How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 12x13 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 12×13 space (156 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $448 and $3,748 for carpet. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $1,051.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 12x13 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $448–$873 | $618 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $637–$1,345 | $931 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $723–$1,431 | $1,017 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $757–$1,517 | $1,051 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $843–$1,603 | $1,137 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $1,136–$2,075 | $1,519 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,428–$3,748 | $2,159 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Budgeting this room honestly
Start from the tier that matches the room's job — traffic and moisture, not looks, should pick it. In a 156 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$172 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $273 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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How long does a 156 sq ft carpet install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 156 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 12x13 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$68.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 12x13 room with carpet?
The budget tier (Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet) installed professionally starts around $448. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.