How much does house cleaning cost in Columbia?
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House cleaners in Columbia charge $110–$230 per visit to clean a typical 3-bed, 2-bath home — $150 is what most homeowners pay. Booking every two weeks brings a visit to about $130, and a deep clean costs $160–$360.
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- $150
- Low end
- $75
- High end
- $340
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Columbia's price band
Columbia is cheaper than 68% of the 195 US metros we price for house cleaning work.
A standard clean of a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia costs $65–$140, a 3-bed, 2-bath home $110–$230, and a 4-bed home $140–$310. A one-time deep clean of a 3-bed home is $160–$360.
Columbia is a below-average house cleaning market: the typical standard clean of $150 is 14% below the US typical of $175. Local cleaner pay sets most of that gap, because a cleaning bill is nearly all labor.
Prices on this page are for a cleaning company or experienced pro who brings their own supplies, on a weekday. Many Columbia companies charge a minimum of $85–$130 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.
$110–$230 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Columbia — typically $150. A deep clean is $160–$360, and a move-out clean of the same house $170–$410. Verified November 2026. Get free Columbia quotes →
- Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath: $110–$230 ($150 typical) per visit
- Deep clean $160–$360; move-out clean $170–$410 for a 3-bed house
- Every two weeks $95–$200 a visit; weekly $85–$180
- Hourly: $25–$60/hr per cleaner (company), $20–$35/hr independent
- Highest prices in Downtown, Vista & Main Street; lower in USC & Rosewood
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. Columbia metro, re-verified November 2026.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (about 1,800 sq ft)per visit | $110per visit | $150 | $230 |
| Cleaning company hourly rate, per cleaner/hr | $25/hr | $40 | $60 |
| Independent house cleaner hourly rate/hr | $20/hr | $25 | $35 |
| Standard clean, 1-bedroom apartment or condoper visit | $65per visit | $95 | $140 |
| Standard clean, 2-bed / 1–2 bath homeper visit | $85per visit | $120 | $180 |
| Standard clean, 4-bed / 3-bath home (2,500–3,000 sq ft)per visit | $140per visit | $210 | $310 |
| Deep clean, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $160per visit | $230 | $360 |
| Move-out clean, 1-bedroom apartment (empty home)per job | $85per job | $140 | $210 |
| Move-out clean, 2-bedroom apartment or homeper job | $120per job | $190 | $290 |
| Move-out clean, 3-bed / 2-bath houseper job | $170per job | $280 | $410 |
| Move-out clean, 4-bed house (2,500–3,500 sq ft)per job | $240per job | $360 | $560 |
| Weekly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $85per visit | $120 | $180 |
| Every-two-weeks cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $95per visit | $130 | $200 |
| Monthly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $100per visit | $150 | $220 |
| Post-construction clean, 2,000 sq ft home (final clean)per job | $350per job | $610 | $1,050 |
| Inside the oven (add-on)per appliance | $15per appliance | $30 | $45 |
| Inside the refrigerator (add-on)per appliance | $15per appliance | $30 | $50 |
| Inside kitchen cabinets (add-on)per kitchen | $25per kitchen | $50 | $100 |
| Interior windows (add-on)per window | $3per window | $6 | $10 |
| Laundry, wash and fold (add-on)per load | $9per load | $13 | $15 |
| Baseboards, whole home (add-on)per home | $20per home | $45 | $65 |
| Extra bedroom or bathroom (add-on)per room | $15per room | $30 | $50 |
| Vacation rental turnover clean, 2–3 bedroomsper turnover | $95per turnover | $140 | $220 |
| Small office or home business clean (under 2,000 sq ft)per visit | $65per visit | $130 | $220 |
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Prices are for the Columbia metro — the city and close suburbs. Expect slightly more in Downtown, Vista & Main Street and a travel charge in far-out areas.
House cleaning prices across Columbia
Same cleaners, four price bands. Prices run highest in Downtown, Vista & Main Street, closest to average in Lexington, Irmo & the suburbs, and a little lower in USC & Rosewood.
Downtown, Vista & Main Street
- Per visit
- $120–$250 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $190–$450 / move-out clean
The priciest part of the metro for cleaning: tight parking, elevator bookings and building rules on working hours.
North Columbia & Eau Claire
- Per visit
- $110–$240 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $180–$430 / 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.
USC & Rosewood
- Per visit
- $110–$220 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $160–$390 / move-out clean
Lots of rentals near campus. Move-out cleans bunch up when leases end, and prices sit at or slightly under the city average.
Lexington, Irmo & the suburbs
- Per visit
- $110–$230 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $170–$420 / move-out clean
Bigger houses on average, so the per-visit price runs higher even at the same hourly rate. Parking is easy.
Real house cleaning costs in Columbia
Here's what common house cleaning jobs cost in Columbia in 2026, with the cleaner bringing supplies.
Every-two-weeks cleaning, 3-bed home — a full year
Twenty-six visits at $95–$200 each comes to $2,470–$5,200 a year in Columbia. At the typical $130 a visit, that is $3,380. Many companies price the first visit as a deep clean ($160–$360).
Moving out of a 2-bedroom apartment
An empty-home clean, inside cabinets and appliances, runs $120–$290 in Columbia. Book it after the movers leave, and ask whether inside the oven and fridge are included or extra ($15–$45 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 Columbia is $160–$360, against $110–$230 for a standard visit.
Standard clean plus oven, fridge and 2 loads of laundry
A standard 3-bed clean ($150 typical) plus inside the oven ($30), inside the fridge ($30) and two loads of laundry ($13 each) comes to about $236. 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 Columbia this runs $350–$1,050; a regular cleaning visit won't cover it.
How much does house cleaning cost in Columbia?
Between $110 and $230 for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Columbia, and most homeowners pay about $150. Three things set the number: the size of the home, how dirty it is, and how often you book.
The type of clean matters more than the hourly rate. In Columbia a deep clean of a 3-bed home is $160–$360, a move-out clean $170–$410, and a post-construction clean of a 2,000 sq ft home $350–$1,050 — re-verified against 60 sources in November 2026.
House cleaning rates in Columbia (2026): per visit vs hourly
A standard 3-bed clean runs $110–$230 per visit; by the hour, a cleaning company charges $25–$60/hr per cleaner. These are the price lines that show up on Columbia invoices.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (per visit) | $110 | $150 | $230 |
| Cleaning company, per cleaner per hour | $25 | $40 | $60 |
| Independent cleaner, per hour | $20 | $25 | $35 |
| Two-cleaner team, per hour | $50 | $75 | $120 |
| Minimum charge per visit | $85 | $110 | $130 |
| Travel charge, outside the service area | $14 | $25 | $35 |
| Green cleaning products surcharge | $14 | $25 | $40 |
| Tip on a standard clean (10–20%) | $15 | $23 | $30 |
Per visit vs hourly in Columbia: a two-cleaner team at $75/hr for 2 hours is $150, close to the $150 flat price for a 3-bed home. A flat price wins if your home takes longer than expected; hourly wins for a small, tidy home.
What moves a house cleaning quote in Columbia:
- Home size — a 1-bedroom apartment is $65–$140; a 4-bed, 3-bath home $140–$310.
- Type of clean — standard $150 typical, deep $230, move-out $280 for a 3-bed home.
- How often — every two weeks is about $130 a visit, against $150 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 ($15–$45 each), cabinets, interior windows and laundry.
Ask every Columbia 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 Columbia by home size
A standard clean of a 1-bedroom apartment is $65–$140, a 2-bed home $85–$180, a 3-bed, 2-bath $110–$230, and a 4-bed, 3-bath $140–$310 in Columbia.
Worked example: a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Columbia at the typical $150, plus one extra bathroom ($30), comes to $180 a visit. Booked every two weeks instead, the base visit drops to about $130.
Bigger homes cost more on every type of clean. A deep clean of a 3-bed home is $160–$360; a move-out clean of a 4-bed house runs $240–$560, against $85–$210 for a 1-bedroom apartment.
Who to hire for house cleaning in Columbia
| Who to hire | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Independent house cleaner | $20–$35/hr | Regular cleaning by the same person each time; ask about insurance |
| Local cleaning company (per cleaner) | $25–$60/hr | Insured teams, backup staff when someone is sick, flat prices by home size |
| National franchise team (Molly Maid, Merry Maids, The Maids) | $50–$130/hr | Rate is for a 2–3 person team: set checklists, background-checked staff, online booking |
| App-booked cleaner | $35–$50/hr | One-time or last-minute cleans; you pick the person and the hours |
| Move-out cleaning specialist | $170–$410 per 3-bed house | Empty homes before a final walk-through or a sale |
| Post-construction cleaning crew | $350–$1,050 per 2,000 sq ft | Dust and debris after a remodel or a new build |
| Vacation rental turnover service | $95–$220 per turnover | Short-term rentals: linens, restocking and a reset between guests |
Hourly rate vs what you actually pay — the Columbia cleaning bill
A $40/hr company rate is per cleaner. Most companies send two people, so the clock runs at about $75/hr for the team, and a 3-bed home takes the pair around 2 hours — about $150 in all.
Independent cleaners charge less per hour ($20–$35/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 ($85–$130 at many companies).
What's included in a Columbia 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 — $15–$45 and $15–$50
- Inside cabinets — $25–$100 for the kitchen, often included on a move-out
- Interior windows — $3–$10 a window
- Laundry and bed linens — $9–$15 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 Columbia, a 1-bedroom apartment is $65–$140, a 3-bed $110–$230, and each extra bedroom or bathroom adds $15–$50.
Standard, deep or move-out
A deep clean of a 3-bed home costs $160–$360 and a move-out clean $170–$410, because they cover baseboards, vents, inside cabinets and appliances.
How often you book
Weekly visits run $85–$180 and every two weeks $95–$200, 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 ($15–$45), inside the fridge ($15–$50), inside cabinets ($25–$100), interior windows ($3–$10 each) and laundry ($9–$15 a load) are usually extra.
Company or independent cleaner
A company charges $25–$60/hr per cleaner and carries insurance and backup staff. An independent cleaner charges $20–$35/hr but may not be insured.
Where in Columbia you live
Downtown, Vista & Main Street runs highest because of parking and building rules. Outlying areas can add a travel charge of $14–$35.
- Book a regular slot.Every two weeks costs about $130 a visit for a 3-bed home in Columbia, against $150 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 ($15–$45 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 ($160–$360) on the first visit. Ask whether a regular plan lowers or waives it.
- Compare two quotes for big jobs.Move-out ($170–$410) and post-construction ($350–$1,050) prices vary a lot between Columbia companies.
Before you book a cleaner in Columbia, 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 Columbia?
$110–$230 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home, and $150 is typical. A 1-bedroom apartment is $65–$140, and a 4-bed home $140–$310.
How much do house cleaners charge per hour in Columbia?
$25–$60/hr per cleaner at a cleaning company, and $20–$35/hr for an independent cleaner. A two-person team costs about $50–$120/hr.
How much is a deep clean in Columbia?
$160–$360 for a 3-bed, 2-bath home, typical $230. It covers baseboards, vents, light fixtures and built-up grime that a standard visit skips.
How much does a move-out clean cost in Columbia?
$120–$290 for a 2-bedroom apartment and $170–$410 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 Columbia?
Per visit, yes: about $95–$200 every two weeks and $85–$180 weekly, against $110–$230 for a one-time clean. Over a year, every two weeks costs $2,470–$5,200.
How much does it cost to clean inside the oven and fridge in Columbia?
$15–$45 for the oven and $15–$50 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 Columbia?
Many people tip 10–20% for a one-time clean, which is $15–$30 on a typical $150 visit. For a regular cleaner, guides suggest about $10–$20 per cleaner instead.
What does post-construction cleaning cost in Columbia?
$350–$1,050 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 Columbia?
$95–$220 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 Columbia?
An independent cleaner costs less per hour ($20–$35/hr) and you see the same person each time. A company ($25–$60/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 Columbia metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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