The best places to shop for affordable rugs online

Rugs are an oft-overlooked part of home decor, yet they can greatly impact your space. Whether you’re completely redecorating or just looking to spruce things up a bit, carefully selecting area rugs can pull a room together. A well-placed area rug can add the perfect pop of color and texture to elevate your space, but it will need to be high quality and durable all while still looking nice. It feels like the longer this list gets, the more dollar signs are attached — but it doesn't have to be that way.

Budgets are made around furniture, decor, and storage solutions, but not typically around rugs. That's why we went looking for the best places to shop for affordable rugs online so you can benefit from a great price and at-home delivery. Our in-house interior designer regularly rounds up the rugs she loves from sale sections and is constantly browsing the same retail powerhouses and brands that will deliver high-quality rugs at affordable prices. For palatable prices, you can snatch up a durable area rug that looks way more expensive than it actually is. You just have to know where to shop.

Browse our five favorite sites to stock up on affordable rugs that look like luxury buys.

1. Wayfair

A beacon for affordable home decor, Wayfair has countless rugs that deliver on home decor style. From classic patterns to floral motifs to bold abstract prints, the massive online retailer has something for every aesthetic. And the prices truly can’t be beat.

While you can find plenty of bargain buys on Wayfair, there is also tons of decor, including rugs, that will hit any price point. 

2. Amazon

We all know you can buy just about anything on Amazon and that's definitely true when it comes to homewares, like rugs. They are stocking thousands upon thousands of rugs from sellers all over the world. Searching the term “rugs” on Amazon returns more than 30,000 results, so it can be a bit overwhelming we recommend sorting and reading reviews so you can be sure what you're buying is worth the money. 

If you have a style of rug in mind, like a super-soft shag rug, you can find one on Amazon. As with everything on Amazon, prices vary — and so does quality. Take a look at customer reviews to see what shoppers are saying.

3. Walmart

No one should be too shocked to see Walmart on this list. Their home decor section is often chock full of great finds. We love to do a seasonal refresh with their latest launches, but we're also keen to browse their rugs anytime it's time for a change and we don't want to spend an arm and a leg.

We are really loving the outdoor options currently available, just in time to spruce up our backyards for the warmer months that are rolling in. 

4. Ruggable

Unless you’ve never spent a single moment on social media, you know all about Ruggable. Machine washable rugs in modern, gorgeous prints? There’s a lot to love. The brand’s two-piece rugs withstand coffee spills, rainy-day mud, dorm room food experiments and more.

Sure, larger Ruggable sizes can range from $200 to $400. That’s a bit of an investment. But their small options — like 2 feet by 3 feet or 3 feet by 5 feet — make for a perfect accent in the right space. Plus, the easy-to-clean perks of Ruggable rugs mean your investment will have significantly more longevity than a traditional rug.

5. T.J. Maxx

T.J. Maxx isn't just for clothing and handbags. Their home decor section is abundant and includes tons of affordable rugs. From subdued selections to statement styles, T.J.Maxx has a healthy collection of inexpensive floor coverings that look anything but cheap.

The best part? HomeGoods’ inventory constantly changes, giving you the latest styles for less. But this also means you can't wait because it might be gone! 

6. Urban Outfitters

For a collection of extremely aesthetic rugs, look no further than Urban Outfitters. Though most known for clothing, don’t sleep on Urban’s home decor section — especially when it comes to affordable (and cute!) decor. 

While you can scoop up a novelty hot dog-shaped rug for fun, you can also find more elevated options in the retailer’s surprisingly robust selection of almost 300 rugs. From the subdued to the vibrant, Urban Outfitters has it all — including affordable one-of-a-kind rugs as part of their eco-conscious Urban Renewal program.

7. Target

One of our favorite spots to find rugs for bedrooms is Target. They have a huge selection of styles perfect for any size bedroom. We really love their kids' room options and their exclusive brands have styles you can't find anywhere else.  

Plus, they have a filter specifically for washable rugs, which is becoming an increasingly popular criterion.