Used mattress prices by age and condition (2026)
Example fair-market asking prices for a mattress that cost $1,000 new (mid-range brand), computed with the same curves as the calculator above. The fast-sale price runs about 28% lower, and a patient seller can ask about 25% more.
| Condition | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 8 years |
|---|
| Like new | $460 | $230 | $110 | $40 |
| Good | $400 | $200 | $95 | $35 |
| Fair | $300 | $150 | $70 | $25 |
| Worn | $200 | $100 | $50 | $15 |
On this curve, a mattress keeps 40% of its price after the first year and 10% at 5 years, before condition and brand adjustments.
Sell your mattress or move it?
Long-distance movers effectively charge by weight — typical full-service interstate rates work out to roughly $0.50–$0.80 per pound. At about 100 lb, moving a mattress adds roughly $50–$80 to the bill. For the worked example above (5 years old, good condition, ≈ $95), value and moving cost are close — let replacement cost at your destination, sentiment, and truck space decide.
Older or worn units often compute to under $20 of fair value — at that point a free stuff listing is usually the fastest exit: someone picks it up for you, no haggling, no disposal fee.