Best Mattress Under $1000

Lying down on the Zoma Start, the first thing you’ll notice is that it is highly responsive for an all-foam mattress. This is all thanks to the layer of bouncy Reactiv™ transition foam that springs back as soon as you move and offers dynamic support.

This medium mattress also offers tons of versatility for all kinds of sleepers. It is on the more supportive end of a medium feel. So it can accommodate some back sleepers and virtually all combo sleepers at once. This is perfect for combo sleepers who tend to favor their backs. It also is a good fit for those who suffer from back pain.

Some of the thousands surveyed on the Zoma Start had this to say:

Parth P: It is a phenomenal mattress especially for the price!

Billy K: Kind of firm waking up with shoulder pain occasionally

Xiao C: It’s of good quality overall. Came with proper packaging and easy to set up. It was a bit too soft for my back the first night, but after that I experience no back pain sleeping on it.

The Zoma Start starts off with a cooling, ventilated cover that breathes all night to wick away heat and sweat. This cover works with the gel memory foam comfort layer to ensure your sleep surface stays cool all night. The gel memory foam also offers a high degree of compression and pressure relief to ensure you get the contouring you need.

Underneath the comfort layer, you’ll find a bouncy transition layer made of Reactiv™ foam. This layer offers buoyancy and dynamic support. It also springs back as soon as you move to ensure that the sleep surface does not have issues with body impressions or slow response time.

Finally, a layer of highly durable base foam ensures there is no sinkage in this mattress. It keeps you lifted onto the sleep surface and provides total spinal alignment. Best of all, this base foam layer increases the durability of the entire mattress.

You can expect it to fight sagging and soft spot development for at least 10 years. That means it will last just as long as many more expensive mattresses.

The AS3 swaps some of the petroleum products found in memory foam for plant oils. This creates Bio-Pur® foam. Bio-Pur® foam fixes a lot of the issues inherent in traditional memory foam. It’s more breathable than traditional foam, so it’s cooler. It’s more responsive, so it springs back into place as soon as you move.

Best of all, it contains far fewer Volatile Organic Compounds, meaning you won’t have to worry as much about off-gassing or impacts on your indoor air quality.

For the price, people love this mattress:

DBruce: The AS3 is as advertised- good total support with a bit of cushioning. I have had 3 operations on back, hip and neck and sleep comfortably on it. A quality product at a very good price.

None: Had many over 48yrs married. As always read tons of reviews and recommendations from family and friends. This one, looked at at least 6 other brands, (there’s a lot) 😁. Majority of reviews were positive. Found the price to be very good. Always leery but felt the return policy was going to be met if necessary. It’s been a year, so love it, don’t want to get out of bed! 

Jeff: I love the AS3 Hybrid; it sleeps cooler than any memory foam product I’ve ever had. Lux! Sidenote: skip pillows. They cannot be returned and low loft pillow is too low for me. Have asked if I could buy a midloft at the same discounted promo price, but no one from Amerisleep will respond to that request.

The AS3 starts off with a comfort layer of Bio-Pur® foam. This is the layer that keeps air flowing around your body and cradles your pressure points for ultimate relief. It’s also the layer that bounces back underneath you when you change position.

Next up, the HIVE® zoned pressure relief system is arranged into five different zones to offer the perfect balance of pressure relief and support for each area of your body. This helps keep your spine aligned and your back and pressure points pain-free.

Finally, the Bio-Core® foam support core helps ensure your body is lifted onto the sleep surface. This ultra-dense foam core also means the AS3 is a highly durable mattress, especially for one under $1,000 for a queen. Expect it to last at least two decades.

All this durable comfort is wrapped in Amerisleep’s amazing Refresh Cover. This mattress cover activates on contact with your body heat to convert it into far infrared energy. This not only helps keep you cool while you sleep. Exposure to far infrared energy is thought to have health benefits like increased blood circulation and better sleep quality.

The Zoma Hybrid has a medium to medium-soft feel, but customers note how the bed doesn’t cause any painful sinkage. Many have praised the mattress for how quickly it helped them sleep better, making their mornings far more pleasant with how restored they felt after a full night’s rest.

People who bought the Zoma Hybrid love it! Here are some of their reviews:

Kyle S: The quality is very good, and for the price I’d say we got exactly the mattress we wanted. I would Definitely buy again. Delivery was fast, it fits our bedframe and room perfectly, and the comfort is outstanding. We’re very happy.

Hsiao W: The Zoma mattress inflated quickly, it took no more than 3 hours; VOC off gassing lasted until the 3rd or 4th day. The mattress turned out to be a great guy: firm, nontoxic and comfortable at a decent price.

Kate: My husband has brain cancer and this will act like a super cozy and much less costly in the long run than a rented hospital bed. Storm handled this all in such a professional manner. Without hesitation I recommend Zoma to anyone who’s in the market for a new sleep system. 

Four layers make up the Zoma Hybrid, all encased in a breathable Aircloth cover.

The first layer is a gel memory foam top that’s 2 inches thick designed to increase the bed’s contouring and breathability. We discussed the benefits of gel memory foam already, but a brief reminder that it stays cools

Underneath the gel memory foam is 2 inches of responsive Reactiv™.  Reactiv™ limits sinkage, preventing spinal misalignment.

Seven inches of pocketed coils support you and the mattress, forming the bed’s third layer. The coils are wrapped in fabric for more motion isolation without compromising the bed’s bounce. As a bonus, the wrappings also prevent you from hearing any squeaks and creaks when the coils move.

The bottom layer is an inch of stiff foam that helps maintain the bed’s structure, creating a mattress that won’t sag.

While it’s an inexpensive mattress, the Vaya Mattress offers a near-universally comfortable surface. The top layer cushions the shoulders and hips of side sleepers, while remaining responsive enough to buoy the torsos of back and stomach sleepers. Sleepers can expect to wake up refreshed after a night on the Vaya Mattress.

Vaya customers love this mattress for the price. Here is what some had to say:

Tia W: I have some back problems, and this mattress is very supportive on my low back and hips. It’s firm, but doesn’t result in stiffness. I would recommend Vaya to anyone, especially considering the price! We are very happy with our purchase.

Nathan L: I was concerned reading reviews stating that this mattress wasn’t good for side sleepers or heavy people (I weigh something like 260), both categories I believe I fall in, but the cost compared to other similar mattresses it was worth trying. I am happy to report that there is plenty of support in this mattress.

Maxine W: It was frustrating not knowing when it was going to arrive but honestly the price, quality, and apologetic (if uninformed) customer service people mostly makes up for it. Whenever I want to upgrade from a full to a queen/king I’ll still buy from Vaya- just very very early next time.

This 12-inch mattress has a simple two-layer design suitable for all sleepers. The mattress’s cover is a blend of polyester, rayon, and spandex.

The comfort layer is 3 inches of Vaya Comfort Foam. This responsive material is less dense than memory foam and contours to the body for pressure relief.

The base layer is 9 inches of dense foam that resists premature sagging. The foam evenly distributes your weight across the mattress.

All foams inside the Vaya Mattress are CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning the foam is free of potentially harmful materials like chemical flame retardants and contains only trace amounts of VOCs.

While the original Nolah mattress has a slim and relatively simple design, it delivers significant amounts of comfort. Consumer reviewers have called the mattress “cloud-like” and noted how it with it, they “slept like a baby.”

Looking at reviews of the Nolah, customers love it:

Natalie L: I love my Nolah mattress, and I’ve bought a lot of mattresses in the past. I was hesitant to buy a foam-mattress – I thought they would be squishy and uncomfortable. I took a chance with this one because of price and ease of having it delivered. It was nice not to have to go into a mattress store with a high pressure sales person.

Hannah D: Comfy, cool, cost-effective. I looked at so many mattresses before buying this one. I’m pretty small and run hot in bed so wanted a mattress that kept me cool and gave me enough support. This one was highly recommended online and wasn’t too expensive. Shipping was prompt, and I got free pillows.

James D: My daughter has back issues going from a standard bed to this has made a world of difference. For the price this beats the other big brands.

The Nolah Original 10 mattress features a breathable, viscose cover. It’s designed so sleepers won’t wear it down over time, which is more common among combination sleepers because of their constant movements.

The top memory foam layer is a 2-inch proprietary AirFoam™, which effectively relieves pressure point areas better than traditional memory foam.

A 1-inch high-resilience transitional foam is designed specifically to imitate latex— pressure relief with a responsive bounce, making movement easier at night. Below is a 7-inch high-density support layer to prevent the mattress from moving or losing its original shape.

This mattress features multiple cooling technologies to make it both breathable and thermoconductive. So the first thing you’ll notice when lying down on it is its amazing cool-touch feel. This cool feel won’t dissipate as the night wears on, so you won’t have to worry about overheating while you sleep.

You’ll also notice the responsiveness of the Classic. This is thanks to its aerated latex foam comfort layer. Latex is extremely springy, so it bounces back underneath your body as soon as you move. That’s perfect for active sleepers who like to toss and turn.

As with many other value mattresses, the GhostBed gets raving reviews:

Joshua H: Perfect level of firmness and comfort. A little less cooling than preferred, but still much better than other all foam mattress brands I’ve tried. Overall very satisfied with the price andcomfort level.

Shawn M: About 30 days in and so far I really like our ghost bed. I needed a firm mattress, but didn’t want it to be rock hard. We topped ours with a thinner, good quality pillow top cover, and the combination is great! We also love that it’s made in the USA.

Paige W: Amazing Quality For The Price ! When I decided to upgrade to a King mattress, I did a TON or research on the best mattress companies. My biggest concerns were fiberglass, longevity, and warranty. The communication was phenomenal and the shipping was so fast! The mattress is a true medium-firm mattress.

The first layer of the GhostBed Classic is its plush cover. The smooth and soft cover offers a smooth and breathable feel for maximum comfort.

The aerated latex comfort layer comes next. This non-allergenic latex features tiny holes throughout its surface to ensure warm air travels out and cool air travels in throughout the night. So you never have to worry about waking up in a sweat.

Next, a gel memory foam transition layer helps provide even more contouring than the latex foam alone. It also offers a buffer between your body and the high-density support foam below. The gel memory foam is thermoconductive, so it helps draw heat away from your body to ensure ideal temperature regulation throughout the mattress.

Finally, the high-density support foam offers lots of lift and support. It will fight sinkage to keep you lifted onto the sleep surface without sacrificing contouring or pressure relief. It also offers incredible durability, which is why the Classic comes with a 20-year warranty.

Lying down on this mattress feels different depending on which side it’s on. The soft side has lots of contouring and pressure relief. That makes it perfect for side sleepers and petite sleepers. Meanwhile, the firm mattress side has lots of support and lift, making it excellent for stomach sleepers and heavier sleepers.

Another great feature of this mattress is its copper infused memory foam. You may not notice them right away, but allergy sufferers who sleep on this mattress will eventually notice it doesn’t trigger their symptoms. This is because copper infusions fight a huge range of microbes, like dust mites, mold, and bacteria.

While most people love their Layla, many customers did report some concerns, even though they were overall happy:

Steffanie G: Bed doesn’t feel like memory foam but is nice. We’ve only tried the soft side so far. Doesn’t seem like it will hold up long.

Daniel J: While definitely better than many of the cheaper options from stores it isn’t quite as soft on the soft side as expected. 

Julian D: An excellent memory foam mattress at the right price, and made in the USA!

The Layla starts off with its zippered cooling cover. This cover not only activates to keep you cool as soon as you lie down. It’s also zippered for easy removal. So you can just pull it off and toss it in the wash to remove things like dust and pollen.

With the soft side up, a layer of plush copper-gel memory foam comes next. This copper-infused foam offers rapid cooling and body heat diffusion. Plus, it fights all those allergy-causing microbes we talked about above.

Next comes the max airflow support foam with deep channels for ultimate cooling. Then, you’ll find the support core foam below. This foam minimizes bounce in the bed and isolates motion. That means this is a fantastic mattress for those who don’t like a bed that bounces.

Finally, another layer of copper-gel foam makes up the cooling, antimicrobial comfort layer of the firm side of the mattress.

You will notice how adaptable this mattress is the second you lie down on it. The premium coils can contour all the way to the bottom of the mattress. So you get customized pressure relief and support to keep your spine aligned.

Depending on the firmness you choose, you’ll get a lot of pressure relief, a ton of support, or a mix of both. Just keep your sleep style in mind when deciding which firmness level to select.

Reviews for the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid are mixed, but most are satisfied. Here is what some had to say:

Tabitha S: The bed is now hurting my back At night and it’s hard to get comfortable. I work and go to school so I’m not laying it in all day but I feel where there’s a dip in the bed. For the price I wouldn’t expect the bed to already start wearing down like this.

Eric W: Shipped, opened, expanded, degassed quickly. Huge upgrade over our old bed and has a great deal of springy bounce and support. Wish it was a bit plusher on top, but overall satisfied for the price.

Shaun S: Pretty good mattress for the price. Firm but not too firm and it’s way better than having too soft of a matress because you can always add a memory foam layer on top of a firm mattress.

The premium quilted top starts this mattress off right. It resists body impressions and offers optimal breathability to keep you cool while you sleep. Under the quilted top sits the premium TitanFlexTM comfort layer. This layer helps relieve pressure and keep you comfortable all night.

Depending on which firmness level you select, you will either get a one-inch transition layer of VariFlexTM transition foam (soft and medium) to keep you cushioned or a two-inch layer (firm) for more lift and support.

All the firmness level options of the Signature feature Brooklyn Bedding’s proprietary Ascension® pocketed coil system. These individually wrapped coils can all move independently of one another. This makes them easily able to follow the curve of your body to offer customized support all the way through the mattress.

The mattress is medium-firm, suiting back sleepers and some stomach sleepers; however, side sleepers may want a softer mattress. Regardless of if you stomach or back sleep, loads of customers mention how the Bear Mattess makes their back pain more bearable.

As with many people seeking value, purchasers who bought this mattress have great things to say. Here are some of their reviews:

Katrina S: For about a month, I would wake up with lower back pain after sleeping on the Bear mattress and I was afraid I would have had to return it and start all over again with finding the right one for my needs, including one with overall value and also ease in installing.

Stephanie V: I absolutely love this mattress! It is so incredibly comfortable and supportive. I was a little skeptical about the quality of the mattress since it has a very competitive price (I always thought I was going to have to spend thousands of dollars on a high quality mattress) but I am SO happy with my decision.

Charles R: Comfortable and worth the price. This was my first “expensive” mattress purchase. I’ve been on a very comfortable, though cheap, memory foam mattress for the last 5 years.

A Bear Mattress is 10 inches thick with three layers of foam. The first layer is 2 inches of graphite and gel-infused memory foam, providing a cool and conforming cushion for pressure relief.

Next is 2 inches of responsive transition foam, followed by 6 inches of high-density support foam in the mattress’s base. The Bear Mattress has good edge support, which can help sleepers with chronic pain issues or heavyset sleepers move out of bed in the morning.

A cover fabric of Celliant® absorbs body heat and transforms it into infrared energy. This infrared energy can then penetrate the body and promote deeper recovery while a person rests.

The Original Mattress has a medium-firm feel, perfect for back sleepers. Despite being on the firmer end of the mattress firmness scale, customers still say the bed is comfortable and feels like a hug to sleep on.

Only a few customers mentioned the price as a factor in buying this mattress. However, those who did had great things to say about their choice:

K0224: Excellent for price! More form than expected

DAJ: Worth the price! Very comfortable I have two – king and queen. Both are great!

Mom To Teens: Cozy and good price. Perfect in my teenage daughter’s room. Comfortable and cozy. Fast shipping. Great service!

A T&N Original Mattress has two layers, a top layer of 3 inches of Adaptive® foam and 7 inches of support foam underneath. A non-removable cover encases the mattress.

Tuft & Needle created and improved its Adaptive® foam in their mattresses by listening to customer feedback and opinions. They added graphite and ceramic gels to the mattress to absorb and wick away heat and moisture.