The 12 best affordable mattress deals in today's 4th of July sales — it's your last chance to sleep better for less with beds from just $82

The best mattress in a box we've tested, the DreamCloud is our top choice for sheer value for money. For just $699 for a queen in the DreamCloud mattress sale, you get a supportive, cushioning mattress that is ideal for side sleepers and couples. You also get top-notch benefits with a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty.

Our DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½

EGOHOME's 12" Memory Foam Mattress has a medium-firm feel and thick cushioning that's ideal for side sleepers. You have two shopping choices here: go to EGOHOME, where a queen is $341.10 with code SLEEP4th (was $559) and you get a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty. Or, if you're confident you'll like this bed, go to Amazon where a queen is just $311 but you won't get a trial.

Our EGOHOME Black Memory Foam Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★★ (100+ reviews)

If you're on a tight budget, the Siena Signature is the best cheap mattress we've tested and its only $294 for a queen. It has a firmer feel that will best suit back and stomach sleepers and the support is excellent all across the mattress. And if you're sending the kids off to college, a twin XL is just $219.

Our Siena Signature Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (3,500+ reviews)

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress delivers body-hugging pressure relief that's cozy and comfortable for side sleepers at just $999 for a queen in the Nectar mattress sale. And on the 365-night trial and lifetime warranty and it rocketed to the top of our best memory foam mattress guide.

Our Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress: ★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (9,900+ reviews)

Lucid is a popular budget mattress brand with a tendency to sell out when a sale hits — so don't let these deal get away. You need to add the mattress to your cart before you see the discounts but with a queen now from just $225 in a medium feel (was $299.99), it's worth the extra step. And the twin XL starts at just $180, if you're looking for a mattress for a dorm room.

User score: ★★★★★ (180+ reviews)

Birch makes some of the best organic mattress we've tested and it's moving into the world of budget-friendly beds with the launch of the Birch Essential. With a queen just $799 (was $998.75), it's a cheaper way to get a bed with eco-credentials. We hope it has the same quality build and bouncy support of its pricier upgrade, the Birch Natural mattress (both come with a 120-night trial and forever warranty).

Struggling with the summer heat? The CopperFlex Pro Hybrid is one of the best cooling mattresses we've tested and it's only $932 for a queen in Brooklyn Bedding's 4th of July mattress sale (down from $1,332.) We loved this mattress for its luxury hotel mattress finish and cool-to-the-touch design.

Our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (700+ reviews)

Latex mattresses used to be the realm of premium beds but with the likes of Awara and the Birch Essential (above), that's changing. Awara's entry level bed features 2" of latex foam to create responsive support and at $799 for a queen it's certainly in competition for the cheapest latex bed available. A 365-night trial and lifetime warranty is included.

User score: ★★★★½ (1,900+ reviews)

An all-foam mattress with a cooler touch, the Cocoon by Sealy Chill is for those who like a bed with ample contouring but hate overheating. There's two deals to choose from. For savers, use code COCOON35 to take 35% off and reduce a queen to $597. Alternatively, if you need a full bed upgrade, ditch the code and claim a free bedding bundle for Sealy worth $179. Whichever way you go, it comes with a 100-night trial and 10-year warranty.

Our Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress review:
User score: ★★★★ (8,700+ reviews)

The best firm mattress we've tested, as well as the firmest, the Plank is a double sided all-foam bed that holds your body lifted from head-to-toe. That's great for reducing strain on the spine but side sleepers will crave more cushioning. The current 30% off deal is Plank's best and it brings a queen to just $932 (was $1,332) — more proof the affordable mattress market is expanding to contain specialist beds. Plank offers a 120-night trial and lifetime warranty.

Our Plank Firm mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (4,100+ reviews)

Casper's most affordable mattress, the Casper One is an all-foam bed with a firmer feel that our tester loved for back sleeping and impressive motion isolation that will suit couples. This sale is fairly standard from Casper but a queen for just $899 (was $1,149) is a good deal and it comes with a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty.

Our Casper One Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (17,800+ reviews)

Zinus mattresses are known for their low-cost beds and in Walmart's clearance sale you can pick up a king sized Zinus mattress for under $150 ($it's $149, to be precise). Expect body-hugging foams but limited durability, which makes it best suited to a guest bed or a dorm room. A queen is only $118 and sizes are selling out, so shop now. A 10-year warranty is included.

User score: ★★★★½ (90+ reviews)

The Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper is the best mattress topper we've tested and it gives you a touch of Tempur-Pedic's luxury comfort on a lower budget. It's 30% off in this month's Tempur-Pedic mattress sale, and a queen is now only $249 (was $349) — that's over $1,000 cheaper than a Tempur-Pedic mattress. There's no trial but you do get a 10-year warranty.

Our Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper review score: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (4100+ reviews)

Our Molecule CopperWell Mattress Topper review team found this foam topper delivers exceptional cooling, making it a top choice for those struggling to sleep in the heatwaves. Use code JULY4 to save and reduce a queen from $249 to $175.

Our Molecule CopperWell Mattress Topper review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★ (25 reviews)

For a quick freshen up of an old bed or as an added layer of plushness on your too-firm mattress, try this all-foam option from Lucid. At just $89.99 for a queen in the limited time sale (was $99.99), it's a fraction of the price of an equivalent mattress. We like the 3" model for cushioning without the sag but there are 2" and 4" toppers available as well.

User score: ★★★★½ (103,700+ reviews)