Single Hung Windows Cost Intro
Single hung windows prices range from $400 to $3500 per window completely installed. Obviously, this is a massive price range that doesn't really tell you much. But have no dear, we're going to break down what single hung window replacement cost is for a number of different categories, including by material (vinyl, fiberglass, wood, aluminum, and composite), by company bids, by installation type, and much more.
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Bottom Line: The big difference between what these two companies sell is that Anlin is only in the vinyl window market, while Milgard also makes an aluminum and fiberglass windows. (They used to make a wood-clad, but eventually they got out of that market - probably because their consumer reviews were pretty poor for the wood clad.)
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- Single Hung Windows Cost Intro
- Single Hung Window Explanation
- Pricing By Project Level
- Single Hung Installation Cost
- Single Hung Windows Prices Q And A
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Single hung windows are an operable window style that has a single lower sash that can be opened or closed vertically. This differs from double hung windows that have two sashes that can be opened - also vertically. These also differ from slider windows that open horizontally. Many contractors once considered single hung windows to be builder grade windows (poor quality basically).
However, today many window manufacturers now manufacturer high quality single hung windows. And because there is only one sash that opens and closes, many high quality single-hungs achieve really impressive energy efficiency ratings. Additionally, SHWs are often $100 less than a same sized double hung window.
Single Hung Vinyl Window Cost
Lower End SH Windows Cost
Price Range: $400 to $600 Installed
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Silverline
Soft-Lite Barrington
Vinylmax
Mid Range SH Windows Cost
Price Range: $600 to $800 Installed
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Polaris
Amerimax
Sunrise Vanguard
Premium SH Windows Cost
Price Range: $800 to $1100 Installed
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Andersen Windows Prices
Pella Window Cost
Marvin Windows Prices
Cost Of Installation
Expect the cost of installation to run the normal range - $40 to $250 per opening. Simple inserts can be as low as $40 per opening while full window replacement cost that includes repair or replacement work to the stops, sill and frames can be up to $250 per opening.
"Do single hung windows cost less than double hung windows?"
Renee, yes, single hung windows cost less than a similar double hung window. The industry average is 10 to 20 percent less per window.
Dane — Website Editor - from 2026 ⭐ PRO TIP REMINDER - always collect 2 to 3 project quotes, compare pricing, and save $$$! ⭐
"My brother bought a home in the Southeast for $700,000. The house has roughly 30 windows, and many of them are in rough shape, so he's leaning toward replacing all of them rather than trying to repair what's there. He's considering windows with a wood interior and single hung, which someone said are just as good as doubles. Is this right?"
Trent, for 30 woods windows you might be looking at $50K to $75K -- big huge price range based on who does the work and what the brand of window is. Single hung is a great call to be honest, as long as their U-value and infiltiration are really good. Those are the two numbers that I would look at. Dane — Website Editor - from 2026 ⭐ Project pricing can vary TREMENDOUSLY - so always gather up multiple quotes and save hard-earned $$$! ⭐Single Hung vs Double Hung Window Cost
Window Series
Total Quote Installed
Average Installed Cost
Single Hung Window
Varies By Project
10% To 20% Less
Double Hung Window
Varies By Project
Industry Baseline
Renee - Homeowner - from 2026
Editor's Advice:
Cost Of Single Hung Windows
Window Series
Total Quote Installed
Average Installed Cost
Wood Single Hung Windows
$50,000
$1,667
Wood Single Hung Windows
$75,000
$2,500
Trent, Homeowner - from 2026
Editor's Advice:
Replacement Windows Cost
Just received a price bid of $16K for 17 PGT 5400 single hungs. Is that a fair quote?
Diane - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Diane, it's a decent quote for the project specifics you mentioned previsouly, but not super low. I'd go back and ask them to match that other bid you told me about.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
[Diane's Reply]
Dane, they matched my other bid at $15K. I can't thank you enough!
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
[Site Editor's Reply]
Diane, nice work! $1K is a nice savings - now you can move onto the roof -- best of luck on both projects!
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Single Hung Windows Prices
Hello, I have 26 windows to replace that were originally MI single hung windows that now have broken seals, stress cracks, and some leakage issues.
Champion Series: $38,000
Soft Lite Imperial Elite Series: $25,125
Okna's 600 Series: $23,000
Simonton Reflections Classic: $20,600
Okna's Insul-Tec Deluxe Series: $19850
Zen Alside Nirvanna Series: $18,080
Jim - Homeowner - from 2020
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