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 get better value for money shopping with a major home retailer. Brands such as Casaluna at Target and RE/FINE at Wayfair offer luxe linens at reasonable prices.

As the resident Sleep Editor at Homes & Gardens, I've sampled some of the world's best bed sheets, ranging from thousand-dollar sateen sets to cheap and cheerful cotton blends. From Amazon to Target, I know all the best places to buy bedding on a budget. So, to save you time and money, I've reviewed six of the best affordable bed sheets to keep you cool and dry as the weather warms up.

To be clear, I class anything less than $100 for a Queen 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, so $100 is actually only $25 per piece.

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

Before we begin, let's talk materials. Some bed sheet types are cheaper than others and each have their own pros and cons for different sorts of sleepers. Here are a few of my favorites for spring and summer. If you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes, I suggest you consult my guide to the best cooling sheets.

• 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 and summer weather.
• Bamboo: moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, bamboo busts the bacteria that breeds 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

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 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. We consider the performance of the sheet set against the price to help you determine value for money. To learn more about how we test bed sheets, consult our expert guide.

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, while Target runs an affordable bedding line called Casaluna.

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 an average of 10-25% 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. Here are my top tips to keep in mind.

• Set your budget and stick to it: 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 at full price 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.
• Carefully select your materials and colors: I spoke earlier about the pros and cons of various bed sheet types, but as a reminder, which bedding material is best for you depends on whether you run hot or cold and whether you prefer a matte or silky finish. You might also like to consider the best bed sheet colors to improve sleep, including classic whites and neutrals, plus light greens and blues.
• Read a range of customer reviews: if you're buying cheap sheets online, be 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 need to read a real range of reviews to get an accurate indication of what it might be like to sleep on these sheets.

Once you've upgraded your bedding, it's time to turn your attention to your mattress. If you're working with a tight budget, I suggest you narrow the search to the best affordable mattress. I've ranked and reviewed six of my favorites, including Nectar, DreamCloud, and more.