2026 Cost Guide
Use current national cost datasets as a planning benchmark, then narrow the estimate by window style, frame material, glass and location.
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 style | 2026 installed range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single-hung | $200–$850 | Modernize 2026 |
| Double-hung | $500–$1,400 | Modernize 2026 |
| Sliding | $600–$1,500 | Modernize 2026 |
| Casement | $500–$1,800 | Modernize 2026 |
| Awning | $477–$1,107 | Modernize 2026 |
| Picture | $600–$1,900 | Modernize 2026 |
| Bay | $1,700–$3,700 | Modernize 2026 |
| Bow | $1,810–$3,859 | Modernize 2026 |
Project context
A home's window count, opening sizes, styles and installation conditions matter more than a single advertised per-window price. Use national benchmarks as a starting point, then narrow the scope.
Modern residential exterior with large windows. Source record: Pexels / Jonathan Borba.
Before the quote
Contractors still need exact opening dimensions and site conditions before a planning range becomes a real bid. Custom sizes and frame damage can materially change the installed total.
Build a planning estimate →Window-frame measurement during renovation. Source record: Pexels / Ksenia Chernaya.
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.
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.
Use the numbers
Change window count, frame material, style and location in the estimator. It returns a planning range and shows the assumptions instead of hiding them.
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Quick answers
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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.
Angi's 2026 guide lists typical labor at about $100–$300 per window for standard replacement work, with complex jobs potentially costing more.
They are multi-unit projected assemblies with more material and installation complexity than standard single units, so current cost datasets show materially higher ranges.