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How Much Should My New Floor Cost? Prices for hardwood range from $2 a square foot for the cheapest flooring up to $30 or more on the high end. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Eric G. of Potomac, Md.)
Typical Costs. The cost for installation of a hardwood floor is usually quoted on a per-square-foot basis. The total cost of a given floor can vary greatly depending on the cost of the flooring material you choose and your location, but you can expect the range to be between $5 and $10 per square foot.he cost for installation of a hardwood floor is usually quoted on a per-square-foot basis. The total cost of a given floor can vary greatly depending on the cost of the flooring material you choose and your location, but you can expect the range to be between $5 and $10 per square foot.