Mattresses and cars are two things you should never pay sticker price for, because sticker prices are inflated and therefore “deals” are usually the actual retail price. We can’t help you with cars, but we can help with getting a new comfortable bed. We track the prices of all our favorite mattresses so we can let you know when it’s a good time to buy them, and whether it’s cheaper than normal or just at its regular “sale” price. We’ve also included deals on our favorite sheets. All the prices listed here are for queen sizes unless noted.
See all our mattress recommendations in our Best Mattresses, Best Organic Mattresses, and Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers guides. We’ve also compiled our favorite beds you can get directly from Amazon.
Updated May 22, 2024: We’ve added deals on our favorite sheets and Casper discounts.
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Be sure to use code MEMDAY30 at checkout for the full discount. As of this writing, 25 percent off is auto-applied in the cart, but the code gives you another 5 percent. This is our favorite mattress and it’s usually priced at $1,780, so it’s nice to see a discount, even if it’s small. There are multiple firmness levels available to choose from based on your preference and sleeping positions.
Like with the Helix above, enter MEMDAY30 at checkout to get the full 30 percent off. I’m not sure we’ve ever seen a Helix mattress reach full price, but this is a pretty solid discount on a very pricey bed. Whichever firmness level you choose, this mattress comes in two heavy boxes so you’ll need to zip both pieces together to equal one thick bed that stays remarkably cool.
The Leesa Sapira is our runner-up for its soft yet supportive feel and cooling top layer. It might not be as nice as the Helix, but we kept going back to it during testing. This is the sale price we typically see.
Avocado pretty much always has a 10 percent off code on its site, so this is $100 off rather than $300. Still, it’s more than we usually see on our favorite organic mattress. WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson says it was the only mattress he and his wife agreed on, somehow working for her preference for soft mattresses and his preference for firm ones. It’s made from organic latex, organic wool, and organic cotton. According to the company, it contains no polyurethane, fire retardants, memory foam, or chemical adhesives.
The Raymour & Flanigan price is the lowest we’ve tracked on this mattress, but Birch is also offering its lowest price if you prefer to buy directly (though it’s not discounted as much and you need to use the code MEMDAY25). Because it’s medium-firm, it should cater to most sleeping styles. A pillowy Euro top and an extra layer of blended cashmere make it exceptional at temperature regulation. It’s Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified organic and uses natural latex with no polyurethane-based foams.
We’ve recommended Casper for years and the company recently revamped its line of mattresses. This one is soon to be added to our Best Mattresses buying guide. If you sleep hot, it’s a great option thanks to Casper’s cooling Phase Change Material alongside three patented HeatDelete bands that kept our tester sweat-free all night. Lots of beds say they’re cooling; this one delivered. Pocketed coils provide support for hips, waist, and lower back, so back and stomach sleepers should find it particularly pressure relieving.
This is another new bed from Casper we’ve tested and will soon be added to our buying guide. It’s all-foam, so it’s more affordable than hybrid options, but it’s still a great medium-firm bed that cradles your hips. All-foam mattresses often get too hot, but not this one, thanks to the top layer of open-cell foam that Casper calls Breathe Flex Foam. It has better edge support than most foam beds, but it’s still not as good as the hybrids.
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You need to select the ultimate level with a plush pillow top to get the version we tested. This isn’t a huge discount, but it’s one of the rare mattresses that isn’t on a constant “sale.” It’s a classic innerspring, so it won’t come rolled up in a box like foam beds do, but it strikes an excellent balance between soft and supportive.
If you want an organic mattress for your kids, you probably don’t want to drop a thousand dollars or more. If they’re still OK sleeping on a twin-sized bed, we recommend the Kiwi mattress. It occasionally drops to $649, but this is still cheaper than the usual $719 sale price we see. It’s made using certified organic cotton, wool, and latex.
Enter code MEMORIAL at checkout. This is the usual price we see the Bear Elite at, but it does go up to $1,614 and has occasionally reached its full price. It’s a great mattress we recommend most for side sleepers. It’s firmer than most, but it gave the right amount of sag to our tester’s hips and elbows while still supporting them on their side. The quilted pillowtop feels like a luxury you don’t normally see for this price.
We recommend this bed in our Best Mattresses on Amazon guide, but it isn’t currently discounted at the retailer. Still, it’s a bed that oozes luxury for a not-so-luxurious price (in the mattress world anyway). There’s enough support for various sleeping positions and the gel top layer keeps it cool. However, our tester noted that the middle of the bed was slightly elevated than the sides even after the recommended air-out time.
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Zinus is a popular cheap mattress brand and this one has thick, high-density foam for pressure relief. We think it’s best for heavier people. Our tester didn’t sink into this mattress at all, so there was no back support. If you’re buying for a kid or you’re particularly lightweight, maybe consider another option.
Super cheap mattresses aren’t usually the best long-term, unfortunately. But if you’re young with a back that doesn’t hurt yet, or you need to outfit a guest room, you won’t need to spend a fortune. The Best Price Mattress is very soft and we slept comfortably on it. We were also impressed by its 10-year warranty and that the foam is CertiPUR-US certified, so it’s made without formaldehyde or flame retardants. The price varies, but it hovers around $219 on Amazon.
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For even more recommendations, read our Best Sheets guide.
These are our favorite organic sheets. They’re soft but not overly silky and made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. They stay cool if you need a summer sheet or sleep hot all the time. We like more Brooklinen sheets too if you prefer linen, sateen, or cashmere.
Enter code MDW24 at checkout to get this discount on our favorite flannel sheets. There are a few final sale colors available too that get an additional discount if they’re available in the size you need. These were cozy and warm in the winter and softened with every wash.
These have dropped in price since we first tried them, which is a nice surprise. They’re soft and feel fantastic to sleep on. It’s flannel, so it’s still going to be warm, but they’re lighter than the Company Store set.
I love my Buffy sheets. They’re made from eucalyptus Tencel lyocell, and the result is light and airy, but still somehow warm and cozy without getting you sweaty. They’re also available in 34 colors, though many are out of stock in smaller sizes.
Enter code MDW20 to apply this discount. Riley’s percale sheets are pricier than our favorite from Target, but they’re a bit softer. Percale is good if you tend to sleep hot because they’re cool and crispy.
Use code SHEETS to get this discount. Our favorite sateen sheets are affordable already, typically at $90, and they’re discounted frequently. They’re soft, cool, and silky, and WIRED writer Nena Farrell said she can barely tell the difference between these and Brooklinen’s much more expensive sateen sheets.
Cozy Earth sheets are very pricey even with this discount, but if you can splurge, they’re insanely soft to sleep on. While they’re cold to the touch, they warm up after you’ve been lying in bed a bit, but in a good way, as if they’ve melted around you.
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