Installing blinds costs $30 to $200 per window for prefabricated blinds and $70 to $600 for custom (HomeGuide), or $240 to $2,000 for a whole house of 8 to 10 windows.1 Angi averages $758 for a typical eight-window job and Fixr averages $151 per window.2,3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on window size, blind type, custom or ready-made, and how many windows you do at once.
$151
per window, Fixr
$758
average job, Angi
$30 – $200
prefab per window, HomeGuide
$15 – $50
labor per window, Angi
Cost per window by size
| Window (in) | HomeGuide | Angi | Fixr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 x 24 | n/a | n/a | $26 – $47 |
| 24 x 36 | $40 – $140 | $45 – $140 | $39 – $71 |
| 24 x 48 | n/a | $55 – $170 | $52 – $95 |
| 24 x 60 | $60 – $200 | n/a | n/a |
| 36 x 48 | $80 – $230 | $75 – $230 | $78 – $142 |
| 36 x 72 | $110 – $320 | $110 – $320 | $117 – $213 |
| 60 x 72 | $170 – $500 | $170 – $500 | n/a |
HomeGuide and Angi list nearly the same ranges, and Fixr runs lower. HomeGuide and Angi match exactly on the 36 x 72 and 60 x 72 rows, so count them as one data point, our reading.1,2 Fixr’s per-window numbers work out to about $6.50 to $12 per square foot, which is a better guide for ready-made blinds on standard windows.3
Cost by blind type (installed per window)
| Type | HomeGuide | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Mini or micro | $20 – $140 | $20 – $140 |
| Cordless | $30 – $300 | $30 – $330 |
| Roller | $20 – $250 | $25 – $350 |
| Venetian | $25 – $400 | $26 – $400 |
| Vertical | $50 – $350 | $65 – $350 |
| Cellular or honeycomb | $70 – $300 | $65 – $380 |
| Roman | $50 – $350 | $65 – $400 |
| Solar | $50 – $350 | $45 – $350 |
| Motorized | $300 – $1,000 | $400 – $600 |
| Outdoor patio | $100 – $300 | $90 – $300 |
Angi also lists sliding-door vertical blinds at $135 to $650, bay window blinds at $165 to $550, and smart blinds at $300 to $550.2 HomeGuide says custom blinds cost $50 to $500 per window for materials alone, against $10 to $100 for prefab.1
Material (Angi, per window)
| Material | Cost |
|---|---|
| Plastic | $35 – $150 |
| Synthetic | $40 – $140 |
| Aluminum | $40 – $180 |
| Faux wood | $45 – $250 |
| Fabric | $65 – $250 |
| Wood | $45 – $350 |
| Leather | $90 – $350 |
Labor and extras
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installation labor | $20 – $100 per window | HomeGuide |
| Installation labor | $15 – $50 per window; $140 – $400 total | Angi |
| Remove and dispose of old blinds | $10 – $30 per window | Angi |
| Remove old and install new | $30 – $600 per window | HomeGuide |
Fixr says replacing old blinds costs a little more than installing on a bare frame, and Angi says the per-window price falls as you add windows.3,2 HomeGuide notes many blinds are now cordless, which is safer for children and pets.1
DIY or hire
Standard blinds are an easy DIY job with a drill and level, and ready-made sizes cost far less than custom. Measure inside the frame for an inside mount (our general note, not from the sources). Hire out motorized systems and very wide or tall windows. Home Depot’s blinds section lists current stock sizes (plain link, not affiliate).
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Sources
1. HomeGuide — Blinds Cost to Install
2. Angi — Blinds Installation Cost
3. Fixr — Window Blinds Installation Cost