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Is it possible to get a good mattress without spending much money? The answer is that it depends. Follow along as we review the choices you have for the best cheap mattress Canada!
What is a cheap mattress? Cheap can mean different things to people with different budgets, but typically, those searching for an affordable mattress are on a limited budget.
That could be students or people who are on strict budgets while they save up for a house. Or, it could be a retiree who is trying to stretch their pension plan. It might even be a middle-upper-class family looking for mattresses for multiple children, or for a guest bedroom that is rarely used.
No matter the reason for looking for an affordable mattress, here’s how we narrowed down all the options for a cheap mattress in Canada.
How We Picked the Best Cheap Mattress
To start with, we actually used our own Mattress Comparison Chart that has over 500 mattresses in Canada, and narrowed down the mattresses by size. We decided to compare all of the cheap mattresses in the twin size, partly because students and children typically use that size.
And even if you’re searching for a cheap queen mattress for your guest room, we’ve never run into a company that charges more for their twin size than their queen size. So it’s safe that when comparing based on cost it doesn’t really matter the size you need, the companies and mattresses will still end up in the same order.
We also wanted a mattress with a reasonable return policy, and we wanted to stay away from harmful chemicals and fiberglass. Luckily, in Canada, we have more options for fiberglass free cheap mattresses because our fire-certification tests are different than in the USA.
Best Cheap Mattress Made in Canada
Don’t expect luxury comfort at this price point, but for the cost, and delivered to your door, this is a great choice for the best cheap mattress. In fact, it’s good enough we listed it on our page about the best foam mattresses as the cheapest mattress in Canada.
Cherry Budget Mattress
GoodMorning.com is a Canadian company that makes their mattress in Canada. The Cherry mattress line is the cheapest mattress the company makes. Even still, it comes with some impressive benefits.
There are 2 layers of CertiPUR-US foam in the Cherry mattress and no harmful fire retardant chemicals or fiberglass mattress sock! There is a 4 inch layer of stable support foam that helps lessen movements should you be sharing the mattress with anyone. On top of that base layer is 2 inches of gel-infused open-cell foam that helps dissipate body heat, and cradles your body and cushions pressure points.
Plus you have 120 nights to make sure it's the best mattress for you.
The Cherry Budget Mattress is made in Canada, and starts at only $229.00 for a Twin size. This 6" thick mattress is rated as 'Medium Firm'. GoodMorning.com offers a 120 Night Trial trial period and a 15 year warranty.
Materials Used: cooling gel
Certifications: Certi-Pur US
Other: Fiberglass free details
Juno Mattress
Although it's twice as expensive as the Cherry mattress, the Juno is made by the same GoodMorning.com company. It's thicker and more comfortable than the cheaper Cherry mattress.
This isn't a really cheap mattress, but it has 8 inches of full body support and cooling gel foam. It also has a knit cover that can be removed and washed. Everything about this mattress is a little bit better than the Cherry, so if your budget allows, it's worth considering this cheap-ish mattress!
The Juno Mattress is made in Canada, and starts at only $478 for a Twin size. This 8" thick mattress is rated as 'Medium Firm'. GoodMorning.com offers a 120 Night Trial trial period and a 15 year warranty.
Materials Used: cooling gel, viscose
Certifications: Certi-Pur US
Other: Fiberglass free details
Cheapest Organic Latex Mattress
Dream Green Organic Latex Mattress
If you're looking for an organic cheap mattress, or a cheap latex mattress, this is both! It is also the only mattress on our list of cheap mattresses that comes in 4 different firmness options - soft, medium, medium firm, and firm.
The Dream Green Organic Latex Mattress is made in Canada, and starts at only $699.00 for a Twin size. This 6" thick mattress is rated as 'Soft'. Naturelle offers a 90 day trial trial period and a 25 year warranty.
Materials Used: natural latex, organic latex, removable cover
Certifications: GOLS, GOTS, OEKO-Tex 100, Certified Organic Cotton
Other: Fiberglass free details
Another Option for the Best Cheap Mattress Canada
If you don’t need a cheap mattress that was made in Canada, there are some cheap mattresses made in the USA or Europe with clean materials and legitimate sleep trial periods.
Sleepenvie Rogan
For a little bit more, if you need a firmer feeling mattress (specifically if you're a back sleeper), the Rogan mattress is a good choice. It's 8 inches thick, and it's not just an oversees company. They're in California, and they offer a generous 150 night trial period. There is, however, a fiberglass mattress sock since these cheap mattresses are made for the USA market.
The Sleepenvie Rogan is made in Europe and Asia, and starts at only $299.00 for a Twin size. This 8" thick mattress is rated as 'Firm'. Sleepenvie offers a 100 Night Trial trial period and a 10 year warranty.
Materials Used: memory foam, cooling gel, rayon
Certifications: OEKO-Tex 100, Certi-Pur US
Made Overseas Cheap Mattresses on Amazon
If you need a cheap mattress in Canada, these are an option – just not the best option.
Amazon is full of copycat companies that make mattresses overseas. And they’re cheap! Starting at $200 CDN, shipped to your door, for a twin size mattress. Some people find these to be fairly comfortable, other complain that they don’t last long and have to make warranty claims.
Another problem with these Amazon mattress companies is that they typically have a very short trial period (or none at all).
All in all, these are really the cheapest mattresses in Canada, but you do get what you pay for. These companies aren’t very clear about the materials used in the mattresses, and while we’ve tried to dig for info, only some of the companies admit to using a fiberglass fire sock to keep the cost of their cheap mattresses down. Here are 3 cheap mattresses on Amazon that we were able to get details on.
Tuft & Needle Nod
Tuft & Needle makes a great mattress for a little bit more than the Juno. It's also made in Canada, and they say that it sleeps cooler than memory foam, it's more supportive than memory foam, and it's more responsive than latex.
The Tuft & Needle Nod is made in Canada, and starts at only $549.99 for a Twin size. This 8" thick mattress is rated as 'Medium'. Tuft & Needle offers a 100 Night Trial trial period and a 10 year warranty.
Materials Used: breathable foam, quilted cover
Certifications: Certi-Pur US, GREENGUARD Gold
Other: Contains fiberglass details
Molblly Gel Foam Mattress
This mattress is actually CertiPUR-US certified for it's foam contents, but they have a fiberglass inner cover over the foam to meet fire regulations. They do offer a 30 night trial - which is higher than most others on Amazon.
The Molblly Gel Foam Mattress is made in China, and starts at only $169.99 for a Twin size. This 8" thick mattress is rated as 'Medium Soft'. Molblly offers a 30 Night Trial trial period and a 10 year warranty.
Materials Used: memory foam, cooling gel, removable cover
Certifications: OEKO-Tex 100, Certi-Pur US
Other: Contains fiberglass details
Zinus Green Tea Gel Memory Foam
Very similar to the cheap mattress from Molblly, this is one from Zinus. It has green tea extract in it for anti-bacterial purposes and also to help the sleeper stay cool.
There's no doubt that the Zinus mattresses are popular - they have started showing up in physical stores in Canada, and they are the top sellers on Amazon. But they have the same fiberglass inner cover as the Molblly mattress above.
The Zinus Green Tea Gel Memory Foam is made in China, and starts at only $269.40 for a Twin size. This 12" thick mattress is rated as 'Medium'. Zinus offers a 10 year warranty.
Materials Used: memory foam, cooling gel, green tea extract, activated charcoal
Certifications: Certi-Pur US
Other: Contains fiberglass details
What to look for when choosing a cheap mattress in Canada
There are so many different choices for online mattresses that making a decision can be difficult. Plus, if you’re trying to save money and get a cheap mattress you won’t be getting all the bells and whistles. However, there are still a bunch of affordable mattresses that can give you a comfortable sleep on a budget.
When choosing a mattress in any price point, you need to know what type of mattress you want. You’ll want to consider your sleeping position, your body type, and that of anyone else you might be sharing the bed with regularly.
There are many different types of mattress, but we can group them into a few main categories because even though companies like to use new, fancy buzzwords, they are just new names for the same old mattress types.
- Memory Foam – memory foam is called this because it keeps a short-term memory of the shape of your body, so it really contours nicely. This is great if you like to feel that sinking-in feeling while you’re sleeping, but it can make it harder to get up and out of bed as you’re sort of sunk down in a hole.
Also, being more cradled by the memory foam leads to sleeping hotter. Many mattress companies have come up with cooling gels and other things to help minimize the heat. - All foam mattresses
- Latex mattresses
- Hybrid mattresses
- Innerspring mattresses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to buy a mattress online in Canada?
Online mattress companies in Canada sell direct to the customer, so there's no overhead of showrooms and salespeople. The savings can then be passed on to the customer, making an online mattress cheaper than in store. The only time there's an exception to this is if a big-box store has a crazy sale (think Costco having a sale on their mattresses in a box)
Will a cheap mattress need to be replaced sooner?
This used to be the case, but no more! Online mattress companies are offering 10, 15, and even 20 year warranties on their mattresses - and they wouldn't still be in business if their mattresses didn't last.
Is shipping expensive when I buy a mattress online?
These online mattress companies know that a high shipping cost can be a turnoff, and so almost all of them include free shipping that gets their mattress right to your front door in a matter of days.