If there's one major room element that's always a bit elusive, it's finding a rug that looks good, feels great underfoot, and doesn't cost a lot of money. While you might think that the most stylish rugs are just out of your budget range, the cheap area rugs in this guide prove that's no longer the case.
The sky's the limit when it comes to rug style — the cheap area rugs here encompass a fraction of the wide variety that's available out there. However, when it comes to drilling down into the details, you'll want to pay special attention to your chosen rug's size and material.
Size: Area rugs typically start at 5x7 feet (anything smaller than that would be considered an accent rug) and can be as large as 9x12 feet (or even bigger). If your room is on the smaller side, you'll need to decide whether you want an area rug that lies underneath all of your furniture or just one central piece, like a sofa. Our favorite way to determine the best rug size for your room is to layer newspaper on your floor in your chosen area, leaving at least a 1-to-2-foot border of bare flooring exposed. Then, measure it.
Material: The most affordable area rugs you'll find are typically made of polyester or polypropylene. These synthetic-material rugs are typically low-pile (meaning that they have short strands), easy to wash with a carpet cleaner, and non-shedding. However, we have included a couple of shaggy rugs in this guide because while they can be higher maintenance and a little tougher to clean, their fluffier feel underfoot is so worth it.
Finally, no matter what type of area rug you get for your home, make sure you also pick up a rug pad. These not only protect the rug from wearing down from constant shifting, but they also keep your household safer by preventing accidental slips.
Ready to revive the look of your space? Surprisingly affordable, durable, and chic, these cheap area rugs under $500 are the pop of personality that your floors need.
This short-pile and cheap area rug has neutral tones to help it coordinate anywhere, yet it's still arty enough to stand out as a unique piece. Its minimalist linework looks great positioned in any direction.
Available mainly in area rug sizes and in a variety of shapes to complement your floor plan, we like its subtle style that stands out just enough from the rest.
The ’70s called, but we’re not giving them this rug back! This cheap area rug from Ruggable rounds out a room with its playful monochrome rainbow, which happens to come in four other color schemes.
This editor-tested brand is also unique because each Ruggable rug comes with its own nonslip pad that stays secure on the floor and doesn't budge. Its soft top part, on the other hand, can be removed and thrown into the wash whenever it needs it.
This cheap area rug is covered from top to bottom with mesmerizing designs, but it's grounded by the earthy beige color that keeps it from looking busy.
It's also incredibly low-maintenance and built to withstand the elements, so you can even place it on your balcony or patio, complementing all of your outdoor furniture.
Bring the indoors out with this rugged yet refined cheap area rug. It adds a little more drama with its jewel-like border. The flatweave construction not only means it will never shed, but it's also super easy to clean (and dry out).
This cheap area rug is like artwork for your floors. It encompasses the full rainbow spectrum in an abstract watercolor-like design, looking sunny and bright in a room that could really use the extra pep.
In a home filled with joyful chaos, this cheap area rug provides one effortlessly stylish (and easy to clean) decor element. Its flatweave texture feels great underfoot, but its low-maintenance synthetic material makes it a cinch to vacuum or even power-wash with a hose if it really needs a good clean.
Reviewers who use this rug outdoors also say that it resists fading and practically every type of stain, from crushed Doritos to mildew.
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Totally Natural Tones
Arria Handmade Flatweave Jute/Sisal 4x6-Foot Area Rug
Here's another cheap area rug that proves that monochrome does not have to mean mundane!
Streaked with wispy waves, this cheap area rug is sure to add some visual movement to your floors. We also like that it has a medium-thick pile that feels a little cushier underfoot.
This cheap area rug will make your kid's room even cooler. Its giraffe-like spots are playful without feeling childish or overwhelming. Plus, its synthetic material is easy to spot-clean, or in other words, it's fully kidproof.
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Faded Glamour
Sofia Collection Traditional Vintage 4x6-Foot Area Rug
This heavily distressed, short-pile area rug comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Its timeworn character makes it look like a one-of-a-kind vintage rug, but you didn't have to scour all of the local estate sales to find it!
Durable, multipatterned, and way less expensive than it looks — there's a reason this rug is so popular!
It's affordable and easy to clean, and it somehow always manages to feel fresh in a space. Plus. the light distressing makes this cheap area rug look more aged (and expensive) than it actually is.
This cheap area rug looks like a million bucks, and we love its rich color and swirled paisley pattern. Make sure you have a rug pad to back up this one since some reviewers say that it has stubbornly curled-up corners.
This cheap area rug is another Insta-favorite design we just can't quit. Although it is quite plush with a 2-inch pile, users say that this trellis-patterned rug is easy to vacuum and doesn't shed.
We always want to jump for joy when we find a gorgeous, cheap area rug that's well under $100. This medallion-detailed rug, available in several whimsical color palettes, grabs our attention in the best way.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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