A professionally installed Murphy bed costs $3,000 on average, with most homeowners paying $2,000 to $4,000 including the bed.1 The bed alone runs $300 to $5,800 by size, plus $100 to $550 for assembly.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on bed size, mechanism type, materials and whether you hire assembly help.
$3,000
average installed (Angi)
$300–$5,800
bed alone (HomeGuide)
$100–$550
assembly labor (HomeGuide)
$1,000–$4,000
complete install (Lori Beds)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $3,000 average, $2,000 – $4,000 | Installed, bed included; AI-assisted article reviewed by an Angi editor |
| HomeGuide | $300 – $5,800 bed alone | Plus $100 – $550 assembly by a furniture pro |
| Lori Beds | $1,000 – $4,000 complete | $250 – $1,200 labor; sells DIY kits, so it sees the DIY side |
Labor estimates disagree: HomeGuide puts assembly at $100 to $550 while Lori Beds quotes $250 to $1,200. The gap reflects job complexity, from a simple kit build to anchoring a heavy cabinet system, so describe your exact bed when getting quotes.2,3
Cost by bed type (Angi, installed)
| Type | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Wall-mounted | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Freestanding | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Vertical fold-down | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Horizontal fold-down | $1,500 – $3,800 |
| Cabinet-style | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Desk-integrated | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Custom | $3,500 – $15,000+ |
Cost by bed size (HomeGuide, bed alone)
| Size | Price range |
|---|---|
| Twin | $300 – $5,300 |
| Double / full | $600 – $5,500 |
| Queen | $1,000 – $5,800 |
| King | $1,600 – $4,700 |
Premium wood finishes, shelving and storage push prices up; HomeGuide also notes not all frames support a king mattress.2
Extras to budget
| Extra | Cost (HomeGuide) |
|---|---|
| Retailer assembly service | $200 – $500 |
| New mattress (twin to queen) | $100 – $1,500 |
| Old mattress removal | $20 – $150 |
Most retailers include shipping but very few offer installation, so assembly is usually a separate hire.2
DIY or hire
Kit Murphy beds are a realistic two-person DIY project; Lori Beds recommends always installing with a partner because of the spring-loaded mechanism and wall anchoring.3 Custom cabinetry is pro work. The Home Depot Murphy beds category shows current kit pricing by size.
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Sources
1. Angi — Murphy Bed Installation Cost
2. HomeGuide — Murphy Bed Cost
3. Lori Beds — Murphy Bed Installation Cost