7 Best Cheap Mattresses (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Courtesy: Wayfair Others We Tested Wayfair Sleep 8-Inch Medium Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress for $122: This super cheap cooling mattress consists of 8 inches of regular memory foam with a layer of cooling gel, charcoal, and green tea-infused memory foam (to aid with freshness and odor absorption), followed by a soft comfort foam on a durable high-density foam base to help with all-around pressure relief. The top layer has a breathable, woven jacquard design that helps keep the sleeper cool and has a tight enough foam top to help with reducing motion transfer. The mattress ships right to your door, is compatible with an adjustable base, has a 100-night trial, and a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. Wayfair Sleep 13.5-Inch Medium Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress for $280: This 13.5-inch cooling gel memory foam mattress is listed as medium-firm, but is by far the most plush mattress I’ve ever slept on. The top layer is 2 inches of gel-infused memory foam, followed by 4.5 inches of co ... Read full article.