While it all depends on the quality, sheet vinyl is often the most affordable flooring choice on the market, followed by laminate and vinyl plank flooring. A high-quality sheet vinyl product can range in price from $10 to $100 or more per square foot, while a low-quality version can cost as little as $5 per square foot. Laminate flooring is generally more expensive than sheet vinyl, ranging from $20 to $100 or more per square foot, but it looks like real wood so it makes a great addition for any home office or living room. Vinyl plank is still more expensive than other flooring options, averaging $50 to $150 per square foot, but it can also be the most durable if you need your floors to hold up to lots of traffic or pets. The bottom line is that you can get cheap flooring, but you won't get good quality for much less than $100 per square foot. The best value-priced choices are usually made up of scrap pieces of old flooring that have been glued together to make one big piece. These can be nice to look at, but they tend to be textured instead of smooth like new flooring, so they don't offer as much comfort when walking on them.