House cleaning costs $118 to $238 per visit for most homes, a $176 national average across 98,643 Angi projects – while Fixr puts a one-time standard clean at $221 for a 4-bed, 3-bath home.1,3 Hourly rates run $25 to $75 per cleaner, and recurring contracts cost less per visit than one-offs.2,3*
$176
national average, 98,643 Angi projects
$118 – $238
per visit, Angi
$25 – $75
per hour per cleaner, HomeGuide
$0.10 – $0.17
per sq ft standard, HomeGuide
Quick math: cross-check a 2,000 sq ft home two ways with HomeGuide’s own numbers. By square footage ($0.06 to $0.16) it is $120 to $320; by size band (3 bed, 2 bath) it is $135 to $180 standard. The two models overlap but do not match – square footage penalizes large simple homes, size bands reward them. Ask which model your cleaner uses.
Published prices at a glance
Three references, all fetched and read October 2026:
| Measure | Angi1 | HomeGuide2 | Fixr3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per visit / average | $118 – $238 (avg $176) | – | $150 – $250 (avg $221) |
| Per hour, per cleaner | – | $25 – $75 | – |
| Per room | – | $30 – $50 | – |
| Per sq ft, standard | – | $0.06 – $0.17 | – |
| Per sq ft, deep clean | – | $0.11 – $0.30 | up to 2x standard |
| Per sq ft, move-out | – | $0.22 – $0.33 | – |
| Studio / 1 bed 1 bath | – | $60 – $90 | from $99 |
| 3 bed 2 bath, standard | – | $135 – $180 | – |
| 3 bed 2 bath, deep | – | $180 – $280 | – |
| 4 bed 3 bath, standard | – | $140 – $200 | $221 average basis |
| 5 bed 4 bath | – | – | up to $418 |
Where they disagree: the averages spread $45 apart – Angi’s $176 comes from nearly 100,000 real projects of all sizes, while Fixr’s $221 describes one specific scope (one-time clean, 4 bed 3 bath), so they measure different things rather than contradict. HomeGuide’s own two models disagree with each other on the same 2,000 sq ft home ($120 to $320 by square feet versus $135 to $180 by bedroom count), which tells you quotes vary as much by pricing model as by market. On deep cleans all sources agree on the direction: roughly 1.5x to 2x standard.1,2,3
What pushes the price up
Cleaning type: deep cleaning runs $0.11 to $0.30 per sq ft and move-out $0.22 to $0.33 per HomeGuide – up to twice a standard visit, since every surface gets hand work.2,3
Bathrooms and bedrooms: each added room runs $10 to $30 standard ($35 deep) per HomeGuide – bathrooms cost the most per square foot.2
Frequency: one-time cleans cost the most per visit ($100 to $420 per Fixr); weekly, bi-weekly and monthly contracts discount each visit because upkeep stays light.3
Add-ons: interior windows, inside the fridge or oven, and carpet cleaning are separate line items per Angi – a standard quote rarely includes them.1
Three worked examples (we did the math)
| Project | Cost basis | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 sq ft home, HomeGuide sq-ft rate | 2,000 x $0.06 – $0.16 – our math | $120 – $320 (published example: $110 – $320) |
| 3 bed 2 bath: standard vs deep | published bands (HomeGuide) | $135 – $180 standard; $180 – $280 deep (+$45 – $100) |
| Two cleaners, 3-hour visit | 2 x 3 hr x $25 – $75 (HomeGuide) – our math | $150 – $450 |
These are example projects, not quotes – home size, cleaning type, frequency, condition and add-ons set the real number.
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FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost? $118 to $238 per visit for most homes per Angi ($176 average, 98,643 projects); hourly rates run $25 to $75 per cleaner and a 3 bed 2 bath standard clean costs $135 to $180 per HomeGuide.1,2
Is a recurring contract cheaper? Yes – one-time cleans run $100 to $420 per Fixr while weekly, bi-weekly and monthly agreements discount each visit. The first visit of a contract is often priced like a deep clean.3
What is the difference between standard and deep cleaning? Standard covers surfaces, floors, kitchens and baths; deep adds baseboards, light fixtures, vents and hand-scrubbing – and costs roughly 1.5x to 2x.2,3
How long does a house cleaning take? A 3 bed 2 bath typically takes a two-person team 1.5 to 3 hours. That is our rule of thumb, not from the cited sources.2
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Hire a House Cleaner
- HomeGuide – House Cleaning Prices
- Fixr – House Cleaning Prices
*Prices are 2025-2026 national averages from the cited sources and vary by home size, cleaning type, frequency, condition and region. Get at least three itemized quotes.