The 10 Best Twin Metal Bed Frames

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Whether it’s for your guest room, child, or yourself, a twin-sized metal bed frame can provide the stable foundation needed for an excellent night’s rest. We’ve rounded up a host of affordable options that speak to a variety of personal tastes, including ultra-functional models and elegant selections, many of which offer an effortless setup and will supply you with convenient underbed storage. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Whether it’s for your guest room, child, or yourself, a twin-sized metal bed frame can provide the stable foundation needed for an excellent night’s rest. We’ve rounded up a host of affordable options that speak to a variety of personal tastes, including ultra-functional models and elegant selections, many of which offer an effortless setup and will supply you with convenient underbed storage. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Lafayette Bronze

If you love a classic, old-school look, then you'll appreciate the Lafayette Bronze (around $125). Durable and attractive, it boasts an adjustable base that enables you to lower your bed when it suits your preference, and you'll sleep soundly knowing it can bear up to 225 pounds.

Easily put together by one person
Allen wrench included
Pleasing matte finish

2. Zinus Foundation

Whether you own a memory foam, spring, or latex mattress, the Zinus Foundation (about $80) is sturdy enough to support it. Crafted from tough stainless steel with padded tape to minimize irritating creaking, it offers 14 inches of clearance, so you'll have plenty of space for storage.

Backed by a 5-year warranty
Eliminates the need for a box spring
Extremely easy to assemble

3. Olee Sleep Non-Slip

Clocking in at eighteen inches high, the Olee Sleep Non-Slip (appx. $64) is crafted from ultra-tough stainless steel. It features slats that rest just below the top of the main frame, creating a lip that holds your mattress securely to prevent it from needlessly sliding around.

Clear instructions with pictures
Predrilled holes for a headboard
Stable and long lasting

4. DHP Canopy

Standing nearly 6 feet tall, the DHP Canopy (appx. $157) will add a romantic touch to any vintage-style space. With elegant heart scroll detailing and charming rounded finials, this regal frame can serve as a superb canvas for gauzy drapes, bold comforters, and fancy dust ruffles.

Four enticing colors to choose from
Great for a princess-themed room
Pairs well with many decors

5. SmartBase Platform

Available in both narrow and regular twin sizes, the SmartBase Platform (about $55) features an ingenious folding design that makes it a breeze to store away, so you can transform an office into a guest bedroom within minutes. It's also backed by a five-year warranty, just in case.

Protective plastic caps for the feet
Doesn't squeak or creak
No tools required for assembly

6. Jenny Lind

The Jenny Lind's (appx. $189) simple, yet chic, design makes it versatile enough to serve as your toddler's first big girl bed, or as the focal point of a sophisticated spare room. It's straightforward to assemble and built to last, so it will stand up to years of abuse without issue.

Appealing 1920s motif
Also available in pastel pink
Somewhat pricey for the category

7. Zinus Heavy-Duty

Great for minimalists, the Zinus Heavy-Duty (appx. $105) is constructed from handsome matte black steel and offers a low-profile configuration that's perfect for small apartments. It can be put together in a few short minutes, and its wooden slats use nonslip tape to stay in place.

Arrives in a slim package
Good for tall mattresses
Not much opportunity for storage

8. GreenForest Stable

You can do away with your box spring entirely with the sturdy GreenForest Stable (about $60). Situated on four tough, powder-coated steel tubes and outfitted with an abundance of support slats, it offers just over eleven inches of clearance that's perfect for hiding extra clutter.

Simple scroll detail
Elegant and unobtrusive
Rather laborious to build

9. Compack Support

Perfect for a dorm or small studio, the Compack Support (around $45) uses a strong center bar and a six-legged structure to provide you with some serious stability. It can be set up with minimal frustration in just four simple steps, so even the DIY-challenged needn't be intimidated.

Recessed legs to prevent injuries
Reliable quick-lock system
Welding can be on the flimsy side

10. Best Price Easy

The Best Price Easy (around $164) uses a rugged steel construction and strong slats to prevent your mattress from sagging over time. This all-in-one foundation includes built-in foot and headboards with attractive finials, and its foldable design makes it effortless to travel with.

Less than 10 parts in total
Accommodates extra-long mattresses
Can be a bit noisy

Last updated by Gia Vescovi-Chiordi

Born in Arizona, Gia is a writer and autodidact who fled the heat of the desert for California, where she enjoys drinking beer, overanalyzing the minutiae of life, and channeling Rick Steves. After arriving in Los Angeles a decade ago, she quickly nabbed a copywriting job at a major clothing company and derived years of editing and proofreading experience from her tenure there, all while sharpening her skills further with myriad freelance projects. In her spare time, she teaches herself French and Italian, has earned an ESL teaching certificate, traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States, and unashamedly devours television shows and books. The result of these pursuits is expertise in fashion, travel, beauty, literature, textbooks, and pop culture, in addition to whatever obsession consumes her next.

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