What will your quote include?
The national range is a starting point. Share your square footage, number of bathrooms, move-out deadline, and whether the home will be empty. Send photos if there is heavy buildup or if the cleaner needs to price a specific task.
| Rental size | Details to give the cleaner | Items to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Square footage, bathroom, kitchen appliances | Minimum booking charge and appliance interiors |
| 1-bedroom apartment | Bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, and floor types | Baseboards, empty cabinets, and fridge shelves |
| 2–3 bedroom home | Bathrooms, stairs, and any garage or patio | Stairs, extra rooms, carpet service, and exterior areas |
Compare the same work
Suppose you need the oven and fridge cleaned in addition to the apartment. These two fictional quotes show how to compare what you would pay for the same work.
Quote A · $240 base
- Apartment cleaning: $240
- Oven interior: $40
- Fridge interior: $35
Comparable total: $315
Quote B · $295 flat
- Apartment cleaning included
- Oven interior included
- Fridge interior included
Comparable total: $295
Quote B costs $20 less for the work in this example. Before booking, ask both cleaners for a written total that includes any taxes, parking charges, and fees.
Check these possible extras
Kitchen interiors
Confirm the oven, refrigerator, drawers, and cabinets separately. Ask whether you need to empty or defrost the freezer in advance.
Carpets and windows
Specify whether you need vacuuming or professional carpet cleaning. Ask whether window service covers glass, tracks, and screens.
Extra time
Flag pet hair, heavy buildup, or a last-minute booking. Ask how the cleaner handles extra work and whether they will check with you before charging more.
Access and handoff
Confirm parking, elevator access, keys, utilities, and the time you need to hand the unit back. Request a receipt showing the work completed.
Move-out cleaning checklist
Compare this list with the written instructions from your property manager. Check off the items you need or print a copy for move-out day.
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Living areas and bedrooms
Final walkthrough
Source and methodology
The national benchmark comes from Thumbtack’s U.S. move-out cleaning cost guide, updated May 27, 2026. The two quotes on this page are worked examples. Local providers set their own prices.
About this site: Clean Move Guide is an independent reference for renters comparing move-out cleaning quotes in the United States.
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