Best affordable bed sheets 2025 − crisp percales and silky sateens to upgrade your bedroom on a budget

The best affordable bed sheets should look and feel expensive. You could try to find a cheap set of sheets in the clearance section of a specialist sleep store, but you'll have more luck shopping with a major home retailer. Some of the best bed sheets are listed for mere pennies at Amazon, while brands such as Casaluna at Target and RE/FINE at Wayfair offer luxe linens at reasonable prices.

To be clear, I class anything less than $100 for a Queen sheet set as affordable. That's how much you should spend on sheets to get durable designs in timeless styles. Remember, you're paying for a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. Still, with so much on the market, it can be hard to tell the difference between a good deal and a low price on a poor product.

That's where I come in. As H&G's specialist Sleep Editor, I've sampled some of the world's best bed sheets. My linen closet is stuffed with sets of luxe eucalyptus and breathable bamboo, as well as cheap and cheerful cotton sheets and the odd microfiber set. I know all the best places to buy bedding on a budget. So, to save you time and money, I've narrowed your search to six sets of the best affordable bed sheets to suit every type of sleeper and style of bedroom.

Best affordable bed sheets 2025 – 6 budget-friendly sets, ranked and reviewed

First, let's talk materials. Some bed sheet types are cheaper than others. Different materials meet different needs, so it's worth considering the pros and cons of each fabric before you buy.

• Microfiber: super-soft and wrinkle-free, microfiber is a low-maintenance, budget-friendly option for anyone too busy to iron their sheets. Microfiber is tightly woven to keep dust mites and dander out of your bed, so it's a good option for allergy resistance. On the other hand, microfiber is prone to pilling and it wears down more quickly than, say, cotton. Also, it's a far less environmentally friendly fabric than natural fibers.
• Cotton percale: crisp and cool, cotton percale is ideal for hot sleepers and anyone who likes the look and feel of a hotel bed. Percale is a simple weave (one-thread-under, one-thread-over), so it tends to be marginally cheaper than sateen.
• Cotton sateen: smooth and silky, cotton sateen feels more luxurious than cotton percale, which explains the slightly higher price tag. Sateen is a tighter weave (one-thread-under, three-threads-over), which forms thicker, heavier sheets with an attractive sheen. On the other hand, that tight weave is known to trap heat, so sateen is less suitable for hot sleepers.
• Bamboo: moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, bamboo busts the bacteria that breed in sticky, sweaty environments, such as beds. It's a great option for anyone who suffers from night sweats or hot flashes, as well as eco-conscious shoppers. If you can't afford pure bamboo, you could shop for bamboo blends, such as bamboo rayon.

How we test bed sheets

As H&G's resident Sleep Editor, I lead a team of product testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. We spend a minimum of 30 nights sleeping on each sheet set before we write our reviews to get an accurate indication of long-term performance. For the sake of a fair fight, we assess each sheet set against the same criteria: look and feel; thermoregulation; and durability. We consider the performance of the sheet set against the price to help you determine value for money.

First, we describe the look and feel of the sheets: whether they're prone to wrinkling and whether they're soft against your skin. To assess thermoregulation, we switch off our HVAC systems to sleep under the sheets through heatwaves and cold snaps, making note of any nights where we wake up in a sweat. To assess durability, we strip the bed and launder the sheets according to their care instructions. Then, we make the bed again and consider how the look and feel of the sheets has changed with wear and tear.

We also consider the practicalities of shopping for sheets, from the range of colors and sizes available to the details of delivery. Where possible, we like to compare our results against verified reviews to pick out common customer concerns.

FAQs

Where can I buy affordable bed sheets?

Some of the best places to buy affordable bedding are local home retailers. For example, Wayfair recently launched RE/FINE, a bath and bedding brand for elevated essentials. Target run a line called Casaluna to makes luxe linens more affordable for every day.

If you're smart about it, you could pick up a set of the best affordable bed sheets from a specialist sleep store. When you shop the bedding sales, you could save upwards of $100 on luxury sheet sets from Brooklinen, Boll & Branch, Piglet in Bed, and more.

How should I choose the best affordable bed sheets?

As H&G's specialist sleep writer, I'm often asked how to choose bed sheets to meet your sleep needs and budget constraints. I suggest you set an upper and a lower limit to your budget before you start shopping. The bare minimum I'd expect to spend on a Queen sheet set is $50. Much cheaper, and you're probably looking at polyester, which is widely regarded as the worst bed sheet material. It traps heat and pills easily: plus, it's terrible for the environment.

If you're buying cheap sheets online, make sure to read the customer reviews. Don't be taken in by the first few five-star reviews, but equally, don't be put off by the odd low rating. You want to read a real range of reviews to get an accurate indication of what it might be like to sleep on these sheets.

Spend the money you save on sheets on the best mattress for your sleep style. If you're working with a tight budget, I suggest you narrow the search to the best affordable mattress. My team has tried and tested budget-friendly buys from Nectar, Siena, DreamCloud, and more.