Found: 9 Affordable Mattresses with Top-Rated Reviews

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If you’ve stumbled onto this article, I can only assume it’s because you’ve been scouring the internet looking for a new mattress. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, finding one that doesn’t more or less equal the price of your rent is So? Hard? TBH, sourcing affordable furniture in general is quite the task but your mattress is arguably the most important thing you have in your home. After all, you will be sleeping on it daily and if you’re like me, you might even spend time on your comfy mattress working, while enveloped in the coziest duvet covers. So yeah, calling it a “big deal” is an understatement, but luckily, the best affordable mattresses don’t actually mean skimping out on quality.

Yes, affordable and comfortable are not mutually exclusive terms and can work in tandem to create the best sleeping, lounging, and more experience possible. To help you on your journey to better sleep, we rounded up 9 mattresses under $1,000 that will save you money and improve your sleep. Here are some of our faves:

The best affordable mattresses of 2023:

Comfy, right? Below, find even more of our favorite picks for the best affordable mattresses, and if you’re in need of some more inspo for bed sheets, pillows, and more—Cosmo’s got you covered with those shopping guides, too.

Casper Sleep Element Mattress

This Casper Mattress is the perfect example of how affordable doesn’t necessarily mean low quality. This one will cost ya a cool $505 and has great support and cooling capabilities. The best of both worlds, this mattress has a supportive base foam for a balanced, firm-yet-soft feel.. Additionally, its foam layer is designed to have increased airflow and promote air circulation as you sleep—meaning no more sweaty snoozes.

Queen Size Mattress

If you’re someone who loves a plush feel, we’ve got the perfect find for you. This Novilla mattress is made of a gel memory foam that will send you to and from heaven with every sleep. It's constructed with a four-layer all-foam system that will keep you cool despite conforming to your body for the ultimate plush kind of feel.

Aquarius 10-Inch Memory Foam Mattress

Here at Cosmo, we love a bargain and this mattress is a literal steal. With over 18,000 five-star reviews, this Olee Sleep mattress is one you need to have on your radar if you’re seeking a high-density memory foam mattress.

Queen Mattress

This mattress itself is a dream with its hybrid blend of individually pocketed coils with multiple layers of memory foam for a cushioned slumber. Unlike most mattresses out there, this one offers a dark starry night design that is a sight of its own and will mask any stains.

Signature Hybrid

With this one, the mixture of coils and foam is your friend. Not only do the individually encased coils move to give you targeted support and relief as you sleep, but the foam top is like a cloud of contouring comfort. For an extra customizable experience, shoppers have the option to choose their own firmness level.

Purple Mattress

The Purple mattress is one of the most raved about finds and brands by so many reviewers. Currently, it’s on sale for less than $1,000, and it’s a deal you shop hop on ASAP. There are five 5-layers to this mattress, including an edge support layer, a comfort foam layer, and a base support layer. There’s even a soft, breathable layer on top. But the best part is probably Purple’s Gelflex grid, which is designed to dissipate heat and relieve pressure points. In other words… Byeeee night sweats and back pain!

Layla Memory Foam Mattress

This isn’t your regular memory foam mattress, it’s a copper foam mattress. The copper gel in the foam acts differently than your traditional one as it reacts to increased pressure with a firming response, so it provides support around the areas you need it most. Plus, the copper is especially helpful for hot sleepers as it helps carry heat away from the body faster.

Original Queen Mattress

The votes are in, and 11,000+ shoppers have found this to be the ultimate pick for hot sleepers. While many mentioned they were hesitant to get a memory foam mattress (as foam mattresses tend to retain heat), they reported that it actually exceeded their expectations in keeping them cool. The cooling technology works with heat-conducting graphite and gel foam to wick away heat. Waking up in a pool of sweat is now a thing of the past, you’re welcome.

Nectar Queen Mattress 12 Inch

Side sleepers, you know as well as I do that finding a mattress that doesn’t exacerbate your neck and back pain is the ultimate quest. Luckily, tons of reviewers praised how supportive this mattress was throughout the night. “Excellent mattress for stomach and side sleepers,” wrote one reviewer. “This mattress gives just enough so that my spine has support but my arthritic shoulders can sink into it to their prime comfort level.”

What to consider when shopping for the best mattress for you

Sleep position

Proper spinal alignment is key to a good night’s sleep, so you’ll want a mattress that best supports that for you. And the simplest way to figure out what kind of mattress is best for you is to consider what position you usually sleep in. Are you predominately a side sleeper? Back sleeper? Stomach sleeper? There’s a firmness level for each type of sleeper. Generally, it goes like this: It’s recommended that side sleepers choose mattresses with soft to medium mattresses. For stomach sleepers, a firmer option will be your BFF. Consider yourself a back sleeper? Your sweet spot will be medium firm picks.

Type of mattress

As you know, there are a million (give or take) different types of mattresses to choose from, all of which have their own pros and cons. Here’s a quick overview of the most common types and what each one’s general deal is.

Memory foam: Memory foam mattresses are the best at relieving troublesome pressure points as they’re designed to conform to your body. This is great for side sleepers or anyone with frequent back pain since it puts less stress on your shoulders and hips. Although these typically tend to retain heat, and therefore tend to be an iffy pick for hot sleepers, there are many brands that have cooling options.

Hybrid: Hybrid mattresses are exactly as they sound—a hybrid combination of memory foam and coils. With these, the coils are at the bottom for support, while the foam portion sits on top for that comforting relief. Firmer ones are great for back and stomach sleepers while a softer model works for side sleepers.

Latex: Latex mattresses are firmer than memory foam ones. For these mattresses, the latex is extracted from rubber trees, which gives a bigger boost of bounciness. You can find three different types of latex: Natural, synthetic, and blended foams. These typically have poor temperature regulation and are best for sleepers who frequently move around throughout the night as it moves with you.

Innerspring: Innerspring mattresses are made of steel coils and are on the firmer side. These are best for back and stomach sleepers where a firmer surface helps keep the spine aligned.

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