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The Best Mattresses Under $500

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There's no better feeling than jumping into a nice clean bed at the end of a long day. Especially when your bed is the best part of your bedroom. But if your mattress is lacking in the comfort department, or worse yet, it's giving you more aches and pains than nighttime Zzz's, then it might be time to consider an upgrade.

For most shoppers, a mattress can be a big investment, and there's no reason you should have to sacrifice quality or comfort for price. If you're on the hunt for the best mattress under 500 dollars, then we've got a bed for you. To help you along your mattress buying journey, here are our best mattresses under 500 dollars:

The Best Mattresses Under $500

Sleepy's Rest 9.5" Firm Innerspring Mattress

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With the Sleepy's Rest Firm mattress, you can sleep easy knowing you got the best deal on the bed of your dreams. At only $349 for a queen, we have ranked the Sleepy's Rest as the best queen mattress under 500 dollars. Even better than the price? This mattress is durable and supportive, so you can sleep like a baby for years to come.

To increase your comfort, this mattress uses an inner coil system that eliminates empty space within the mattress, allowing for your weight to be evenly distribute for supreme nighttime support. And, the cherry on top of this mattress's inner coil system is its added layers of foam that help support and cushion your body night after night. Complete with 360° edge support, this budget-friendly mattress will quickly become your favorite sleep accessory!

Serta Alesbury 8" Plush Memory Foam Mattress

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Memory foam under $500? Sign us up! The Serta Alesbury is not only affordable, it's comfortable, cozy and soft — the perfect mattress combination. If you're looking for some extra nighttime comfort, this mattress packs a big punch by helping to remove excess heat while you sleep with its top layer of 1” Cool Twist Gel Memory Foam. Followed by two more layers of foam, the Serta Alesbury not only helps to relieve pressure points all night long, but it comforts your spine, hips, neck and shoulders so you can wake up pain free every morning.

What's more is this bed also helps to reduce motion transfer, which can come in handy if you sleep next to a partner or animal. And, if you're looking to take your sleep to the next level (literally 😉) this bed makes the perfect pair with any adjustable base, so there's no need to worry about finding sleep accessories that match.

Sleepy's Snug 8" Plush Memory Foam Mattress

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If you're looking for a cool night's sleep on a budget, the Sleepy's Snug is the mattress for you. A breathable blend of comforting layers, this mattress is topped with gel-infused memory foam so you never have to wake up sweaty again. This bed has even been infused with charcoal to help regulate your nighttime temperature and wick away moisture for an even cooler night's sleep.

At only $399 for a queen, this bed is your match made in mattress-heaven. But with such a great price, you may be wondering about durability? No need to fret. The Sleepy's Snug was designed to give you years of endless comfort. Complete with a knitted cover, there's no doubt you're getting the highest quality bed for the lowest price possible.

Sleepy's Calm 9" Euro Top Memory Foam Mattress

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If you're looking for a little (or a lot) of pressure relief, then this is the bed for you. Like the Goldilocks of mattresses, this bed is not too soft nor too hard. The Sleepy's Calm features a medium feel for those who crave comfort and support. Combining quilted foam and comfort foam layers, this bed offers the best of both worlds when it comes to a comfortable and cozy sleep surface.

And, as a euro top mattress, the Sleepy's Calm has an added layer of lumbar support made up of memory foam. This bed gives your back the support it needs so you can wake up free of aches and pains no matter your preferred sleep position.

Beautyrest Greenwood 9.5" Firm Mattress

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For those who appreciate a classic design with a little added luxury, the Beautyrest Greenwood firm mattress is a whole new take on the traditional innerspring design. Providing support and comfort, this bed utilizes 800 Density Pocketed Coil® innerspring technology to give your muscles the resistance they need to rest and recover night after night. Complete with multiple foam layers that support and comfort your body, there's no doubt that this bed is ranked the best firm mattress under 500 dollars.

Even better, this mattress features a network of individually wrapped coils that shift with you as you move in your sleep, so motion transfer is reduced for your partner all while its soft foam layers stay breathable night after night. Because what's better than a cool, uninterrupted night's sleep?!

At Mattress Firm, we believe you deserve the best mattress at the best price. With prices these low, there's no better time to shop for the bed of your dreams.

To find your best sleep on any budget, shop in store or online at www.mattressfirm.com!

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