Commercial and retail pricing for carpet tracked across major U.S. distributors. Updated weekly.
Carpet ranges from $0.99 to $4.31/sq ft at retail pricing in 2026, with a median of $2.09/sq ft. At commercial (contractor/trade) pricing, the range drops to $0.64 to $3.23/sq ft with a median of $1.46/sq ft.
Most carpet purchased for commercial construction projects fall in the $0.80 to $2.06/sq ft range (25th to 75th percentile, commercial). Commercial pricing is typically 25-30% below retail, available through distributor trade accounts.
24X24 carpet has a median commercial price of $1.12/sq ft. 12X36 sits higher at $1.86/sq ft.
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24X24 | $0.64 | $2.00 | $1.12 |
| 12X36 | $1.38 | $2.00 | $1.86 |
Look is a pricing factor for carpet. Pattern offers the most affordable option at a median commercial price of $0.82/sq ft. Solid commands the highest median at $2.06/sq ft.
Mid-range options include Wood ($0.93/sq ft).
| Look | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid | $0.66 | $3.23 | $2.06 |
| Pattern | $0.64 | $1.84 | $0.82 |
| Wood | $0.77 | $2.54 | $0.93 |
Carpet in our dataset is primarily sourced from USA, with a median commercial price of $1.46/sq ft.
| Origin | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.64 | $2.77 | $1.46 |
These prices represent the market as we track it from distributor catalogs. Flume's procurement platform sources directly from manufacturers and leverages cross-project volume to deliver pricing 20-50% below the commercial rates shown here, without sacrificing product quality or specification compliance.
For details on how we calculate these prices, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.
Carpet ranges from $0.99 to $4.31/sq ft at retail pricing in 2026, with a median of $2.09/sq ft. At commercial (contractor/trade) pricing, the range is $0.64 to $3.23/sq ft with a median of $1.46/sq ft.
Commercial carpet pricing is typically 25-30% below retail. The median retail price is $2.09/sq ft compared to $1.46/sq ft commercial. Contractors, builders, and trade accounts qualify for commercial pricing through distributor relationships.
Size has a measurable impact on carpet cost. 24X24 carpet has a median commercial price of $1.12/sq ft, while 12X36 runs $1.86/sq ft median. Choosing the right size based on project requirements can meaningfully impact material budgets.
Most carpet purchased for commercial construction falls between $0.80 and $2.06/sq ft (25th to 75th percentile at commercial pricing). This mid-range captures the bulk of standard-grade products used in hospitality, multifamily, and commercial interiors.
Flume sources carpet directly from manufacturers and leverages cross-project volume to deliver pricing 20-50% below the commercial rates shown here. Submit your specs and quantities for a free quote. Results in 2-4 days with no commitment required.
Send us your carpet specs and quantities. We source directly from manufacturers and leverage cross-project volume for pricing 20-50% below distributor rates.