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Average Cost To Replace Windows In A 3 Bed House
Explore our take on what the average cost to replace windows in a 3 bed house ought to be on vinyl, wood clad, and fiberglass windows. We get this question quite a bit and it's one that is interesting to examine, but difficult to pinpoint. Mainly because a three bedroom home can have many different numbers of windows. Online, many sites put this at 8 to 10, but that strikes me as quite low. I’m going to put the number at 12 to 15 windows, and hope that this is more accurate.
My Take On This Subject: Because of the huge range of prices that I'm estimating for a 3 bed home, ($10,800 to $33,750) - do yourself a favor and collect multiple bids. You'll be glad you did, I promise.
(Always Get 3 to 4 Local Price Quotes)
Dane - Site Editor - Original Publish Date - June 11, 2025
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Vinyl Windows Prices
Let’s start with vinyl windows, which account for nearly 80% of all windows sold in the United States. In 2024, the average cost of a vinyl window is $900 for an insert or retrofit full installed and all costs included (this might include the window itself, installation cost, haul away fee etc.). Of course, this number can be put at anywhere from $400 to $1500, but for simplicity sake I will go with $900. Therefore, if your 3 bedroom home has 12 windows, the cost of replacement windows will be $10,800.
12 Vinyl Windows will run $10,800 - or $13.8K for new construction
13 Vinyl Windows will cost $11,700 - or $14.95K for new construction
14 Vinyl Windows will cost $12,600 - or $16.1K for new construction
15 Vinyl Windows will cost $13,500 - or $17.25K for new construction
If you need new construction or full frame installation, you can add an additional $250 per window as a rule of thumb.
Wood Clad Window Prices
Let’s turn to wood clad windows, which are the most expensive material on the market today. There is a tremendous amount of variation with wood windows, but in 2024, the average cost of a wood window might be $2000 for an insert or retrofit window full installed. Therefore, 12 wood windows would run $24,000.
12 Wood Clad Units will run $24,000 - or $27K for new construction
13 Wood Clad Units will run $26,000 - or $29.25K for new construction
14 Wood Clad Units will run $28,000 - or $31.5K for new construction
15 Wood Clad Units will run $30,000 - or $33.75K for new construction
Again, if you need new construction or full frame installation, you can add an additional $250 per window as a rule of thumb.
Average Cost To Replace Windows In A 3 Bed House
Let’s turn to fiberglass, which typically run 40% or higher more than a vinyl window. (compare vinyl windows to fiberglass) I will put the average cost of a fiberglass window in 2024 at $1400 fully installed.
12 Fiberglass Window Units will run $16,800 - or $19.8K for new construction
13 Fiberglass Window Units will usually cost $18,200 - or $21.45K for new construction
14 Fiberglass Window Units will usually cost $19,600 - or $23.1K for new construction
15 Fiberglass Window Units will usually cost $21,000 - or $24.75K for new construction
Multiple Price Quotes
One parting note on the average cost to replace windows in a 3 bed house. Getting multiple bids is usually required to get to this price point. Remember that companies can price out your project quotes at whatever ludicrous price point they want. Getting 4 to 5 bids and letting each of the companies who comes out to give you a bid know this should insure that they keep their price quotes fair.
3 Bedroom Home Price Quote
Hello Dane, I am looking to replace 15 double hung and 1 picture window in the Hartford CT area in my 3 bedroom home. Can you please send your recommended replacement list? I have received a quote for okna 500 triple pane with foam filled frames for 13,200, and Vinylmax 4700 series triple pane for 11,600. What’s your opinion on those options? Thanks for the support.
Jeff - Homeowner - from 2025
Editor Reply
Hi Jeff, so I do like both of the brands/windows that you have so far. The Okna windows 500 series is going to be my pick over the Vinylmax 4700 triple pane at the price points you have been quoted - but they're actually pretty close in terms of overall value. Here's the list, collect a couple more bids, and let's go from there!
Dane - Site Editor - from 2025
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