Though we want the best quality mattress for our beds and bedrooms, you cannot discount the fact that sometimes, you are on a tight budget and you need to find something that boasts not only great quality but a great price as well. We all know that having the best kind should not really mean that it is pricey or expensive.

The best way to find a cheap mattress online is to arm yourself with information and knowledge so that you know a good deal when you see it. On this website, I will go through the different types of cheap mattress sets, their various sizes, price ranges and how to choose one. I will also give you a number of options for buying a cheap and quality mattress.

1. Innerspring Mattresses - popular and inexpensive

Innerspring mattresses are the most popular type. A cheap double mattress will start at around $300 but if you want a quality mattress then you should expect to pay a minimum of $800 for a cheap innerspring mattress in the queen size. . Pros - Familiarity – most people sleep on an innerspring and are use to the feeling - Good support and a range of firmness levels - A huge range of styles, features and options - Don’t retain body heat as much as other mattress types . Cons - Can transfer motion – only an issue if you sleep with a partner - Prone to sagging in comparison to other mattress types

2. Memory Foam Mattresses - more comfortable but also more expensive

Memory foam mattresses have 1 to 6 inches of viscoelastic foam on top a thick polyurethane base. For a queen-size, you should expect to pay between $800 and $2,000 plus. A smaller, cheap foam mattress should retail for below $500. . Pros - Can be more comfortable than innersprings for some - Durable and isolates movement - Repels dust mites . Cons - Will take awhile to get use to - Can retain body heat - Heavy

3. Latex Foam Mattresses - durable but pricey

Latex foam mattresses have only recently started to gain popularity. A basic model starts at $900 and a quality queen-size will set you back $2,000 plus. . Pros - Doesn’t retain as much body heat as memory foam - More durable than innerspring - Has more spring than memory foam - Repels dust mites . Cons - More expensive than other mattress types - Needs a slatted foundation to avoid mold

4. Air Mattresses - cheap but not so durable

Air mattresses use adjustable cushions filled with air. Prices start at $800 for a proper bed but a portable, cheap twin mattress used for camping can start as low as $60. Generally, you can buy a cheap mattress of decent quality at around the $150 to $200 mark. . Pros - Firmness levels can be adjusted to suit the sleeper - Some models enable different levels of firmness on each side of the bed . Cons - Can feel lumpy - Prone to punctures and losing air