Lawn mowing costs $44 to $71 per visit for most homeowners (average $57) per LawnStarter, and $44.37 on average across real booked mows per GreenPal’s marketplace data.1,3 HomeAdvisor puts the full range wider at $50 to $205 per visit.2*
$44 – $71
per visit, LawnStarter
$44.37
real-mow average, GreenPal
$32 – $68
per hour
$0.01 – $0.06
per sq ft
Quick math: a 10,000 sq ft lawn typically lands at $44 to $71 per visit – LawnStarter’s flat-rate range. Their per-square-foot rate ($0.01 to $0.06) would give $100 to $600 for the same lawn, which is why most pros quote flat visit rates with a ~$30 minimum instead. Weekly mowing at the $57 average over a 30-week season is about $1,710 – our multiplication.
Published prices at a glance
Three references, all fetched and read October 2026. GreenPal’s figures come from real completed mows on its marketplace, not estimates:
| Measure | LawnStarter1 | HomeAdvisor2 | GreenPal3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per visit | $44 – $71 (avg $57) | $50 – $205 | $44.37 national average |
| Per hour | $32 – $68 | $35 – $70 | – |
| Per square foot | $0.01 – $0.06 | – | – |
| Per acre | – | $50 – $200 | – |
| Minimum (under 5,000 sq ft) | ~$30 | – | – |
| Weekly service plan | – | $50 – $200 per visit | – |
| Monthly service plan | – | $100 – $300 per visit | – |
| City extremes | – | – | Las Vegas $105, Albuquerque and Odessa $25 |
Where they disagree: HomeAdvisor’s $50 to $205 visit range is far wider than LawnStarter’s $44 to $71 and GreenPal’s $44.37 real-mow average. HomeAdvisor’s figure folds in larger one-off maintenance jobs; GreenPal’s is actual transaction data for a standard mow. For a routine weekly or biweekly mow, budget from LawnStarter and GreenPal.1,2,3
What pushes the price up
Lawn size: the main driver – pricing runs by the visit, the hour, or the square foot, with a ~$30 minimum for small lots under 5,000 sq ft per LawnStarter.1
Overgrowth: a lawn that has turned into a jungle costs well above the average even when small – first-visit cleanup is priced like a different job per LawnStarter.1
Obstacles and edging: trees, shrubs and landscaping features add trimming time, and extra edging raises the price per LawnStarter.1
Location: GreenPal’s real-mow data shows an $80 gap between the priciest market (Las Vegas, $105) and the cheapest (Albuquerque and Odessa, $25).3
Frequency: mowing packages and maintenance plans reduce the per-visit cost per LawnStarter; HomeAdvisor prices weekly plans at $50 to $200 and monthly at $100 to $300 per visit.1,2
Three worked examples (we did the math)
| Project | Cost basis | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly mow, 30-week season, average lawn | 30 x $57 LawnStarter average – our math | ~$1,710 per season |
| 2-hour mow at hourly rates | 2 x $32 – $68 (LawnStarter) – our math | $64 – $136 per visit |
| Biweekly mows for a year, cheapest vs priciest city | 26 x $25 (Albuquerque) vs 26 x $105 (Las Vegas), GreenPal – our math | $650 vs $2,730 per year |
These are example projects, not quotes – lawn size, condition and city set the real number. Measure the mowable area with our square footage calculator.
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FAQ
How much does lawn mowing cost per visit? $44 to $71 for most homeowners per LawnStarter (average $57), and $44.37 on average across real booked mows per GreenPal. HomeAdvisor’s wider $50 to $205 range includes larger one-off jobs.1,2,3
Is it cheaper to pay per hour or per visit? Hourly rates run $32 to $70 – a quick 45-minute mow costs less hourly, but most pros quote flat visit rates with a ~$30 minimum, which usually wins for average lawns.1,2
Does a mowing package save money? Yes – LawnStarter notes maintenance plans reduce the per-visit cost, and a weekly plan keeps the lawn in the cheap-to-mow condition instead of paying overgrowth rates.1
Why is mowing so much more expensive in some cities? GreenPal’s real-mow data shows Las Vegas at $105 versus $25 in Albuquerque and Odessa – labor rates, demand and climate drive the gap.3
Sources
- LawnStarter – Lawn Mowing Cost
- HomeAdvisor – Lawn Care and Maintenance Costs
- GreenPal – U.S. Lawn Mowing Cost Report
*Prices are 2025-2026 national averages from the cited sources and vary by lawn size, condition, frequency and city. Get at least three itemized quotes.