There are many air mattresses available on the market today. Even for the low budget or conservative buyer there are cheap air mattresses available.
Most cheap mattresses come without a pump that has to be purchased separately. Also pillow covers are not included nor are bed sheets. Most cheap air mattresses are 'no-frills' purchases that require additional accessories to make them comfortable and easy to use.
The cheap air mattresses are made of nylon and are waterproof, but they do not have a quilted or a fleece cover or duvet. They do have indentations on the sides to accommodate fitted sheets. Most are quite durable, as they are made with dual chambers, and they are single sided. The size of the mattresses also has an effect on the pricing. The single mattress cost less as compared to the king sized.
The point of purchase also affects the pricing of the mattresses. Retailers sell at a higher price, as compared to factory outlet stores or even company showrooms. To get the cheapest price possible go to any outlet during their annual sale or clearance. Catalogues also offer discounted prices, as do some online stores. When ordering online or by catalogues just make sure you check the shipping and handling charges.
Even low budget buyers have a wide variety of cheap air mattresses to choose from. Most low end producers promise a lot of features and quality, but it best to read testimonials and check ratings on websites before deciding on which cheap air mattress to buy.