These Are the 8 Most Affordable Non-Toxic Mattresses

Sometimes you can find natural, non-toxic, and organic products at the same price as their more “conventional” alternatives. White other times, buying organic is more expensive. It usually just depends on the product category.

Mattresses are one of those categories where you’re just not going to be able to get a cheap mattress that’s truly non-toxic. I have yet to find one that’s under $500 (for a queen).

But don’t fret just yet; there is good news, too. Organic mattresses are becoming more affordable, while at the same time conventional mattresses have become slightly less toxic in recent years.

So in this article, I’m not only going to tell you where to buy the most affordable non-toxic mattresses, but I’ll also give you some tips on how you might be able to make mattress shopping a bit cheaper and less financially stressful.

By the way, here is my comprehensive guide to non-toxic mattresses, which you might also find helpful! And I’ve got you covered for the best non-toxic kids’ mattresses as well.

This article contains affiliate links which means we may earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Pricing was accurate at the time of publication, but be aware that it may have changed since then. Be sure to check!

Featured Image Credit: My Green Mattress

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How Much Should a Mattress REALLY Cost?

It’s a great question! In general:

• the average price for a budget mattress is $600
• the average for a mid-range mattress is $1,000
• and the average for a luxury mattress is $1,800

(These prices are for queen-sized conventional mattresses.)

When it comes to mid-range and luxury mattresses, the good news is that there are several non-toxic mattresses that can compete with conventional ones when it comes to price.

For example, the Organic Kiwi Mattress from My Green Mattress (featured below) costs $1,249 for a queen (before discounts). By comparison, the Casper Original comes in at $1,295 and the Purple Original is $1,499.

So if you’re shopping at the mid-range to luxury level, you can actually get a fully organic mattress for cheaper than a conventional one! (So why wouldn’t you?)

How to Choose the Best Mattress for You

There are a lot of things that go into mattress shopping, and budget is just one of them. You’ll also want to consider things like:

• sleeping position
• firmness level
• and whether you prefer a foam, spring, or hybrid mattress

Our comprehensive buying guide for non-toxic mattresses goes through all of these different things. I encourage you to check it out at some point during your mattress shopping process.

When it comes specifically to finding a non-toxic mattress that’s within your budget, here are 5 tips that might help make things more affordable:

1. Know Your Priorities

When living a 100% non-toxic lifestyle is impossible and unrealistic, it’s important for each of us to decide what we will and what we will not sacrifice. This goes for mattresses as well as other consumer products, water filtration, etc.

If you have a tight budget for a new mattress, you can be intentional about making the best choice you can (even if it’s not the perfect one).

For example, you might decide that getting a mattress that uses Certi-PUR certified foam will be the bare minimum. The Certi-PUR label has some issues and it doesn’t mean the mattress is totally non-toxic, but I still think it’s better than nothing. And when so many conventional mattress brands now use Certi-PUR foam, there’s no reason why you won’t be able to get a cheap mattress that has it.

In my comprehensive non-toxic mattress guide, I break down Certi-PUR, MADESAFE, and other non-toxic certifications. 

2. Wait for the Sales

The mattress industry is a competitive one, so brands have holiday sales all the time. And it’s not just for the big holidays—they also have sales for Memorial Day, July 4th, end of season, etc.

So if you pick out your mattress of choice and then wait a couple of months, you’re likely to be able to get anywhere from $100 to $500+ off your purchase. Even though I listed the regular pricing for the non-toxic mattresses below, there are a LOT more brands that will be available at under $1,500 if you wait for a sale. If one of these sales opens up your options, check out our comprehensive guide to the 14 best non-toxic mattresses.  

You can also hop on my weekly email list to stay updated on the sales going on each week. 

3. Consider Financing

Although financing is definitely not the best choice for everyone, it’s worth mentioning that most mattress brands offer financing through services like Affirm and Klarna.

If you have an immediate health need or if a non-toxic mattress is at the top of your priority list, financing can make things more accessible and allow you to make monthly payments instead of paying for whole thing up front.

4. Check for Free Add-Ons

Sometimes brands offer extras like bedding bundles, free shipping and returns, or complementary recycling of your old mattress. These things can help bring the total cost down.

To give you one example, Nest’s organic mattresses are definitely more expensive up front, but they offer a Lifetime Renewal Exchange which can save you money in the long run.

Of course, when it comes to things like shipping, returns, and warranties, just make sure to read the fine print before buying so that you’re very clear on the expectations, what’s covered, and what’s not.

5. Spread Out the Spending

If you’re buying a new mattress, you may also be in the market for a new non-toxic bed frame, organic bedding, pillows, etc.

And while it would be nice to buy all of that at one time, it’s probably not necessary. If you’re getting a new mattress that’s a different size than your current bed frame, keep it on the floor (or cardboard or tarp) for a month or two and then get a bed frame later on.* Or let your old bed sheets get worn out before buying new organic ones.

The point being that you can transition to a non-toxic bedroom slowly; you don’t have to do it all overnight!

*Always check the labels — I have heard that putting the mattress on the floor can void some warranties, so check that out first! 

Good News Regarding Conventional Mattresses

Before moving on to my recommendations for affordable non-toxic mattresses, there’s one more thing worth noting.

Although most conventional mattresses are still made from lots of petroleum-derived materials like PU foam and can contain things like phthalates and formaldehyde, there is one thing you can worry less about, and that’s flame retardants.

While chemical flame retardants used to be required by law (despite the fact that they didn’t actually work), they are no longer legally required in the United States. 

Not only that, but many states have put bans on certain flame retardants, and California has banned ALL of them.

So in this one sense, almost all conventional mattresses are less toxic than they were a decade or two ago! Brush up on your flame retardant knowledge in my purchasing guide.

Safer for You, Safer for the Planet

Wondering which affordable mattresses are also the most sustainable?

The good thing is, most of the time, they’re one in the same. Many of the non-toxic certifications for mattresses are also good for the environment.

For example, GOTS and GOLS certifications means the crops were grown and harvested without toxic pesticides.

By keeping toxic chemicals out of production, out of waterways, and out of landfills and incinerators, mindful mattress manufacturers are making things healthier for everyone involved—humans, wildlife, trees, etc.

Most of the brands below not only use eco-friendly materials, but they also have other sustainability initiatives in place as well. That might include transparent sourcing, ethical supply chains (fair wages for workers), recycling and zero waste initiatives, and more.

In other words: the most affordable non-toxic mattresses are also the most affordable eco-friendly mattresses.

The Most Affordable Organic Mattresses (Under $2,000 for a Queen)

We looked through a lot of mattresses for both price and materials. So here are the most affordable non-toxic mattresses.

(Note that all of these prices were accurate at the time of publication, but obviously prices are subject to change. I will periodically update this article to try and make sure it’s as accurate and up to date as possible!)

1. EcoSleep ($995.25 with code THEFILTERY25)

The cheapest organic mattress with The Filtery discount code!

Entry level queen price: $1,327
The Filtery discount code: 25% off with THEFILTERY25

Materials: Certified organic cotton, wool, and latex
Firmness: Medium on one side and firm on the other 
Third party certifications: GOTS, GREENGUARD Gold, eco-INSTITUTE, and Fair Trade USA.
Extras: Box delivery, 10-year warranty, 120-night sleep trial, free shippings & returns, made in the USA, financing available through Affirm

EcoSleep also has a Luxe option, which comes with an Organic Cotton Eurotop Cover:

Entry level queen price: $1,727
The Filtery discount code: 25% off with THEFILTERY25

Materials: Certified organic cotton, cashmere, wool, natural latex

Use code THEFILTERY25 for 25% off.

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2. Happsy ($1,174 with code thefiltery225)

Entry level queen price: $1,399
The Filtery discount code: ‘thefiltery225’ for $225 off 

Materials: natural latex, GOTS certified organic cotton and wool
Firmness: Plush or medium-firm
Certifications: GOTS, GOLS, FSC certified latex, GOTS certified wool, MADE SAFE, Organic Content Standard 100 (OCS), GREENGUARD Gold, Formaldehyde Free, Green America, Zero Toxics
Extras: box delivery, 20-year warranty, 120-night sleep trial, free shipping and returns. 

Happsy is actually owned by the same company as Naturepedic, which is one of the best brands for non-toxic and organic mattresses. Naturepedic’s mattresses, however, can be more expensive, which is why their team created a more affordable version with Happsy!

Use the code thefiltery225 for $225 off any size mattress.

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3. Simplicity Mattress from Savvy Rest ($1,199.20 with code THEFILTERY20)

Entry level queen price: $1,499
The Filtery discount code: THEFILTERY20 for 20% off

Materials: Dunlop latex, natural wool, GOTS cotton
Firmness: Medium
Third party certifications: GOTS, GOLS, OEKO-TEX, eco institut, Green America; free from flame retardants or polyurethane foam.
Extras: box delivery, 90 day satisfaction guarantee 

Savvy Rest’s second cheapest option is The Earthspring mattress.

Entry level queen price: $1,899
The Filtery discount code: THEFILTERY20 for 20% off

Materials: Dunlop natural latex, coir (coconut fiber blended with natural latex), organic cotton, organic wool. (Same certifications as the Simplicity.)
Firmness: Medium
Extras: Good for kids, teens, and lighter-weight adults

Savvy Rest also offers financing through Affirm. Many of their mattresses come with a guarantee and/or warranty, but it depends on the specific product, so just make sure to check before buying.

Savvy Rest is also a certified B Corp brand and an employee-owned company.

Use the code THEFILTERY20 to get 20% off your order.

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4. Organic Kiwi Mattress from My Green Mattress ($1,224 with code THEFILTERY20)

Entry level queen price: $1,249
The Filtery discount code: Checkout code: THEFILTERY20 for $25 off a twin mattress or larger (or $20 off the crib mattress)

Materials: GOTS certified organic cotton and wool, combined with GOLS certified organic latex
Firmness: Medium
Third party certifications: GOTS, GOLS, MADE SAFE, GreenGuard Gold, Made in USA, Hypoallergenic, free from flame retardants
Extras: Free shipping (in the contiguous US), a 365-Night Sleep Trial, and a 20-year warranty.

Coming in at $1,249 for a queen (before any sales or discounts), My Green Mattress’s Organic Kiwi Mattress is one of the cheapest organic mattresses on the market.

The unique 7-zone innerspring coil system is designed to provide lots of body support and reduced motion transfer, so it’s a great option for a variety of body types and sleeping positions. They even have a video to learn more about their coil system. 

To complete your set, they carry a few non-toxic bed frames, pillows, and bedding as well.

Use the code THEFILTERY20 at checkout.

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5. Avocado Eco Organic Mattress ($1,299)

Entry level queen price: $1,299
The Filtery discount code: None at the moment

Materials: Organic latex, cotton, wool, recycled steel coils
Firmness: Medium
Third party certifications: GOLS, GOTS, GreenGuard Gold, MADE SAFE, Formaldehyde-free
Climate certifications: Climate Neutral, B Corp, 1% for the planet
Extras: 10-year warranty, 100-night trial, financing available through Affirm

Avocado’s mattresses are free from chemical flame retardants, petroleum-based foams, fiberglass, and adhesives.

Their customer service is great; I love that you can schedule a free private video experience with an Avocado team member if you’re on the fence about buying.

Additional pros to the eco-organic mattress: 

• recommended for all sleeping positions
• suitable for back and hip pain
• provides enough support yet soft enough to contour to your body
• good option for hot sleepers
• handmade in their own Los Angeles-based factory

They have all kinds of sustainability initiatives throughout their entire manufacturing process, from the blockchain verified material sourcing, to low- and zero-waste processes, to paper mattress wraps (instead of plastic), and more. 

Check out our honest review of the Eco Organic mattress after one+ year of use! 

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6. Eco Terra ($1,399)

Entry level queen price: $1,399
The Filtery discount code: None at the moment

Materials: Natural organic latex, organic cotton, organic wool
Firmness: Medium or Medium-Firm
Third party certifications: GOTS, GOLS, OEKO-TEX, Standard 100, eco institut
Extras: 90-night sleep trial, free shipping and returns

Financing is available through Klarna.

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7. Birch ($1,699 with code THEFILTERY20)

Entry level queen price: $2,123.80
The Filtery discount code: THEFILTERY20 for 20% off + 2 free eco-rest pillows

Materials: Organic wool, organic fair trade cotton, Talalay latex
Firmness: Medium-firm
Third party certifications: OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade, GREENGUARD Gold, GOTS, eco institut
Extras: Made in the USA, 100-night sleep trial, 25-year warranty, topper options for additional softness

*A few terms for the Birch Promo Code: Discount must be applied at time of purchase. Only one promo code permitted per order. Maximum of 2 free Eco-Rest Pillows per order. Pillows will be automatically added to your cart with any mattress order on birchliving.com.

Use code THEFILTERY20 for 20% off + 2 free pillows

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Honorable Mention: Brentwood Home Cypress Affordable Memory Foam Mattress ($679)

Best Budget Pick: Cypress Affordable Memory Foam

Entry level queen price: $679
The Filtery discount code: None at the moment

Materials: Blend of plant-based and petroleum-derived foam
Firmness: Medium-soft or gentle-firm
Third party certifications: OEKO-TEX, GREENGUARD Gold, Certi-PUR, Carbon Neutral
Extras: Made in the USA, 1-year sleep trial

This is NOT an all-natural mattress but it’s a pretty good less-toxic affordable option for a memory foam coming in at just $679.

Brentwood Home is owned by the same company as Avocado so they’re made in Los Angeles, have an option to virtually talk to a (live) sale rep, and offer financing through Affirm.

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Just OKAY Mattress Brands at Affordable Price Points

If the above brands don’t meet your preferences, here are a few more options to check out. The following brands are “okay” brands in terms of materials… They have a few things going for them, but they’re not made from natural or organic materials.

1. Leesa Mattress (starting at $799)

Leesa’s mattresses are made from synthetic PU foam, so they are not natural. However, their Original and Studio mattresses come with GREENGUARD Gold certifications (as well as CertiPUR). They’re also a B Corp company with a social impact mission.

• Leesa Studio ($799)
• Leesa Original ($1,299)
• Original Hybrid ($1,499)

2. Tuft & Needle Original ($995)

Similarly, Tuft & Needle’s Original mattress has a GREENGUARD Gold certification and social mission as well. But again, I don’t love that it’s made from PU foam.

3. Bear Original ($998)

Like the brands above, the Bear Original is made from PU foam but is at least GREENGUARD Gold (and CertiPUR) certified, which is better than other conventional mattress brands. They also use a water-based bonding solution instead of toxic glues.

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Are IKEA’s Mattresses Toxic?

IKEA is of course one of the most affordable and accessible brands for furniture, including mattresses. So do they have any affordable non-toxic mattresses?

Although most of their mattresses are made from synthetics like memory foam, they do have one option for a safe mattress made from majority natural materials. The VATNESTRÖM ($849 for a queen) is a hybrid mattress that’s made mostly using cotton, wool, linen, latex, and steel.

On top of that, IKEA has some good policies in place when it comes to toxic materials for their entire product line. They don’t use any PFAS, flame retardants (except where required by law, which is not the U.S.), and their list of banned and restricted substances tends to be more robust than other conventional furniture brands. If you’re curious about IKEA and non-toxic furniture, I did a full deep dive to answer all your burning questions.

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5 Additional Ways To Reduce Your Household Toxins on a Budget

If you’re stressed about the financial burden of buying a new mattress but you’re really trying to reduce the amount of toxins in your life, try to remember that transitioning to a low-tox lifestyle is a process.

If you can take baby steps, try out my honorable mention and “okay” brands, but in the long run, switching your mattress is probably not an urgent matter. Try to be patient and flexible with yourself and just do what you can.

Here are some free and less-expensive things you can do in the meantime:

1. Open the windows and get some fresh air. Chemicals that off-gas from furniture and other products get trapped inside. In fact, indoor air can actually be even more toxic than outdoor air! Increasing circulation and diluting the air inside your home can help with that.
2. Clean regularly. Toxic chemicals from furniture get attached to dust and then we inhale them. This is one of the primary ways we end up ingesting things like PFAS and flame retardants.
3. Ditch the conventional candles, air fresheners, and sprays.
4. Prioritize healthy sleep (regardless of what kind of mattress you’re sleeping on). It can help our bodies’ natural detoxification and recovery processes and can make a big difference in our overall long term wellbeing.
5. Make changes in less-expensive categories first. Things like laundry detergent, dish soap, and shampoo are much cheaper than a new mattress, so consider starting there!

Final Thoughts on Affordable Organic Mattresses

Making the switch to a non-toxic, organic mattress is a big move. If you’re not ready to shell out thousands of dollars, there are still a variety of comfortable, non-toxic and eco-friendly options that will ensure you get the quality sleep you (and your loved ones) deserve.

If you have any more questions about mattresses, check out my comprehensive non-toxic mattress guide or feel free to leave a comment below.

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