I'm finally making the big move from Chicago to LA next month and I'm trying to figure out the whole mattress situation.

I've been sleeping on the same hand-me-down mattress for like 6 years now and it's basically a taco at this point (the middle is super sunken it difficult to get out in the morning). I'm NOT bringing this torture device with me to California.

I'm looking for the best mattress in a box that won't completely destroy my moving budget. My new place is a second-floor apartment with narrow stairs, so something that comes compressed seems ideal. Plus I'll be dead tired after the move and just want to flop onto something comfortable without dealing with traditional mattress delivery windows.

I've been down the review rabbit hole for DAYS and my brain is fried from all the marketing buzzwords... like can we just talk about actual comfort and not make it sound like I'm sleeping on a NASA experiment?

Anyone have personal experience with mattress in a box brands that are actually good? I'm a side sleeper who runs hot, so something with decent edge support that doesn't sleeps hot would be ideal. Budget is around $800 for a queen.

Can't wait to join you all in the land of perfect weather and terrible traffic next month!

I put off getting a new mattress for fourteen years because they’re so expensive in stores. I finally bought one on Amazon after my mom had ordered on Walmart’s website.

I was very apprehensive because we couldn’t try it but I read hundreds of reviews.

It was super cheap. Less than $200 for a queen. This was five years ago.

It’s the best mattress I’ve ever had.

Getting it in the mail is much better than getting it delivered by the store.

ETA: It was ZINUS 10 Inch Support Plus Pocket Spring Hybrid Mattress

Just closed on my first house last month and I'm FINALLY moved in after what felt like a million signatures and anxiety attacks. One small problem…

I spent pretty much all my money on the down payment and now I'm sleeping on a 10-year-old mattress that moved with me from 3 different apartments. My back is KILLING me after this moving, and I need to find the best affordable mattress (because, you know, I have approximately $17 left after buying this damn house 😂).

I've been researching online for the best affordable mattress options but getting completely overwhelmed with all the options. They all claim to be the best cheap bed or whatever and cost a month's mortgage payment!

There are like 500 different mattress companies and they all sound the same. My budget is around $800 for a queen (absolute max), and I'd prefer something that will last at least 5+ years since I just committed to a 30-year mortgage lol.

Anyone else go through this? What's the best affordable mattress you found that actually held up? Did you go memory foam, hybrid, or traditional? And did you find any good Memorial Day sales? (I'm hoping to buy this weekend… but could totally survive a few more weeks if it means serious savings $$$.)

Edit: Thanks everyone for all the recommendations!

I decided to go with the Boring Hybrid Mattress https://www.boring.co/products/hybrid-mattress that someone suggested. It was right around my budget at $800 for a queen, and the 365-night trial was a big selling point for me.

Will update after a few months to let you all know how it holds up. Really appreciate all the advice!