Artificial Grass Cost per Square Foot
Prices as of November 2, 2026, straight from the store's catalog and its Installation Cost Calculator.
How much does artificial grass cost per square foot?
Always Green artificial turf from Artificial Grass & Landscaping costs $1.49 to $3.19 per square foot cut to length, or from $0.99 per square foot as a full roll. Turf with the supplies to install it runs $2.50 to $4.25 per square foot, plus a $2.00 per square foot project setup fee and sales tax. Contractor installation adds $4.00 to $8.00 per square foot.
Turf alone, by the square foot. Cut to length means you buy only the length you need from a roll; a full roll is the lowest price per square foot.
| Turf | Pile height | Face weight | Cut to length, from | Full roll, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany 54 oz | 1.34" (34 mm) | 25oz/SQFT+/-5% | $1.49 | $0.99 |
| Always Green Palm Springs 77 Oz. | 1.97" (50 mm) | 49oz/SQFT+/-5% | — | $1.29 |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. | 0.79" (20 mm) | 40oz/SQFT+/-5% | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | 0.75" (19 mm) | 58oz/SQFT+/-5% | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Always Green Newport 108 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 78oz/SQFT+/-5% | $2.39 | $1.99 |
| Always Green Carmel 115 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 90oz/SQFT+/-5% | $2.59 | $2.19 |
| Always Green Tahoe 160 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 115oz/SQFT+/-5% | $3.19 | $2.69 |
| Always Green Sierra 160 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% | $3.19 | $2.69 |
| Always Green Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% | $3.19 | $2.69 |
What does a 500 square foot artificial lawn cost?
A 500 sq ft yard comes to about $4,359 with Tuscany and about $5,311 with Santa Barbara, installed by a contractor: turf and supplies, $2.00 per sq ft project setup, 8.75% sales tax on the turf and supplies, and contractor services at $4.00 per sq ft. Delivery or pickup is extra or free (below).
| Turf | Turf & supplies per sq ft | Turf, supplies, setup & tax | Contractor services | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany | $2.50 | $2,359.38 | $2,000.00 | $4,359.38 |
| Always Green Palm Springs | $2.75 | $2,495.31 | $2,000.00 | $4,495.31 |
| Always Green Newport | $3.00 | $2,631.25 | $2,000.00 | $4,631.25 |
| Always Green Carmel | $3.25 | $2,767.19 | $2,000.00 | $4,767.19 |
| Always Green Tahoe | $4.25 | $3,310.94 | $2,000.00 | $5,310.94 |
| Always Green Sierra | $4.25 | $3,310.94 | $2,000.00 | $5,310.94 |
| Always Green Santa Barbara | $4.25 | $3,310.94 | $2,000.00 | $5,310.94 |
| Area | Turf, supplies, setup & tax | Contractor services | Total | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 sq ft | $1,415.63 | $2,400.00 | $3,815.63 | $12.72 |
| 500 sq ft | $2,359.38 | $2,000.00 | $4,359.38 | $8.72 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $4,718.75 | $4,000.00 | $8,718.75 | $8.72 |
The turf-and-supplies rate covers road base, decomposed granite (DG), infill, nails and sand if needed. Run your own numbers in the Installation Cost Calculator. Estimates use rounded-up measurements; the final square footage is confirmed by field measurement.
What changes the price?
- The turf. Heavier, taller turf costs more per square foot: compare them in the turf buyer's guide, in the first table above, or on the warehouse fence.
- The size of the job. Contractor services are $8.00 per sq ft for 250 to 499 sq ft and $4.00 per sq ft for 500 sq ft and up; the minimum is 250 sq ft.
- Cut piece or full roll. Full rolls are the lowest price per square foot; see full rolls on sale and discounted remnants.
- Delivery or pickup. Pickup at the warehouse is free; delivery inside the local area is $279.00 per order (delivery area and charges).
- Measuring. An on-site measuring visit with samples is $249.00 within 30 miles of Rancho Cordova, credited toward installation if you use our network of installation professionals.
Do you install the turf?
We provide contractors. Independent, third-party contractors install the turf within 40 miles of Rancho Cordova. You buy the turf and supplies first, then pay the contractor services price after the turf is installed.
We provide contractors: installation is done by independent, third-party contractors, not by Artificial Grass & Landscaping staff. Contractor services are available within 40 miles of the Rancho Cordova warehouse; further out, contact us first.
Doing it yourself? See how much turf to order and the installation supplies list.
Questions and answers
How much does artificial grass cost per square foot?
Always Green artificial turf from Artificial Grass & Landscaping costs $1.49 to $3.19 per square foot cut to length, or from $0.99 per square foot as a full roll. Turf with the supplies to install it runs $2.50 to $4.25 per square foot, plus a $2.00 per square foot project setup fee and sales tax. Contractor installation adds $4.00 to $8.00 per square foot.
How much does it cost to install 500 square feet of artificial grass?
About $4,359 to $5,311 with a contractor, depending on the turf, from the Installation Cost Calculator's rates (turf and supplies, project setup, sales tax and contractor services). Delivery is $279.00 per order in the local area, or pick up free.
Is there a price for contractors and dealers?
Yes. Stocking dealers can buy from $0.79 per square foot, and contractors and landscapers get dedicated pricing. See the Dealers, Contractors & Landscapers page or call for an account.
Do you install artificial grass?
We provide contractors: independent, third-party contractors install the turf within 40 miles of Rancho Cordova. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells the turf and installation supplies.
Next steps
Warehouse, office and samples: 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 · (916) 370-5527 (call or text)
Prices and charges as of November 2, 2026; the product pages and checkout always show the current figure.