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Apartment Cleaning Cost in Washington: Studio to Three-Bedroom Prices Across the State

Apartment cleaning in Washington costs $85 to $175 for a studio or one-bedroom and up to $290 for a three-bedroom in 2026. Move-out, deep clean, and Seattle prices.

Apartment Cleaning Cost in Washington: Studio to Three-Bedroom Prices Across the State

Apartment cleaning in Washington costs $85 to $175 for a standard clean on a studio or one-bedroom in 2026, $110 to $220 for a two-bedroom, and $150 to $290 for a three-bedroom. Seattle and the Eastside sit at the top of every range, Tacoma and Spokane in the middle, and Vancouver, Olympia, and the smaller cities at the bottom. Move-out cleans run 50 to 100 percent above standard cleans and are the most common one-time booking in the state, driven by a rental market that turns over constantly and a deposit law that makes a clean apartment worth real money.

Apartments are priced differently from houses. There are no stairs between floors inside the unit, less square footage, and usually one or two bathrooms, so the job is faster and the flat rates are lower.

What apartments add is building logistics: parking, elevator access, key pickup, and in Seattle's newer buildings, a concierge who needs the cleaner's name in advance. Companies that work apartments regularly price those in.

Standard Clean Prices by Unit Size

Apartment cleaning is flat-rate work almost everywhere in Washington. Companies quote by bedroom and bathroom count, and the numbers are consistent enough within a city that a phone quote is usually accurate within $20. The exception is older or unusually large units, which get a walkthrough.

The ranges below are for recurring standard service. One-time cleans on the same units run 15 to 25 percent higher, and the first visit is usually priced as a deep clean.

A studio in Seattle runs $95 to $160 for a standard recurring clean, and a one-bedroom $100 to $175. In Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond the numbers are the same or slightly higher.

In Tacoma, Everett, and Spokane a studio runs $80 to $130 and a one-bedroom $85 to $145. Vancouver, Olympia, Bellingham, and the Tri-Cities run $75 to $130 for either.

Two-bedroom apartments run $130 to $220 in Seattle and the Eastside, $110 to $185 in Tacoma and Spokane, and $100 to $170 elsewhere. Three-bedroom apartments and townhome-style units run $170 to $290 in Seattle, $150 to $240 in Tacoma and Spokane, and $135 to $220 in the smaller cities.

Bathrooms move the price within those ranges. A two-bedroom, two-bath unit costs $20 to $40 more than a two-bedroom, one-bath. Newer buildings with tile showers and glass doors take longer than older ones with fiberglass tubs.

Hourly Rates for Apartments

Independent cleaners in Washington charge $30 to $48 per hour, with Seattle at the top, and a one-bedroom apartment takes two to three hours. Companies charge $45 to $70 per cleaner hour but often send one cleaner to an apartment rather than a crew, and their flat rates for apartments are usually a better deal than their hourly rates.

Move-Out Cleans and the Deposit

Washington renters move more than homeowners anywhere, and the end of a lease is when most of them hire a cleaner for the first time. The math is simple, and the landlord-tenant rules make it more so.

Move-out cleaning is the biggest category of apartment cleaning in Washington, and the reason is the deposit. State law requires landlords to return the deposit or an itemized statement within 30 days, and landlords can deduct for cleaning beyond normal wear and tear. A professional move-out clean at $175 to $400 for a one- or two-bedroom is usually less than what a landlord deducts for the same work, and it removes the argument.

A studio or one-bedroom move-out runs $150 to $300 in Seattle and $125 to $250 elsewhere. A two-bedroom runs $200 to $400 in Seattle and $175 to $325 elsewhere.

A three-bedroom runs $275 to $525 in Seattle and $240 to $450 elsewhere. The clean covers inside all cabinets and drawers, inside the oven and fridge, baseboards, blinds, window tracks, and a full bathroom scrub, and most companies will provide a receipt to include with the move-out paperwork.

Seattle's rental market turns over heaviest in June through September, and companies book out two to three weeks for move-outs in those months. Spokane and Pullman turn over around the university calendars in May and August. Booking two weeks ahead is the safe move anywhere in the state during the busy months.

Move-In Cleans

A move-in clean on an empty apartment, done before the furniture arrives, is priced like a move-out and is worth it in buildings where the landlord's turnover clean was minimal. Many Seattle renters book a move-in clean for a new unit and a move-out clean for the old one with the same company on the same week, and some companies discount the pair.

What Washington Buildings Add

The unit is only part of the job. Getting a cleaner and a vacuum from the street to the front door of a Seattle high-rise can take 20 minutes, and companies that work apartments regularly have learned to ask about the building before quoting.

Parking is the first building cost. Cleaners in Seattle's Capitol Hill, Belltown, South Lake Union, and Ballard pay for street parking or garage access, and companies either add a $10 to $25 surcharge or build it into the flat rate.

A guest parking pass or a validated garage spot keeps it off the bill. Bellevue and Redmond buildings usually have visitor parking and no surcharge.

Access is the second. Buildings with a concierge or a keyed elevator need the cleaner registered in advance, and buildings with a lockbox or a smart lock are the easiest. Companies that work a particular building regularly know the routine and price it in.

Newer buildings in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma have in-unit washers and dryers, tile showers, and stainless appliances, and they clean faster than older buildings with laminate counters and worn tubs. Older buildings in Seattle's Capitol Hill and Queen Anne and in Spokane's Browne's Addition have hardwood and radiators that add time.

Deep Cleans and Add-Ons

A deep clean on an apartment is a smaller job than on a house, but it covers the same list, and in a unit that has not been professionally cleaned it takes two to three times as long as a maintenance visit.

A deep clean on an occupied one-bedroom runs $175 to $325 in Seattle and $150 to $275 elsewhere, and on a two-bedroom $225 to $400 and $200 to $350. It adds baseboards, inside cabinets, blinds, window tracks, behind and under appliances, and a full grout scrub to the standard scope. Most companies want the first visit to be a deep clean before starting recurring service.

Add-ons follow the standard list: inside oven and fridge at $25 to $50 each, interior windows at $5 to $10 each, laundry at $15 to $30 per load. Balcony sweeping and wipe-down runs $20 to $40 and is a common Seattle add-on in buildings with outdoor space.

Frequency and Finding a Cleaner

Weekly service earns 15 to 25 percent off the one-time rate, biweekly 10 to 15 percent, and monthly little or nothing. Biweekly is the most common schedule for apartments, and a one-bedroom in Seattle with a one-time standard rate of $150 typically lands at $125 to $135 on a biweekly plan.

Washington does not license house cleaners, but companies with employees must be registered with the state and carry workers' comp through Labor and Industries. Ask for the L&I number and the liability certificate. Independents working alone are common and often cheaper, and the homeowner carries the risk.

Browsing house cleaning companies serving Washington with recent reviews is the fastest way to find companies that handle apartments and move-outs in your city. Our blog has more home service cost guides across the state if you are budgeting for a move.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to clean a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle?

$100 to $175 for a standard recurring clean, $175 to $325 for a deep clean, and $150 to $300 for a move-out clean in 2026. Parking surcharges of $10 to $25 apply in some neighborhoods without a visitor pass.

Is a move-out clean worth it in Washington?

Usually. Landlords can deduct for cleaning beyond normal wear and tear, and their deductions often exceed the $175 to $400 a professional move-out clean costs. The receipt also documents the unit's condition.

Are apartment cleaners cheaper in Spokane than Seattle?

Yes, by 15 to 25 percent for the same unit. A two-bedroom standard clean runs $110 to $185 in Spokane versus $130 to $220 in Seattle.

Do I need to be home for an apartment cleaning?

No. Most recurring clients provide a lockbox code, a smart lock code, or register the cleaner with the building. Companies with employees run background checks, which is one reason to ask.

How far ahead should I book a move-out clean?

Two to three weeks in Seattle from June through September and around the end of any month. Spokane and Pullman are busiest in May and August with the university calendars.