11-07-2025
I'm a sleep reporter, and these are the budget sheet sets I recommend for dorms: Save up to 57% off on Prime Day
As a sleep reporter, I've spent a good amount of my days and nights testing, researching, and just plain thinking about sheets. Two of my closets are completely overtaken by sheet sets, and you'll find them in totes in my garage, too. So, I've been pretty invested in the best bedding deals during Amazon Prime Day and competing summer sales.
Since it's almost college move-in season, I've been on the hunt for deals on budget sheets for Business Insider readers. When moving into a dorm, you definitely want a set of sheets that are soft and comfortable. Realistically, though, you probably won't be sleeping on a twin XL mattress forever, so you don't need to invest in a super expensive sheet set.
Thankfully, there are two excellent deals on cheap sheets that we love: the Mellanni Iconic Sheet Set and Target Threshold Performance Sheet Set. The Mellanni sheets are up to 53% off for Prime Day, whereas the Threshold sheets are discounted as part of the 40% savings on bedding during the Target Circle Week sale.
For more great deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day hub and our best finds at competing summer sales.
Mellanni sheets are great for hot sleepers. The Mellanni sheet set is the budget pick in our best cooling sheets for hot sleepers guide. While they aren't cool to the touch, they do an excellent job of pulling heat away from the body to fight off night sweats from overheating. I actually bought these sheets for my sister to use in her dorm, since she's a hot sleeper, too.
Threshold's sheets are ridiculously soft. After hearing my colleagues rave about these sheets in our best bed sheets guide, I recently picked up a set for my sofa bed (because, no, my closets of sheets did not include a set for a full bed). The sheets were silky soft after I unboxed them, but got even softer after a wash cycle. I was almost jealous that my friend got to sleep under them when she visited me this summer.
Both sets are available in a variety of colors and patterns. I'm a huge fan of patterned sheets and fun, vibrant colors. Both of these sheet sets come in an array of colors and patterns, so there's a set for everyone. I picked up the Mellanni Oxford Stripe in Hazy Lilac for my sister's dorm room to match Kansas State University's purple and white theme, and I grabbed the Tulip Toss pattern Threshold sheets for a whimsical addition to my sofa bed. If you're more of a neutrals person, there are plenty of options for you, too.
Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.
