Curtains cost $50 to $500 per window installed for standard panels and $300 to $4,000 for custom work, with Fixr averaging about $300 per window in 2026.1,2 The panels themselves run $20 to $250 ready-made and $60 to $400 custom, before rods and labor.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on fabric, window size, rod hardware, and whether panels are ready-made or custom.
$300
per window average, Fixr
$50 – $500
standard per window
$300 – $4,000
custom per window
$45 – $250
installation labor
Ready-made vs custom (Fixr, materials only)
| Option | Cost per window |
|---|---|
| Ready-made | $20 – $250 |
| Custom-made | $60 – $400 (up to a few thousand for high-end fabric) |
HomeGuide breaks a standard job into $5 to $250 materials plus $45 to $250 labor, totaling $50 to $500 per window.1
Cost by fabric (Fixr, materials only per window)
| Fabric | Ready-made | Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon | $10 – $50 | $30 – $50 |
| Polyester | $10 – $75 | $30 – $225 |
| Cotton | $20 – $150 | $60 – $450 |
| Linen | $25 – $300 | $75 – $900 |
| Velvet | $50 – $750 | $150 – $2,250 |
| Silk | $100 – $1,500 | $300 – $4,500 |
Cost by opacity (HomeGuide, per window)
| Style | Cost | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Sheer | $5 – $130 | Some privacy, soft light |
| Light-filtering | $5 – $150 | More privacy, diffused light |
| Room-darkening | $5 – $200 | Cuts light, noise and glare |
| Blackout | $10 – $250 | Blocks 95% to 100% of light |
Hardware, motorization and extras
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Curtain rod | $3 – $40+ (decorative rods $5 – $150) | HomeGuide / Fixr |
| Soundproofing curtains | $20 – $400 each (materials) | HomeGuide |
| Motorized curtains | $300 – $2,500 per window installed | HomeGuide |
| Removing old treatments | $20 – $50 per window | Angi |
| Professional cleaning | $30 – $100 per window per year | Angi |
| Layered treatments (sheers + drapes) | $150 – $600 | Angi |
Angi’s whole-category average for window treatments is $1,017 based on 3,219 verified pro projects, with drapes and curtains specifically at $300 to $1,500 per project.3
DIY or hire
Hanging ready-made panels on a standard rod is one of the simplest DIY jobs in the house (our view); professional installation at $45 to $250 makes sense for pulley systems, motorized tracks, tall windows, or heavy custom drapes that need precise leveling.1 Home Depot’s curtains and drapes section shows current ready-made prices (plain link, not affiliate).
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All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeGuide — Cost of Curtains
2. Fixr — Curtain Installation Cost
3. Angi — How Much Do Window Treatments Cost?