How much does move-out cleaning cost in Los Angeles?
Move-out cleaning in Los Angeles costs $259 for a one bedroom and $669 for a five bedroom, and a two person crew is on site 4 to 5 hours. Those are Ready Rental Cleaning’s 2026 prices for an empty home, flat rather than hourly, with supplies, equipment and $2,000,000 liability insurance included.
Current as of August 2026, across the Los Angeles service area, roughly 20 miles around Calabasas.
Move-out cleaning prices by home size
One flat price for the whole home. The task count next to each size is the published checklist for that size, counted from the same list the crew works off on the job.
| Home size | Square footage | Move-out price | Tasks on the checklist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | Up to 900 sqft | $259 | 82 |
| 2 bedroom | Up to 1,250 sqft | $329 | 82 |
| 3 bedroom | Up to 1,600 sqft | $419 | 85 |
| 4 bedroom | Up to 2,200 sqft | $529 | 90 |
| 5 bedroom | Up to 3,000 sqft | $669 | 93 |
A move-in clean is the same job at the same price, run before your things arrive. A home in heavy or neglected condition carries a 25 percent surcharge on the base price, quoted before the visit, never added afterward.
Why a move-out costs more than a regular clean
An empty home has nowhere to hide. Cabinets, closets, drawers, the space behind the fridge and every inch of floor and baseboard are all in scope, which is work a lived-in home does not allow. Here is the same house at all three depths.
| Home size | Standard clean | Deep clean | Move-out clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $155 | $229 | $259 |
| 2 bedroom | $185 | $279 | $329 |
| 3 bedroom | $235 | $349 | $419 |
| 4 bedroom | $315 | $469 | $529 |
| 5 bedroom | $399 | $599 | $669 |
What the move-out clean covers
Deposit-grade clean for an empty home. Deep-clean detailing on every surface, built for an empty place: inside every cabinet, drawer, and closet, walls and baseboards spot-washed, behind the fridge, floors corner to corner, and photo proof of every room for your deposit.
- Dust top to bottom: ceiling fan, headboard, wall art, blinds, lamps, dresser top, nightstands. Do not move or open personal items.
- Wipe mirrors and the inside of windows streak-free.
- Empty the bedroom trash and reline.
- Vacuum carpet and rugs (move light items only). Mop any hard floor.
- Wipe baseboards in every bedroom — top edge collects most dust
- Squirt toilet bowl cleaner under the rim. Coat all surfaces.
- Spray tub / shower walls and floor, top to bottom.
- Spray the sink basin.
- Wipe the mirror streak-free.
- Wipe the vanity counter and cabinet fronts.
- Load dirty dishes into the dishwasher and start it, or hand-wash what is in the sink. Do not put away items you are unsure about.
- Clean the microwave inside and out.
- Clean the stovetop surface, grates, and control knobs.
- Wipe the exterior fronts and handles of the oven, fridge, and dishwasher.
- Wipe small countertop appliances (toaster, coffee maker, kettle).
- Remove trash and straighten items
- Knock down cobwebs from ceiling corners
- Dust blinds, set halfway open
- Living room done? Take the AFTER photo now, same doorway as the BEFORE
- Wipe baseboards in living + dining + hallway
- Check in with you on priorities before starting
- Open curtains and approved windows to ventilate
- Photograph living room before any cleaning
- Photograph every bathroom before any cleaning
- Photograph every bedroom before any cleaning
The full list, task by task, is on the checklist page. Pick Residential, then Move-Out, and it counts out the exact list for your home size.
How long it takes
4 to 5 hours with a two person crew, which is how move-outs are staffed, or 5 to 7 hours with one cleaner. Book it after the movers are out and before the walkthrough, and leave the utilities on: the crew needs water, light and a working vacuum outlet.
Add-ons and what each costs
Inside the oven, inside the fridge and inside the cabinets are already part of a move-out. These are the extras a landlord sometimes asks for on top.
Pull racks, degrease the interior, scrub the door glass. One oven, about 40 min.
Remove shelves, scrub the interior, wipe bins and gasket. One fridge, about 30 min.
Interior glass and sills, reachable windows only. $5 per window (this covers about 8). Add more as a custom item.
Wipe out the empty kitchen cabinet interiors (customer empties them first). About 30 min.
Spot-wash marks, scuffs and handprints, one room. $30 per room, about 30 min. Add more rooms as custom items.
Wash, dry and fold, 2 loads. Extra loads +$20 per 2. About 20 min hands-on.
Sweep and tidy the garage floor, cobweb removal. One garage, about 25 min.
Wipe-down, sweep, cobweb removal. One patio or balcony, about 25 min.
What a move-out clean does not do
Cleaning is not repair. If a landlord is holding a deposit over a hole in the wall or a scratched floor, that is a handyman job, not this one. Here is the whole line.
- Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning (we vacuum only)
- Black mold or mold remediation
- Biohazards, blood, feces, or bodily fluids
- Pest extermination or active infestations
- Hoarder-level clutter or conditions
- Trash or junk hauling
- Permanent stains (anything that will not come out)
- Heavily soiled or neglected areas beyond a standard clean
- Exterior or upper-floor windows
- Lifting over 20 lbs or moving heavy furniture
- Handling valuables: electronics and TVs, collectibles, trinkets, or delicate fixtures (we clean around them)
Photo proof of every room
Every room is photographed before and after, and the photos go to you when the crew signs the job off. If a landlord or property manager later disputes how the unit was left, you are not arguing from memory. Cleaners are background checked, bonded and covered by $2,000,000 in general liability insurance.
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Common questions
How much does move-out cleaning cost in Los Angeles?
$259 for a 1 bedroom, $329 for a 2 bedroom, $419 for a 3 bedroom, $529 for a 4 bedroom, and $669 for a 5 bedroom. The price is flat, not hourly, and it covers supplies, equipment, the crew and $2,000,000 liability insurance.
Why does a move-out clean cost more than a regular clean?
An empty home exposes everything a lived-in home hides: inside every cabinet, drawer and closet, behind the fridge, baseboards, walls and floors corner to corner. On a 1 bedroom that is $259 for the move-out against $155 for a standard clean and $229 for a deep clean.
How long does a move-out clean take?
4 to 5 hours with a two person crew, or 5 to 7 hours with one cleaner. Move-outs run a two person crew, so a same-day handoff to a landlord or a new tenant is realistic.
Does the home need to be empty?
Yes, and that is the point. The price assumes furniture and belongings are out, so the crew can clean inside cabinets, closets and drawers and reach the floors and walls. Furniture still in the home turns it into a deep clean, which is quoted differently.
Do I get proof for my landlord?
Yes. The crew photographs every room before and after, and the photos are sent to you when the job is signed off. That is the record you forward to a landlord or property manager who disputes the condition of the unit.
Will this get my deposit back?
The clean is built to pass a landlord walkthrough and the photos are your evidence, but no cleaning company controls a deposit decision. Damage, unpaid rent and normal wear are separate from cleanliness, and we do not repair or repaint.
Do you do move-in cleans too?
Yes, at the same price. A move-in clean is the identical empty-home job, run before your things arrive rather than after they leave.
What if the home is in rough shape?
A home in heavy or neglected condition carries a 25 percent surcharge on the base price, quoted before the visit and never added afterward. Real damage, black mold, biohazards and junk hauling are outside the job entirely.
What parts of Los Angeles do you cover?
The service area is roughly 20 miles around Calabasas, covering Woodland Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Studio City, Toluca Lake and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Book a move-out clean
Pick your home size and the date the place is empty. The price above is what you are charged.