At 13 inches high with medium firmness, the Organica by Amerisleep Pillow-Top 13-Inch Mattress is comfortable and provides lots of cushion, according to editorial coordinator Stephanie Luna.

The takeaway Best budget For our guide to the best cheap mattresses, we tested 13 sub-$500 mattresses. Of those, the Allswell was the winner. It's a hybrid, a rarity in this price range.