Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Portland, OR
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $379 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Portland 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 use this house cleaning to help secure their security deposit, buyers and renters clean before bringing in boxes, and sellers prepare for open houses. We use the same landlord-style checklist on every job, offer a free itemized quote, and serve all of Portland and surrounding communities.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Portland?
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Portland starts from $379 per visit. For comparison, a recurring standard clean for an occupied home starts from $239. The empty-home service costs more because no surface is skipped for the walkthrough, including inside every cabinet, closet, oven, and refrigerator, along with deep house cleaning for baseboards and 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. Your quote includes inside the kitchen appliances, cleared cabinets, closets, and baseboards without per-item add-on fees. Every estimate is a free itemized quote.
What move out cleaning in Portland involves that a generic one does not
In Portland, 52% of homes are single-family detached houses and 12% are in multi-unit buildings, while in nearby Oatfield, 85% are single-family houses. Single-family layouts mean extra stairs and entryway floors that accumulate tracking marks, whereas large apartment buildings involve strict leasing-office check-out inspections. In seasons with wildfire smoke, fine ash settles on window sills, door frames, and air vents. Landlords and buyers check these edges first during a walkthrough, so wiping down sills and vent covers is essential before handing over keys. Local winter weather also brings ice storms, which track heavy moisture and grit into entry halls. A practical step is scrubbing grout and entry tile thoroughly so salt marks and mildew do not trigger lease deductions.
Getting the security deposit back in Portland
Under Oregon law, a landlord has 31 days to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession. The clock starts only when key return and possession are complete. Read our Oregon move-out and move-in cleaning page for complete details on deposit rules, normal wear and tear, and check-in documentation. Dated photos taken after the clean along with an itemized receipt give you clear evidence to resolve potential deposit disputes.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Portland
A move-out or move-in cleaning takes 2 to 4 labor hours for a studio or one-bedroom home, 4 to 6 labor hours for a two-bedroom property, 5 to 8 labor hours for a three-bedroom house around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, and 8 to 14 or more labor hours for four bedrooms and above. A two-person crew halves the time spent on site. Cleaning inside kitchen appliances alone can add 2 to 3 labor hours on a move-out clean. Booking a few days in advance is standard. Schedule your move-out cleaning service for the day after movers finish, and schedule move-in visits before furniture arrives, ensuring water and power remain active.
Cleaning services in Portland and nearby cities
Our house cleaners cover every neighborhood in Portland as well as neighboring cities. If you are moving within the area, your move-out cleaning and your move-in cleaning can be arranged together on a single quote. Address verification for any local ZIP code happens during your free quote request.
Move out cleaning in Portland: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Portland?
The starting price for a move out cleaning is from $379 per visit. The final cost depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and current property condition, rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a cleaner is worth it when the security deposit at stake exceeds the cost of the clean or when your lease mandates a clean unit. It is unnecessary if your lease automatically deducts a mandatory fixed cleaning fee regardless of condition.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The service covers deep house cleaning inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets. It also includes thorough washing of bathrooms from top to bottom, scrubbing baseboards, and cleaning all bare floors.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a flat rate per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and home condition. Hourly quotes are difficult to compare because total costs fluctuate depending on crew size and speed.
How long does a landlord in Oregon have to return a security deposit?
A landlord must return the security deposit within 31 days after you end the tenancy and return possession. Visit our Oregon move-out cleaning page for a full summary of state move-out rules.