How Much Does Carpet Cost for a Bedroom?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A typical bedroom runs about 132 square feet. Installed carpet for that space costs $379 to $3,171 in 2026 depending on product tier, with the middle of the market near $890.
Bedroom cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $379–$739 | $523 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $539–$1,138 | $788 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $612–$1,211 | $861 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $641–$1,284 | $890 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $713–$1,356 | $962 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $961–$1,755 | $1,286 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,208–$3,171 | $1,827 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Choosing carpet for a bedroom
Bedrooms are low-traffic and dry — nearly every product tier works, so this is the room where budget tiers make the most sense.
Measure your actual room — bedrooms vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your bedroom is bigger or smaller than 132 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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How big is an average bedroom?
A typical bedroom in a US home measures around 11x12 — about 132 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best carpet tier for a bedroom?
Bedrooms are low-traffic and dry — nearly every product tier works, so this is the room where budget tiers make the most sense.
What does labor cost for a bedroom?
Professional carpet installation for a 132 sq ft bedroom runs roughly $231 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.