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2026 Cost Guide

Window Replacement Cost 2026: Current Prices & Cost Drivers

Use current national cost datasets as a planning benchmark, then narrow the estimate by window style, frame material, glass and location.

Source-linked dataUpdated for 2026No quote form required

National average

$1,047

per installed window

Typical window range

$700–$1,400

per installed window

Project average

$7,348

Angi 2026 project benchmark

Typical labor

$100–$300

per window

Window style2026 installed rangeSource
Single-hung$200$850Modernize 2026
Double-hung$500$1,400Modernize 2026
Sliding$600$1,500Modernize 2026
Casement$500$1,800Modernize 2026
Awning$477$1,107Modernize 2026
Picture$600$1,900Modernize 2026
Bay$1,700$3,700Modernize 2026
Bow$1,810$3,859Modernize 2026

What current 2026 data says

Modernize reports a 2026 national average of $1,047 per replacement window, with a typical installed range of $700–$1,400. Angi reports a broader individual-window range of $300–$2,500 and a project average of $7,348. The gap is useful: replacement pricing varies sharply by project scope and specifications.

  • Treat national averages as planning benchmarks, not quotes.
  • Compare at least two current datasets before publishing a single number.
  • Keep material, style, glass and installation complexity separate in your budget.

Why your quote can move

Window type, frame material, size, glass package, full-frame work, access, trim repair, permitting and local labor can all change the installed cost. Premium bay/bow assemblies and structural work can move far beyond a standard double-hung replacement.

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window replacement cost FAQs

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What is the average cost to replace a window in 2026?

Modernize reports a national average of $1,047 per window in its 2026 dataset, while other datasets show wider ranges. Use that figure as a benchmark rather than a guaranteed quote.

How much is labor for window replacement?

Angi's 2026 guide lists typical labor at about $100–$300 per window for standard replacement work, with complex jobs potentially costing more.

Why are bay and bow windows more expensive?

They are multi-unit projected assemblies with more material and installation complexity than standard single units, so current cost datasets show materially higher ranges.