Best Budget Mattresses 2026: Top Picks That Won’t Break the Bank

If we’re being completely honest, buying a new mattress can feel like a bit of a minefield. There are loads of options out there, prices can vary wildly, and all you really want is something comfy, supportive, and affordable. The good news? You don’t have to spend a small fortune to get a great night’s kip. 

At Bensons for Beds, we’ve put together our top picks for the best budget mattresses in 2025 – all perfect if you're watching the pennies but still want quality sleep. 

Whether you’re renovating the guest room, upgrading your kid’s bed, or just need a new mattress that won’t leave your back (or bank balance) in pain, we’ve got something for you. 

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Our Best Budget Mattress Picks for 2025 

If 2025 is the year you find yourself needing a new budget-friendly mattress, our roundup boasts something for everyone. Find the right budget mattress for your needs below.  

1. Simply Support Pocket Sprung Mattress 

If you’re looking for a budget mattress that combines balanced comfort with dependable support, the Simply Support Pocket Sprung Mattress could be ideal. This mattress has been considerately designed to meet your sleep needs. Its core is made up of 400 individually wrapped, responsive pocket springs that adapt to your body movement during the night, helping keep you properly supported all night long. 

Price: £219.99 (for a double mattress) 

Guarantee: 5-years 

Why we love it: Tailored support, choose your comfort (medium or firm), and edge-to-edge support. 

What customers think: “Really comfy for an affordable price” 

2. Simply Rolled Foam Mattress 

Combining supportive comfort with modern convenience, the Simply Rolled Foam Mattress has been expertly designed for a restful and refreshing sleep. This mattress embraces innovative EcoAir Foam that is recyclable, provides outstanding support, and helps to reduce humidity and moisture in the sleep space. Whether you’re looking for a budget foam mattress for the kids, the guest bedroom, or the master bedroom, this one could be a good fit. 

Price: £269.99 (for a double mattress) 

Guarantee: 5-years 

Why we love it: convenient and easy delivery as it arrives rolled, easy-care (no mattress flipping required), budget-friendly eco foam mattress. 

What customers think: “It is firm enough for proper back support and allows you to sleep comfortably at night” 

3. Simply Orthopaedic Pocket Sprung Mattress 

Find that perfect balance of comfort and support with our Simply Orthopaedic Pocket Sprung Mattress. This mattress is expertly crafted to help promote restful, healthy sleep. With a team of 600 individually wrapped, responsive pocket springs adapting to your body’s movements during the night, this budget mattress delivers a tailored support that adjusts as you rest. 

Price: £329.99 (for a double mattress) 

Guarantee: 5-years 

Why we love it: Orthopaedic support at a price that won’t break the bank, choose your comfort (firm or extra-firm), hand tufted to keep the layers in place and prevent sagging. 

What customers think: “Very comfortable. Just what I was looking for. Offers great support for my stiff joints” 

4. Jay-Be Dual Support E-Sprung Mattress 

Combining a clever double layer spring support system that has been specifically designed for children’s unique growing needs, the Jay-Be Dual Support E-Sprung Mattress provides comfort and support throughout the night. The mattress features an advanced 3D spacer fabric border and breathable comfort layers to improve airflow and manage moisture, keeping things hygienic. And its open-cell structure further enhances temperature regulation for a cooler, more comfortable sleep. 

Price: £274.99 (for a double mattress) 

Guarantee: 5-years 

Why we love it: Utilises sustainable and hypoallergenic mattress materials to ensure a hygienic sleep with minimal allergens. 

What customers think: “Best night's sleep in a long time” 

5. Slumberland Flip 2 in 1 Mattress 

Our award-winning mattress for teens is also our best budget mattress for kids. As a parent, you want to make sure your children’s beds give them everything their growing bodies need. And the importance of ensuring your little ones get the support they need for a great night’s sleep is paramount during those transitional periods when teens are growing at a rapid rate between the ages of 11 and 19. And so, our innovative team came up with a clever new mattress idea that focuses on adaptable support for the growing needs of teen sleep. The Flip mattress features an innovative new spring system, with variable geometry at either end. On one side of the mattress is a softer response, designed to support the needs of children aged 11 to 14 (or up to 55kg) and on the other side is a firmer, more supportive response. Flip the mattress over as they grow to support their change in needs when they reach 15 years  or a weight of 55kg+. Discover more about our Flip mattress for teens here. 

Price: £399.99 (for a single mattress) 

Guarantee: 8-years 

Why we love it: innovative solution that adapts with your child’s changing needs as they grow, pro-bio treated fabric to help keep allergens at bay, Good Housekeeping Institute award winner 2024. 

What customers think: “Great purchase, happy teenager, happy life” 

Budget mattress buying tips 

Not sure what to look for in a budget mattress? Here’s a quick guide to help you choose: 

• Side sleeper? Go for something with a bit of softness to relieve pressure on shoulders and hips. 

• Back or stomach sleeper? Medium-firm to firm mattresses tend to offer better spinal support. 

• Sharing a bed? Pocket springs or hybrids help reduce that “rolling into the middle” feeling. 

• Hot sleeper? Look for breathable fabrics, cooling layers, pocket springs, or cooling gel tech such as iGel. 

Why shop with Bensons? 

We know mattresses. And we know that every budget (and body) is different. That’s why our team is here to help you find the right fit, without the hard sell. Plus, we offer: 

• 0% finance options 

• 100-night comfort guarantee 

• Expert advice in-store and online 

• Affordable delivery 

Best budget mattresses: final thoughts 

A good mattress doesn’t need to cost the earth – and with the right one, you’ll sleep better, wake up fresher, and maybe even hit snooze a little less. 

Ready to find your perfect budget-friendly mattress? Pop into your local Bensons for Beds, browse our mattresses online, or chat to one of our experts today. 

Here’s to better sleep – without the big spend.