Yeah that should be closer to $900-1000 for decent carpet. Problem is companies don't want to do such a small job so costs go way up to make profit.

Just looked, $4.48 sqft for Stainmaster carpet with deluxe installation from Lowe's.

Lowe's did not put price per foot. They have it as 240 square feet for a total of 1195.00. Pad is 249.60. Tax is 119.20. (total $1,564.00)

Dan the prices are very high..

Im a retailer in Lubbock,so probably cant help with yours,You should be able to get a room like that done somewhere between 650-1000..Stay away from home depot and lowes for carpet projects..they are competitive on cash and carry,but not even in the game on installed goods,and cant you all the horror stories
i hear trying to get an installation done..

You need 28 sq yds.Depending on the quality you want.. I guarantee you can find a decent carpet and pad for somewhere between 20-30 per yd..$560-$840.I do pay my installers a min charge of 100.00 but even with that less than a thousand..

Find a small local retailer,and they can make it happen...message me if want need any suggestions..

This makes complete sense. A small job still requires windshield time there and back.

If you want lower per sq foot, make the job larger. Chances are that will lower your per sq foot cost. Otherwise, you are paying top dollar for a small job.