Move-out cleaning costs a national average of $360 on Angi, with most homeowners spending $120-$420 depending on home size, condition, and cleaning level. This Old House shows an average of $200-$400 or $0.20-$0.45 per square foot, and BobVila shows $110-$650 with a $360 average. One sourcing caveat up front: This Old House states its costs come from Fixr and Angi, and BobVila states its headline figures come from Angi and HomeAdvisor, so matching figures across these pages reflect shared sourcing rather than independent corroboration. Figures as published (June 2023 to October 2026).123
Move-out cleaning cost by home size
Angi prices base cleaning by square-footage band, while This Old House publishes per-size figures derived from the Fixr per-square-foot rate. The two publishers diverge widely at the same sizes, shown plainly below without reconciliation.12
| Source | Home size | Base cleaning cost |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | 1,000-1,500 sq ft | $120-$260 |
| Angi | 1,500-2,000 sq ft | $180-$300 |
| Angi | 2,000-2,500 sq ft | $240-$340 |
| Angi | 2,500-3,000 sq ft | $300-$380 |
| Angi | 3,000-3,500 sq ft | $360-$420 |
| This Old House | 800 sq ft | $160-$360 |
| This Old House | 1,000 sq ft | $200-$450 |
| This Old House | 1,500 sq ft | $300-$675 |
| This Old House | 2,000 sq ft | $400-$900 |
| This Old House | 2,500 sq ft | $500-$1,125 |
| This Old House | 3,000 sq ft | $600-$1,350 |
On Angi, the size table and the apartment table both carry the label “Apartment Move-Out Cleaning Cost” as published; based on the surrounding text on the same page, the first table covers houses by square footage, and the duplicate label is a publishing slip.1
Cost by apartment and home type
| Source | Type | Base cleaning cost |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | Studio apartment | $90-$130 |
| Angi | 1 bed, 1 bath apartment | $100-$190 |
| Angi | 2 bed, 2 bath apartment | $140-$210 |
| Angi | 3 bed, 2 bath apartment | $180-$300 |
| This Old House | Studio | $100-$210 |
| This Old House | 1-bedroom house | $110-$230 |
| This Old House | 2-bedroom house | $120-$270 |
| This Old House | Condo | $130-$270 |
| This Old House | Apartment | $140-$530 |
| This Old House | Townhouse | $140-$880 |
| This Old House | 3-bedroom house | $160-$320 |
| This Old House | 4-bedroom house | $200-$350 |
Standard vs. deep cleaning
Angi separates service levels: standard cleaning runs $75-$175 per visit and covers basics like sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and surface disinfecting, while deep cleaning runs $200-$400 and adds more intensive tasks like window washing and appliance cleaning. This Old House notes a move-out clean can be quicker than a standard deep clean because no furniture is in the way.12
Add-on services
Add-on pricing as published, with per-cell units; Angi figures and This Old House (Fixr) figures diverge on several services and are shown plainly. Angi estimates add-ons can add $150-$370 to the total.123
| Add-on service | Angi | This Old House (Fixr) | BobVila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet cleaning | $120-$240 per job | $75-$300 per project | $120-$240 per job |
| Window cleaning | $80-$300 total | $1.60-$3.20 per interior window; $6.40-$12.80 per exterior window | $80-$300 total |
| Fridge, oven, cabinet cleaning | $10-$40 per service | fridge $10-$50; oven $15-$40 | $10-$40 per appliance |
| Hardwood floor polishing | $100-$300 | $30-$75 (wood polishing) | $100-$300 |
| Tile and grout cleaning | $100-$200 | $250-$700 | $100-$200 |
| Junk removal | $60-$370 per job | $60-$150 per item to $650 per truckload; most pay $150-$350 per load | $60-$370 per job |
| Garage cleaning | $70-$200 | not listed | $70-$200 |
| Drapes | not listed | $120-$300 | not listed |
| Blinds | not listed | not listed | $5-$10 per set |
Where Angi and BobVila rows match exactly, remember BobVila states its figures come from Angi and HomeAdvisor, so the match reflects shared sourcing.13
Labor and timing
Angi puts move-out cleaning labor at around $50 per hour on average, or $25-$50 per cleaner, with a standard two-cleaner crew totaling about $100 per hour. This Old House publishes a wider hourly range of $30-$250 per hour from Fixr data. On timing, Angi reports that across 209,300 customer responses, 39.9% of homeowners request urgent house cleaning within 1 to 2 days and 32.9% schedule within two weeks.12
DIY move-out cleaning
DIY is realistic for a well-maintained home: BobVila prices cleaning supplies at $5-$50 each and a carpet cleaner rental at $25-$50 per day, and notes DIY cleaners should expect several days of work against a professional crew pace of about 1,000 square feet per hour for a four-person team. Angi likewise gives a four-person crew pace of about one hour per 1,000 square feet.13 For DIY supplies and machines, browse carpet cleaners at The Home Depot (non-affiliate link).
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Sources
- Angi, “How Much Does a Move-Out Clean Cost? [2026 Data],” updated October 14, 2026. https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-cost-move-out-cleaning.htm
- This Old House, “Move-Out Cleaning Cost,” updated June 9, 2026; the page states its costs were sourced from Fixr and Angi, so its figures are not independent of those publishers. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/moving/move-out-cleaning-cost
- BobVila, “Move-Out Cleaning Cost Guide: See What Pros Typically Charge,” updated June 8, 2023; the page states its headline figures come from Angi and HomeAdvisor, so matching numbers reflect shared sourcing. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/move-out-cleaning-cost/