How much does house cleaning cost in Brooklyn?
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House cleaners in Brooklyn charge $150–$320 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home, with $220 the going rate. A deep clean runs $220–$520, and a move-out clean of the same house $250–$600.
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- $220
- Low end
- $110
- High end
- $500
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Brooklyn's price band
Brooklyn is pricier than 98% of the 195 US metros we price for house cleaning work.
Most Brooklyn cleaning companies price by home size, not by the hour. A 2-bed home runs $120–$260 per visit, a 3-bed $150–$320, and a move-out clean of a 3-bed house $250–$600.
Brooklyn shares New York City's $17.00 minimum wage in 2026. Brownstones take longer to clean because of the stairs, and some co-op and condo buildings make new cleaners register as vendors before the first visit.
Prices on this page are for a cleaning company or experienced pro who brings their own supplies, on a weekday. Many Brooklyn companies charge a minimum of $120–$180 per visit, so very small jobs cost more per room.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: House cleaning cost in the USA.
$150–$320 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Brooklyn — typically $220. A deep clean is $220–$520, and a move-out clean of the same house $250–$600. Verified November 2026. Get free Brooklyn quotes →
- Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath: $150–$320 ($220 typical) per visit
- Deep clean $220–$520; move-out clean $250–$600 for a 3-bed house
- Every two weeks $140–$290 a visit; weekly $120–$260
- Hourly: $40–$90/hr per cleaner (company), $30–$50/hr independent
- Highest prices in Downtown Brooklyn & Park Slope; lower in South & East Brooklyn
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 60+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Per visit for a cleaning company or pro who brings supplies, unless the row says otherwise. Add-on rows are added to a standard visit. Brooklyn metro, re-verified November 2026.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (about 1,800 sq ft)per visit | $150per visit | $220 | $320 |
| Cleaning company hourly rate, per cleaner/hr | $40/hr | $55 | $90 |
| Independent house cleaner hourly rate/hr | $30/hr | $40 | $50 |
| Standard clean, 1-bedroom apartment or condoper visit | $95per visit | $140 | $200 |
| Standard clean, 2-bed / 1–2 bath homeper visit | $120per visit | $170 | $260 |
| Standard clean, 4-bed / 3-bath home (2,500–3,000 sq ft)per visit | $200per visit | $300 | $450 |
| Deep clean, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $220per visit | $340 | $520 |
| Move-out clean, 1-bedroom apartment (empty home)per job | $120per job | $200 | $300 |
| Move-out clean, 2-bedroom apartment or homeper job | $170per job | $270 | $410 |
| Move-out clean, 3-bed / 2-bath houseper job | $250per job | $400 | $600 |
| Move-out clean, 4-bed house (2,500–3,500 sq ft)per job | $350per job | $520 | $810 |
| Weekly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $120per visit | $170 | $260 |
| Every-two-weeks cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $140per visit | $190 | $290 |
| Monthly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $150per visit | $210 | $310 |
| Post-construction clean, 2,000 sq ft home (final clean)per job | $500per job | $870 | $1,500 |
| Inside the oven (add-on)per appliance | $25per appliance | $45 | $60 |
| Inside the refrigerator (add-on)per appliance | $25per appliance | $45 | $75 |
| Inside kitchen cabinets (add-on)per kitchen | $35per kitchen | $75 | $150 |
| Interior windows (add-on)per window | $5per window | $9 | $15 |
| Laundry, wash and fold (add-on)per load | $12per load | $20 | $25 |
| Baseboards, whole home (add-on)per home | $30per home | $60 | $90 |
| Extra bedroom or bathroom (add-on)per room | $25per room | $45 | $75 |
| Vacation rental turnover clean, 2–3 bedroomsper turnover | $140per turnover | $210 | $310 |
| Small office or home business clean (under 2,000 sq ft)per visit | $90per visit | $180 | $310 |
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Prices are for the Brooklyn metro — the city and close suburbs. Expect slightly more in Downtown Brooklyn & Park Slope and a travel charge in far-out areas.
House cleaning prices across Brooklyn
Where you live changes the bill a little, not a lot. Downtown Brooklyn & Park Slope costs most because of parking and building rules; South & East Brooklyn is usually cheapest, though travel charges can apply.
Williamsburg & Greenpoint
- Per visit
- $160–$330 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $260–$620 / move-out clean
Lots of renters and shared houses. Move-out cleans bunch up at the end of the month, so book a few days ahead.
Bushwick & Bed-Stuy
- Per visit
- $160–$330 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $260–$620 / move-out clean
A mix of apartments, row homes and houses. Regular cleans are priced near the city average, and weekend slots book up early.
Downtown Brooklyn & Park Slope
- Per visit
- $170–$350 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $280–$660 / move-out clean
Condos, apartments and mixed-use towers. Cleaners price in parking and the time it takes to get through the lobby and up to the unit.
South & East Brooklyn
- Per visit
- $140–$300 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $240–$570 / move-out clean
Lower prices and longer drives. Booking a regular slot is the best way to get a cleaner to come out this far.
Real house cleaning costs in Brooklyn
Here's what common house cleaning jobs cost in Brooklyn in 2026, with the cleaner bringing supplies.
Every-two-weeks cleaning, 3-bed home — a full year
Twenty-six visits at $140–$290 each comes to $3,640–$7,540 a year in Brooklyn. At the typical $190 a visit, that is $4,940. Many companies price the first visit as a deep clean ($220–$520).
Moving out of a 2-bedroom apartment
An empty-home clean, inside cabinets and appliances, runs $170–$410 in Brooklyn. Book it after the movers leave, and ask whether inside the oven and fridge are included or extra ($25–$60 each).
One-time deep clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home
Baseboards, vents, light fixtures, behind furniture and built-up soap scum. A deep clean in Brooklyn is $220–$520, against $150–$320 for a standard visit.
Standard clean plus oven, fridge and 2 loads of laundry
A standard 3-bed clean ($220 typical) plus inside the oven ($45), inside the fridge ($45) and two loads of laundry ($20 each) comes to about $350. Ask for add-on prices before the visit.
Post-construction clean after a remodel (2,000 sq ft)
Fine dust on every surface, paint and sticker removal, inside cabinets and windows. In Brooklyn this runs $500–$1,500; a regular cleaning visit won't cover it.
How much does house cleaning cost in Brooklyn?
Between $150 and $320 for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Brooklyn, and most homeowners pay about $220. Three things set the number: the size of the home, how dirty it is, and how often you book.
Booking regularly brings the price down. A weekly visit to a 3-bed home in Brooklyn runs $120–$260, every two weeks $140–$290, and monthly $150–$310. Prices were re-verified against 60 sources in November 2026.
House cleaning rates in Brooklyn (2026): per visit vs hourly
A standard 3-bed clean runs $150–$320 per visit; by the hour, a cleaning company charges $40–$90/hr per cleaner. These are the price lines that show up on Brooklyn invoices.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (per visit) | $150 | $220 | $320 |
| Cleaning company, per cleaner per hour | $40 | $55 | $90 |
| Independent cleaner, per hour | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Two-cleaner team, per hour | $75 | $110 | $180 |
| Minimum charge per visit | $120 | $150 | $180 |
| Travel charge, outside the service area | $15 | $30 | $45 |
| Green cleaning products surcharge | $15 | $30 | $50 |
| Tip on a standard clean (10–20%) | $22 | $33 | $44 |
The first visit is the one to ask about. Many Brooklyn companies price it as a deep clean ($220–$520) and then drop to $140–$290 for regular visits every two weeks.
What moves a house cleaning quote in Brooklyn:
- Home size — a 1-bedroom apartment is $95–$200; a 4-bed, 3-bath home $200–$450.
- Type of clean — standard $220 typical, deep $340, move-out $400 for a 3-bed home.
- How often — every two weeks is about $190 a visit, against $220 for a one-time clean.
- Condition — pet hair, built-up grime or clutter add time, and many cleaners price the first visit higher.
- Add-ons — inside the oven or fridge ($25–$60 each), cabinets, interior windows and laundry.
Ask every Brooklyn cleaner the same four things: the price per visit, what the visit includes, whether the first visit costs more, and what add-ons cost. Get a quote for your cleaning job →
House cleaning cost in Brooklyn by home size
A standard clean of a 1-bedroom apartment is $95–$200, a 2-bed home $120–$260, a 3-bed, 2-bath $150–$320, and a 4-bed, 3-bath $200–$450 in Brooklyn.
Worked example: a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Brooklyn at the typical $220, plus one extra bathroom ($45), comes to $265 a visit. Booked every two weeks instead, the base visit drops to about $190.
Bigger homes cost more on every type of clean. A deep clean of a 3-bed home is $220–$520; a move-out clean of a 4-bed house runs $350–$810, against $120–$300 for a 1-bedroom apartment.
Who to hire for house cleaning in Brooklyn
| Who to hire | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Independent house cleaner | $30–$50/hr | Regular cleaning by the same person each time; ask about insurance |
| Local cleaning company (per cleaner) | $40–$90/hr | Insured teams, backup staff when someone is sick, flat prices by home size |
| National franchise team (Molly Maid, Merry Maids, The Maids) | $75–$190/hr | Rate is for a 2–3 person team: set checklists, background-checked staff, online booking |
| App-booked cleaner | $50–$75/hr | One-time or last-minute cleans; you pick the person and the hours |
| Move-out cleaning specialist | $250–$600 per 3-bed house | Empty homes before a final walk-through or a sale |
| Post-construction cleaning crew | $500–$1,500 per 2,000 sq ft | Dust and debris after a remodel or a new build |
| Vacation rental turnover service | $140–$310 per turnover | Short-term rentals: linens, restocking and a reset between guests |
Hourly rate vs what you actually pay — the Brooklyn cleaning bill
A $55/hr company rate is per cleaner. Most companies send two people, so the clock runs at about $110/hr for the team, and a 3-bed home takes the pair around 2 hours — about $220 in all.
Independent cleaners charge less per hour ($30–$50/hr) but usually work alone, so the visit takes longer. Compare the total for the visit, not the hourly rate, and check the minimum charge ($120–$180 at many companies).
What's included in a Brooklyn house cleaning quote (and what costs extra)
A standard visit covers dusting, wiping counters and outside surfaces, cleaning bathrooms and the kitchen, vacuuming and mopping floors, and taking out the trash. The headline price often leaves out:
- Inside the oven and fridge — $25–$60 and $25–$75
- Inside cabinets — $35–$150 for the kitchen, often included on a move-out
- Interior windows — $5–$15 a window
- Laundry and bed linens — $12–$25 a load
Ask for the checklist in writing, and whether the first visit is priced as a deep clean.
The size of the home
Bedrooms and bathrooms set most of the price. In Brooklyn, a 1-bedroom apartment is $95–$200, a 3-bed $150–$320, and each extra bedroom or bathroom adds $25–$75.
Standard, deep or move-out
A deep clean of a 3-bed home costs $220–$520 and a move-out clean $250–$600, because they cover baseboards, vents, inside cabinets and appliances.
How often you book
Weekly visits run $120–$260 and every two weeks $140–$290, because a home cleaned often stays easier to clean. A one-time visit costs the most.
The condition of the home
Pet hair, heavy grime, clutter on counters and floors, or a home that hasn't been cleaned in months all add time. Expect the first visit to cost more.
Add-ons
Inside the oven ($25–$60), inside the fridge ($25–$75), inside cabinets ($35–$150), interior windows ($5–$15 each) and laundry ($12–$25 a load) are usually extra.
Company or independent cleaner
A company charges $40–$90/hr per cleaner and carries insurance and backup staff. An independent cleaner charges $30–$50/hr but may not be insured.
Where in Brooklyn you live
Downtown Brooklyn & Park Slope runs highest because of parking and building rules. Outlying areas can add a travel charge of $15–$45.
- Book a regular slot.Every two weeks costs about $190 a visit for a 3-bed home in Brooklyn, against $220 for a one-time clean.
- Pick up before the cleaner comes.Clear counters, floors and beds of clutter. Cleaners charge for time, and time spent tidying is time you pay for.
- Skip add-ons you don't need every time.Inside the oven or fridge ($25–$60 each) can be done every few months instead of every visit.
- Get a price by home size.A flat price by bedrooms and bathrooms is easier to compare than an hourly rate, and it can't run long.
- Ask about first-visit pricing.Many companies charge deep-clean prices ($220–$520) on the first visit. Ask whether a regular plan lowers or waives it.
- Compare two quotes for big jobs.Move-out ($250–$600) and post-construction ($500–$1,500) prices vary a lot between Brooklyn companies.
Before you book a cleaner in Brooklyn, get these in writing:
- The price per visit, and what home size it assumes
- Whether the first visit is priced as a deep clean
- A checklist of what each visit covers, room by room
- Add-on prices: inside the oven, fridge and cabinets, windows, laundry
- Who brings supplies and equipment
- Proof of insurance, and whether staff are employees or contractors
- The cancellation and lockout policy
- Any travel charge, and the tipping policy
How much does house cleaning cost in Brooklyn?
$150–$320 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home, and $220 is typical. A 1-bedroom apartment is $95–$200, and a 4-bed home $200–$450.
How much do house cleaners charge per hour in Brooklyn?
$40–$90/hr per cleaner at a cleaning company, and $30–$50/hr for an independent cleaner. A two-person team costs about $75–$180/hr.
How much is a deep clean in Brooklyn?
$220–$520 for a 3-bed, 2-bath home, typical $340. It covers baseboards, vents, light fixtures and built-up grime that a standard visit skips.
How much does a move-out clean cost in Brooklyn?
$170–$410 for a 2-bedroom apartment and $250–$600 for a 3-bed house. It is done in an empty home and includes inside cabinets, and often inside the oven and fridge — ask.
Is it cheaper to book a cleaner every two weeks in Brooklyn?
Per visit, yes: about $140–$290 every two weeks and $120–$260 weekly, against $150–$320 for a one-time clean. Over a year, every two weeks costs $3,640–$7,540.
How much does it cost to clean inside the oven and fridge in Brooklyn?
$25–$60 for the oven and $25–$75 for the fridge as add-ons to a standard visit. Many move-out cleans include both — ask.
How much should I tip my house cleaner in Brooklyn?
Many people tip 10–20% for a one-time clean, which is $22–$44 on a typical $220 visit. For a regular cleaner, guides suggest about $10–$20 per cleaner instead.
What does post-construction cleaning cost in Brooklyn?
$500–$1,500 for a 2,000 sq ft home after a remodel or new build. It takes more time than a deep clean because fine dust settles on every surface.
How much does a vacation rental turnover clean cost in Brooklyn?
$140–$310 per turnover for a 2–3 bedroom rental. Linen changes and restocking may be priced separately.
Should I hire an independent cleaner or a company in Brooklyn?
An independent cleaner costs less per hour ($30–$50/hr) and you see the same person each time. A company ($40–$90/hr per cleaner) carries insurance and sends backup if someone is out. If you hire one person directly and pay them $3,000 or more in 2026, the IRS may treat you as a household employer.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 60+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Brooklyn metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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