House Cleaning Cost: Pricing by Home Size and Service Type
A standard house cleaning visit typically costs $150 to $250, though price scales directly with home size, ranging from $75 for a small apartment to $400 or more for a large home.
What drives the price
House cleaning cost scales almost directly with square footage, since more space means more time on the job. Most companies price per visit based on home size rather than a flat rate.
| Home size | Typical cost per visit |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $75 – $125 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $100 – $200 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $150 – $300 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $250 – $500 |
Cost by service type
Beyond home size, the type of cleaning requested is the other major price driver. A quick maintenance clean costs far less than a deep clean or a move-out clean, which involve significantly more time and often different equipment.
| Service type | Typical cost per visit |
|---|---|
| Basic / maintenance clean | $75 – $175 |
| Deep cleaning | $200 – $400 |
| Move-in / move-out cleaning | $200 – $400 |
Hourly rates
Professional cleaning companies typically charge $45 to $75 per hour per cleaner, while independent cleaners run lower at $30 to $45 per hour, though independents usually don't carry insurance or bonding. For recurring service, many companies offer a discount over one-time cleaning rates.
What else affects the total
- First clean versus maintenance — an initial deep clean almost always costs more than follow-up visits, since it brings the home to a clean baseline the recurring service can then maintain.
- Number of bathrooms — bathrooms take disproportionately more time than other rooms and are often priced as an add-on.
- Frequency — weekly or biweekly service is typically cheaper per visit than a one-time cleaning.
- Pets — homes with pets often carry a small surcharge for additional vacuuming and hair removal.
Is your quote reasonable?
For a standard 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft home with a basic maintenance clean, a quote in the $100 to $250 range per visit is typical nationally. If a quote is significantly above that for a routine (non-deep, non-move-out) clean, ask exactly what's included; add-ons like inside-oven or inside-fridge cleaning are common reasons a quote runs higher than expected.
Last updated: August 2026