Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Manhattan, NY
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $429 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Manhattan is a top-to-bottom clean of an empty home, inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets and closets included, priced flat per visit by home size. Tenants handing back the keys and wanting the security deposit back book a move-out cleaning, while buyers and renters order a move-in cleaning before they unpack, and sellers get a home ready for showings. We use the same landlord-style checklist on every visit, offer a free itemized quote, and provide coverage across the city and nearby locations.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Manhattan?
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning in Manhattan starts from $429 per visit. By comparison, a standard house cleaning for an occupied home starts from $269. The higher cost reflects the scope of an empty home, where nothing is skipped for the walkthrough, including inside every cabinet, closet, appliance, baseboard, and line of grout. We quote a flat rate per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and the overall condition of the home, so the total is known before anyone arrives, while an hourly quote can grow when the job runs long. Rather than charging per item, our move-out cleaning includes deep house cleaning tasks such as scrubbing inside the oven and refrigerator, wiping emptied cabinets and closets, and clearing baseboards. Every request receives a free itemized quote.
What move out cleaning in Manhattan involves that a generic one does not
Housing across New York County differs from much of the state, as 1% of homes are single-family detached houses, 33% are in apartment buildings of 20 or more units, and 25% are owner-occupied. High-density buildings require careful coordination with building management for service elevator bookings and move-out inspections. In coastal areas, FEMA ranks the county among the most frequent for coastal flooding, which leaves salt marks, soil, and moisture around entries that demand thorough attention. Strong windstorms also push dust and gritty debris directly into entryways, window tracks, and sills. Before a lease turnover or sale, check all window tracks for trapped dirt and ensure entry floors are cleared of salt haze, as a leasing office or buyer notices these spots during a final walk.
Getting the security deposit back in Manhattan
Under New York law, a landlord must return your security deposit within 14 days after you move out and vacate the premises. The clock starts the day you fully surrender the property. To learn about normal wear and tear, timeline rules, and what to document, visit our New York move-out cleaning page. Dated photos of every room right after the clean, paired with an itemized receipt, settle most disputes with a landlord over property condition.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Manhattan
A studio or one-bedroom move-out clean usually requires 2 to 4 labor hours, while a two-bedroom takes 4 to 6 labor hours. A three-bedroom home ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet requires 5 to 8 labor hours, and four or more bedrooms starting at 3,000 square feet take 8 to 14 or more labor hours. A two-person crew roughly halves the time spent on site. Heavy appliance grime can add 2 to 3 hours to a job. Booking a few days ahead is sufficient. Plan the move-out clean for the last day, after the movers finish and before the walkthrough, and make sure power and water stay on.
Cleaning services in Manhattan and nearby cities
Our cleaning service covers every neighborhood in Manhattan as well as surrounding areas across New York County. You can schedule a move-out clean for your old apartment and a move-in clean for your new residence on a single quote, even across different addresses. Any ZIP code outside our main service area is confirmed during your free quote.
Move out cleaning in Manhattan: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Manhattan?
A move-out clean starts from $429 per visit. The final price depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the general condition of the property rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a cleaner is worthwhile if your security deposit is larger than the cost of the clean or if your lease explicitly requires a clean unit upon move-out. It is unnecessary if your lease already assesses a non-refundable, fixed cleaning fee regardless of condition.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The visit covers a complete deep house cleaning of all living areas. This includes scrubbing inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets, alongside wiping baseboards, cleaning bathrooms top to bottom, and washing floors.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we charge a flat price per visit calculated from bedrooms, bathrooms, and initial condition. Hourly rates make costs hard to predict because total hours vary depending on who arrives to clean.
How long does a landlord in New York have to return a security deposit?
A landlord has 14 days to return your money once you have vacated the property. For a complete overview of state deposit regulations, review our New York move-out and move-in cleaning page.