The 8 Best Affordable Mattresses Of 2023 To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck

While many nontoxic mattresses boast a higher price point, this more affordable pick still hits all the sustainability marks for less than $1,500. It's made with completely all-natural materials—organic cotton, organic wool, and Rainforest Alliance–certified Dunlop latex—and doesn't contain any chemical adhesives or chemical fire retardants.

The hybrid model has a base of individually wrapped 8-inch coils layered with 3 inches of premium latex. The combo allows for plenty of airflow, so it stays cool throughout the night, as noted by many reviewers. It also provides much-needed pressure relief to keep your body aligned throughout the night.

Not only does the mattress come with a tremendous lifetime warranty, but your purchase also includes sheets, pillows, and a mattress protector. And, chances are, you won't need the warranty. This mattress is great for pretty much anyone: stomach and side sleepers, couples, people with neck or back pain, and those who simply enjoy the feel of a great pillow-top mattress.

Eco-friendliness rating: 4.5 out of 5 This mattress has a slew of eco-friendly certifications, such as Rainforest Alliance, GREENGUARD Gold, and the Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX. For every purchase, the brand plants 10 trees through trees.org. The only con is that the mattress is wrapped in plastic for delivery.

Our favorite affordable and sustainable crib mattress, this is a great pick for parents who want to feel confident about the materials their child is sleeping on. Sleep soundly knowing your little one won't be exposed to petroleum-based polyurethane foams, chemical adhesives, vinyl waterproofing, polyethylene, or flame-retardant chemicals throughout the night. Instead, this organic mattress uses 100% GOLS organic certified latex and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton.

Supportive yet breathable, the flippable design will last you for years to come, with a firmer side for infants up to 1 year and a slightly plusher side for toddlers up to 4 years.

Eco-friendliness rating: 5 out of 5. Beyond using organic and sustainably-sourced materials, Avocado is a brand that walks the walk. It’s a carbon-negative company, which means the brand voluntarily offsets more than 100% of its emissions, and provides a yearly impact report on sustainability efforts.

If you're looking for a mattress under $500, this is a great option. It's not the most sustainable, being that it's made from memory foam, but it has that sink-in comfort many people prefer. It boasts five layers of support, starting with a slip-resistant base and building up to a breathable cover. In between, you'll find sturdy 5-inch foam serving for the base, dense 2-inch polyfoam for cradling the body, and 3-inch responsive memory for pressure relief.

Although most memory foam gets a bad reputation for overheating, this pick integrates cooling gel to wick away body heat, along with a unique ripple design with air pockets to retain air circulation—so you get great sleep even if you tend to run hot. With no springs, the mattress has virtually no bounce. Instead, its motion-reducing foam allows you to sleep peacefully, even if a partner is moving around. It's a win-win. The brand rates this model's firmness at a 6.5 (medium-firm), with a perfect balance of comfort and support.

To set your Siena mattress up, simply slide it out of the box, unwrap the plastic, and allow the mattress to unroll and expand to its full size on your bed. You'll have 180 nights to decide if this is the right mattress for you.

Eco-friendliness rating: 1 out of 5. The brand's foams are CertiPUR-US certified, but there are no organic or sustainably sourced materials in this bed.

We admit: This hybrid mattress is right at the top of our included budget range. However, the design is simply too good to skip (and an extremely high value for the price). Organic latex foam has many similar benefits to memory foam: it contours to your body's curves to offer optimal comfort and pressure point relief—but it's a much more sustainable material. Individually fabric-encased coils work independently to support your body and increase motion control, so one sleeper's movement won't disrupt another. Additionally, a 3-inch layer of GOLS-certified Dunlop latex provides breathability and comfort. The mattress is topped with a quilted GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool cover, which acts as a natural flame barrier while providing a soft comfort.

The brand offers some of the best Full XL mattresses, perfect for taller sleepers who can't fit the width of a larger bed. This mattress can be used with any traditional foundation and is recommended by the brand for all sleeping positions, including back, side, and stomach. While it's a bit higher priced than other options, every button is hand-tufted, which means no glue or added chemicals.

Your boxed mattress will arrive rolled up and wrapped in plastic. There shouldn't be any off-gassing odor, thanks to the natural latex foam material, and the brand does not use any extra packaging.

Eco-friendliness rating: 4 out of 5. The brand clearly prioritizes sustainable, environmentally-friendly materials, with GOLS-certified organic latex and GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool. While most of the delivery materials are recyclable, the mattress is still wrapped in quite a bit of plastic.

This hybrid mattress opts for quantum coils, which prevent dips or sags. Designed to float independently, these springs also aid in airflow, spinal alignment, and full-body support. More importantly, the mattress balances thicker upcycled steel coils in the center and thinner on the edge to provide edge support for bodies of all sizes. It's available in two different firmness options: Medium, recommended for side sleepers, and Medium-Firm, best for back or stomach sleepers, and heavier people.

When the springs are paired with a layer of 100% natural latex, they create a plush sleeping space with just the right amount of give. Latex is naturally cooling, so hot sleepers will love this option (we've actually selected it as the best cooling innerspring mattress!) The queen size is just under $1,500—an amazing value when you consider the quality, comfort, and support it offers.

The mattress arrives compressed and rolled in a box, and (thanks to the organic latex material) there won't be any off-gassing odors—so you can sleep on it immediately. It will, however, give off a slight latex smell.

Eco-friendliness rating: 4.5 out of 5. Made with no chemicals, polyurethane, or toxins, this mattress is GOLS, GOTS, and OEKO-TEXO Standard 100 certified. The brand designs and handcrafts its mattresses in Los Angeles, California, and partners directly with sustainable farms in Asia to source its materials. Plastic is used for packaging.

Another budget-friendly pick that doesn't skimp on quality or comfort, this mattress is made from copper-infused memory foam and dense poly foam. While these materials aren't the most environmentally-friendly, it's a good pick for people who truly love the hug-like feel of memory foam. We've included it in various mattress roundups in the past, including our picks for the best memory foam mattresses and the best soft mattresses—so you know it's a soft and comfy bed. That said, this mattress is supportive enough to also have been chosen for our favorite mattresses for shoulder pain, and even the best mattresses for people with scoliosis.

Even better, the mattress is flippable, with a firm side (which the brand rates at a 7 out of 10) and a softer side (4 out of 10). Both sides offer the cradling sensation of memory foam, but if you sleep on your back or stomach, the firmer side is recommended.

The mattress is shipped in a box to your door, compressed and rolled up. Once unboxed, you'll want to give it at least a few hours to expand and let out some of the off-gassing smells. From there, you'll have 120 nights to test it, flip it, and determine your preferred side before committing.

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Eco-friendliness rating: 1 out of 5. Layla's foams are CertiPUR-US certified, but there are no organic or sustainably sourced materials in this bed.

Made with Talalay latex—which is temperature-neutral and offers built-in pressure relief—this hybrid mattress is perfect for people who are prone to overheating, as well as those seeking to relieve pain in high-pressure areas, like the back and shoulders. We recommend this mattress for people with low-back pain, who want something supportive and pain-relieving that won't break the bank. It works with any type of bed frame, including box springs, platforms, slatted bases, and adjustable bases.

The environmentally friendly pick boasts recycled steel coils, all individually wrapped and developed to offer varying levels of support based on the amount of pressure placed on it. Not to mention, the plush cotton cover is GOTS-certified, so you can rest easy knowing the organic pick is made by workers who are paid fairly, and it's produced without synthetic pesticides, insecticides, and GMOs. The brand offers traditional king, California king, and split king sizing.

Like all Nolah mattresses, this one arrives compressed and rolled up in a box. It's on the heavier side, so you'll need at least one extra set of hands to help set it up.

Eco-friendliness rating: 4 out of 5. This brand uses high quality, sustainable materials including recycled steel coils, GOTS-certified organic wool, organic cotton, and natural Talalay latex. That said, the mattresses are wrapped in plastic for shipping.

Made with natural, GOTS and GOLS certified latex, organic wool, and organic cotton, the SleepOnLatex PureGreen mattress is the ultimate non-toxic and budget-friendly pick for those seeking a firmer bed (namely, back or stomach sleepers). On the thinner side (8 inches), it has a firm 5-inch base, 2-inch comfort layer, and an organic cotton cover. The result is a firm-yet-plush, pressure-relieving design that won't overheat.

The mattress is shipped from the brand's Chicago warehouse and arrives compressed and rolled up in a box. Plus, the brand recently shifted toward wrapping its beds in paper versus plastic for additional sustainability efforts. Since it's on the thin side, the mattress is not very heavy and should be fairly simple to unbox and set up.

Eco-friendliness rating: 5 out of 5. SleepOnLatex is committed to using non toxic materials, with a stack of reputable certifications, including GOTS, GOLS, OEKO-TEXO, and Greenguard Gold.