Move-out cleaning cost calculator
Work out a realistic price for a move-out cleaning before you book. Set the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, carpets and whether you need the oven done, and the calculator gives you a ballpark range based on typical US move-out cleaning prices. Use it to sanity-check a quote or to price up a job.
Price up your move-out cleaning
How many bedrooms are in the property.
Include en-suites and half-baths.
Number of carpeted rooms you want cleaned.
A deep oven clean is usually priced as an extra.
A ballpark range from typical US prices. Confirm the exact figure with your cleaner.
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What goes into the price
A move-out cleaning is priced by how much there is to clean, not by the hour. Cleaners start from a base price for a small property and add for each extra bedroom and bathroom, because more rooms means more time, more products and more surfaces to bring up to a move-out standard. Carpets and ovens are usually priced as separate line items, since both need specialist equipment and a lot of extra time.
Enter the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how many carpeted rooms need cleaning, and whether you want the oven done.
See a low-to-high ballpark and a typical mid-market figure based on typical US move-out cleaning prices.
Take your range to a local cleaning company with the property details and ask them to confirm a firm price.
Save a one-page PDF of your estimate to keep or share with your landlord or property manager.
Estimate = base price + bedrooms + bathrooms + carpets + oven extras Why move-out quotes vary so much
Size, condition and extras move the price
The same number of bedrooms can be a cheap clean or an expensive one. A lightly used apartment handed back tidy costs far less than one that needs grease, hard-water stains and grime shifted before it will pass a move-out walkthrough. Carpet cleaning, oven cleaning and inside windows are the extras that swing the total most, which is why two quotes for the "same" job can look very different.
The job goes to the cleaner who answers
When a tenant or landlord is calling around for a move-out cleaning, they usually book the first cleaner who picks up and gives a clear price. If your phone rings out while you are mid-job, that lead goes to the next name on the list. Hey Jodie answers every call 24/7 for cleaning businesses, takes the property details and books the slot, so you stop losing jobs to missed calls.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a move-out cleaning cost in the US? +
As a rough guide, a studio or one-bed apartment starts at around 120 to 200, a two-bed property is commonly 220 to 360, and larger three and four-bed homes run from roughly 360 upwards once carpets and an oven clean are added. Prices vary by area and by the condition of the property. Use the calculator above for a range based on your specific size and extras.
What affects the price of a move-out cleaning? +
The main drivers are the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether carpets need cleaning, and whether the oven needs a deep clean. On top of that, the condition of the property, your location, and whether the clean has to pass a landlord or property-manager walkthrough all push the price up or down. Extras like inside windows, balconies and appliances can add more.
Are carpet and oven cleaning included in the price? +
Not always. Many cleaners quote a base move-out price and list carpet cleaning and oven cleaning as separate add-ons, because both take extra time and specialist equipment. The calculator lets you add carpeted rooms and an oven clean so your estimate reflects what you actually need. Always check what is and is not included before you book.
Is this estimate accurate? +
It is a realistic ballpark built from typical US move-out cleaning prices, not a fixed quote. It is good for budgeting and for checking whether a quote you have been given looks fair. The real price depends on the condition of the property and the individual cleaner, so treat the range as a guide and confirm the exact figure with them.
How do I get an exact quote? +
Use this calculator to get your range, then contact a local move-out cleaning company with the property details - number of bedrooms and bathrooms, carpets, oven, and the condition it is in. Most will give a firm price over the phone or after a quick look at photos. The estimate here is the starting point for that conversation, not a substitute for it.
Does a more expensive clean mean my deposit is safer? +
Not on price alone, but a thorough move-out cleaning that matches the move-in condition is the single biggest thing within your control. A cheap clean that misses the oven, hard-water stains or carpets can still trigger a security deposit deduction. Make sure the quote covers everything the walkthrough will be checked against, and ask whether the cleaner offers a re-clean guarantee.
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