How Much Does Carpet Cost for a Hallway?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For an average hallway (~4x15), budget $172–$1,441 for professionally installed carpet. Most homeowners choosing a mid-tier product spend about $404.
Hallway cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $172–$336 | $238 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $245–$517 | $358 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $278–$550 | $391 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $291–$583 | $404 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $324–$616 | $437 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $437–$798 | $584 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $549–$1,441 | $830 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Choosing carpet for a hallway
Hallways are the highest-traffic square footage in the house; durability ratings matter more than looks here.
Measure your actual room — hallways vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your hallway is bigger or smaller than 60 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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How big is an average hallway?
A typical hallway in a US home measures around ~4x15 — about 60 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best carpet tier for a hallway?
Hallways are the highest-traffic square footage in the house; durability ratings matter more than looks here.
What does labor cost for a hallway?
Professional carpet installation for a 60 sq ft hallway runs roughly $105 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.