How much does house cleaning cost in Houston?
By Our research team · Last verified · Methodology
House cleaners in Houston charge $110–$240 per visit for a 3-bed, 2-bath standard clean. The typical price is $160; cleaning companies bill $25–$65/hr per cleaner, and independent cleaners $20–$35/hr.
How we get this data- Typical
- $160
- Low end
- $80
- High end
- $370
Want an exact price for your job?
Tell us the job. Casey checks it by text, then up to 2 local house cleaners send you a real quote. Free, no obligation.
Get my fair quote →The typical Houston price is $160, 9% below the US typical of $175.
Houston's price band
Houston is cheaper than 51% of the 195 US metros we price for house cleaning work.
A standard clean of a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston costs $70–$150, a 3-bed, 2-bath home $110–$240, and a 4-bed home $150–$330. A one-time deep clean of a 3-bed home is $170–$390.
Texas uses the federal $7.25 minimum wage, and Houston house cleaner pay sits below the US median in federal wage data.
Every row below assumes the cleaner brings supplies and equipment. The first visit is often priced as a deep clean ($170–$390 for a 3-bed home), and regular visits after that cost less.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: House cleaning cost in the USA.
$110–$240 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Houston — typically $160. A deep clean is $170–$390, and a move-out clean of the same house $180–$440. Verified November 2026. Get free Houston quotes →
- Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath: $110–$240 ($160 typical) per visit
- Deep clean $170–$390; move-out clean $180–$440 for a 3-bed house
- Every two weeks $100–$210 a visit; weekly $90–$190
- Hourly: $25–$65/hr per cleaner (company), $20–$35/hr independent
- Highest prices in Downtown, Midtown & Montrose; lower in Northside & Greenspoint
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. Houston 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 | $160 | $240 |
| Cleaning company hourly rate, per cleaner/hr | $25/hr | $40 | $65 |
| Independent house cleaner hourly rate/hr | $20/hr | $25 | $35 |
| Standard clean, 1-bedroom apartment or condoper visit | $70per visit | $100 | $150 |
| Standard clean, 2-bed / 1–2 bath homeper visit | $90per visit | $130 | $190 |
| Standard clean, 4-bed / 3-bath home (2,500–3,000 sq ft)per visit | $150per visit | $220 | $330 |
| Deep clean, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $170per visit | $250 | $390 |
| Move-out clean, 1-bedroom apartment (empty home)per job | $90per job | $150 | $220 |
| Move-out clean, 2-bedroom apartment or homeper job | $130per job | $200 | $300 |
| Move-out clean, 3-bed / 2-bath houseper job | $180per job | $290 | $440 |
| Move-out clean, 4-bed house (2,500–3,500 sq ft)per job | $260per job | $390 | $600 |
| Weekly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $90per visit | $130 | $190 |
| Every-two-weeks cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $100per visit | $140 | $210 |
| Monthly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $110per visit | $160 | $230 |
| Post-construction clean, 2,000 sq ft home (final clean)per job | $370per job | $640 | $1,100 |
| Inside the oven (add-on)per appliance | $20per appliance | $30 | $45 |
| Inside the refrigerator (add-on)per appliance | $20per appliance | $30 | $55 |
| Inside kitchen cabinets (add-on)per kitchen | $30per kitchen | $55 | $110 |
| Interior windows (add-on)per window | $4per window | $6 | $11 |
| Laundry, wash and fold (add-on)per load | $9per load | $14 | $20 |
| Baseboards, whole home (add-on)per home | $25per home | $45 | $70 |
| Extra bedroom or bathroom (add-on)per room | $20per room | $30 | $55 |
| Vacation rental turnover clean, 2–3 bedroomsper turnover | $100per turnover | $150 | $230 |
| Small office or home business clean (under 2,000 sq ft)per visit | $70per visit | $140 | $230 |
Got it as a PDF or photo? Upload up to 3 quotes and compare →
Get free quotes from up to 2 local house cleaners in Houston
Free · No obligation · About a minute
- 1The job
- 2Budget
- 3Your details
What do you need a house cleaner for?
Tap one to start.
What's your rough budget?
A ballpark is fine. It helps the house cleaners who reply.
Where should they text you?
- Max 2 house cleaners. No call floods.
- 100% free. No obligation.
- 🔒 Only your matched house cleaners see your number.
By continuing, you agree to our Terms and to up to 2 house cleaners contacting you by phone or text.
Check your phone
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 60+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices are for the Houston metro — the city and close suburbs. Expect slightly more in Downtown, Midtown & Montrose and a travel charge in far-out areas.
House cleaning prices across Houston
Same cleaners, four price bands. Prices run highest in Downtown, Midtown & Montrose, closest to average in Northside & Greenspoint, and a little lower in Northside & Greenspoint.
Downtown, Midtown & Montrose
- Per visit
- $120–$260 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $200–$480 / 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.
Third Ward & Southside
- Per visit
- $110–$250 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $190–$460 / move-out clean
Older homes and converted buildings side by side. Prices sit at or a little above the city average; stairs and old floors add time.
Northside & Greenspoint
- Per visit
- $110–$240 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $180–$440 / move-out clean
Mostly single-family homes. Prices are average, and every-two-weeks visits are a common booking.
Southwest, Alief & Katy
- Per visit
- $110–$240 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $180–$450 / 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 Houston
Here's what common house cleaning jobs cost in Houston in 2026, with the cleaner bringing supplies.
Every-two-weeks cleaning, 3-bed home — a full year
Twenty-six visits at $100–$210 each comes to $2,600–$5,460 a year in Houston. At the typical $140 a visit, that is $3,640. Many companies price the first visit as a deep clean ($170–$390).
Moving out of a 2-bedroom apartment
An empty-home clean, inside cabinets and appliances, runs $130–$300 in Houston. Book it after the movers leave, and ask whether inside the oven and fridge are included or extra ($20–$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 Houston is $170–$390, against $110–$240 for a standard visit.
Standard clean plus oven, fridge and 2 loads of laundry
A standard 3-bed clean ($160 typical) plus inside the oven ($30), inside the fridge ($30) and two loads of laundry ($14 each) comes to about $248. 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 Houston this runs $370–$1,100; a regular cleaning visit won't cover it.
How much does house cleaning cost in Houston?
$110–$240 per visit, with $160 the price most Houston homeowners actually pay for a 3-bed, 2-bath home. That is about 4 cleaner-hours at a company rate of $40/hr.
Booking regularly brings the price down. A weekly visit to a 3-bed home in Houston runs $90–$190, every two weeks $100–$210, and monthly $110–$230. Prices were re-verified against 60 sources in November 2026.
House cleaning rates in Houston (2026): per visit vs hourly
A standard 3-bed clean runs $110–$240 per visit; by the hour, a cleaning company charges $25–$65/hr per cleaner. These are the price lines that show up on Houston invoices.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (per visit) | $110 | $160 | $240 |
| Cleaning company, per cleaner per hour | $25 | $40 | $65 |
| Independent cleaner, per hour | $20 | $25 | $35 |
| Two-cleaner team, per hour | $55 | $80 | $130 |
| Minimum charge per visit | $90 | $120 | $140 |
| Travel charge, outside the service area | $14 | $25 | $40 |
| Green cleaning products surcharge | $14 | $25 | $45 |
| Tip on a standard clean (10–20%) | $16 | $24 | $32 |
The first visit is the one to ask about. Many Houston companies price it as a deep clean ($170–$390) and then drop to $100–$210 for regular visits every two weeks.
What moves a house cleaning quote in Houston:
- Home size — a 1-bedroom apartment is $70–$150; a 4-bed, 3-bath home $150–$330.
- Type of clean — standard $160 typical, deep $250, move-out $290 for a 3-bed home.
- How often — every two weeks is about $140 a visit, against $160 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 ($20–$45 each), cabinets, interior windows and laundry.
Ask every Houston 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 Houston by home size
A standard clean of a 1-bedroom apartment is $70–$150, a 2-bed home $90–$190, a 3-bed, 2-bath $110–$240, and a 4-bed, 3-bath $150–$330 in Houston.
Worked example: a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Houston at the typical $160, plus one extra bathroom ($30), comes to $190 a visit. Booked every two weeks instead, the base visit drops to about $140.
Bigger homes cost more on every type of clean. A deep clean of a 3-bed home is $170–$390; a move-out clean of a 4-bed house runs $260–$600, against $90–$220 for a 1-bedroom apartment.
Who to hire for house cleaning in Houston
| 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–$65/hr | Insured teams, backup staff when someone is sick, flat prices by home size |
| National franchise team (Molly Maid, Merry Maids, The Maids) | $55–$140/hr | Rate is for a 2–3 person team: set checklists, background-checked staff, online booking |
| App-booked cleaner | $35–$55/hr | One-time or last-minute cleans; you pick the person and the hours |
| Move-out cleaning specialist | $180–$440 per 3-bed house | Empty homes before a final walk-through or a sale |
| Post-construction cleaning crew | $370–$1,100 per 2,000 sq ft | Dust and debris after a remodel or a new build |
| Vacation rental turnover service | $100–$230 per turnover | Short-term rentals: linens, restocking and a reset between guests |
Hourly rate vs what you actually pay — the Houston cleaning bill
A $40/hr company rate is per cleaner. Most companies send two people, so the clock runs at about $80/hr for the team, and a 3-bed home takes the pair around 2 hours — about $160 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 ($90–$140 at many companies).
What's included in a Houston 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 — $20–$45 and $20–$55
- Inside cabinets — $30–$110 for the kitchen, often included on a move-out
- Interior windows — $4–$11 a window
- Laundry and bed linens — $9–$20 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 Houston, a 1-bedroom apartment is $70–$150, a 3-bed $110–$240, and each extra bedroom or bathroom adds $20–$55.
Standard, deep or move-out
A deep clean of a 3-bed home costs $170–$390 and a move-out clean $180–$440, because they cover baseboards, vents, inside cabinets and appliances.
How often you book
Weekly visits run $90–$190 and every two weeks $100–$210, 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 ($20–$45), inside the fridge ($20–$55), inside cabinets ($30–$110), interior windows ($4–$11 each) and laundry ($9–$20 a load) are usually extra.
Company or independent cleaner
A company charges $25–$65/hr per cleaner and carries insurance and backup staff. An independent cleaner charges $20–$35/hr but may not be insured.
Where in Houston you live
Downtown, Midtown & Montrose runs highest because of parking and building rules. Outlying areas can add a travel charge of $14–$40.
- Book a regular slot.Every two weeks costs about $140 a visit for a 3-bed home in Houston, against $160 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 ($20–$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 ($170–$390) on the first visit. Ask whether a regular plan lowers or waives it.
- Compare two quotes for big jobs.Move-out ($180–$440) and post-construction ($370–$1,100) prices vary a lot between Houston companies.
Before you book a cleaner in Houston, 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 Houston?
$110–$240 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home, and $160 is typical. A 1-bedroom apartment is $70–$150, and a 4-bed home $150–$330.
How much do house cleaners charge per hour in Houston?
$25–$65/hr per cleaner at a cleaning company, and $20–$35/hr for an independent cleaner. A two-person team costs about $55–$130/hr.
How much is a deep clean in Houston?
$170–$390 for a 3-bed, 2-bath home, typical $250. It covers baseboards, vents, light fixtures and built-up grime that a standard visit skips.
How much does a move-out clean cost in Houston?
$130–$300 for a 2-bedroom apartment and $180–$440 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 Houston?
Per visit, yes: about $100–$210 every two weeks and $90–$190 weekly, against $110–$240 for a one-time clean. Over a year, every two weeks costs $2,600–$5,460.
How much does it cost to clean inside the oven and fridge in Houston?
$20–$45 for the oven and $20–$55 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 Houston?
Many people tip 10–20% for a one-time clean, which is $16–$32 on a typical $160 visit. For a regular cleaner, guides suggest about $10–$20 per cleaner instead.
What does post-construction cleaning cost in Houston?
$370–$1,100 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 Houston?
$100–$230 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 Houston?
An independent cleaner costs less per hour ($20–$35/hr) and you see the same person each time. A company ($25–$65/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 Houston metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
Get a fair house cleaning quote in Houston
Local house cleaners · Free quotes · No obligation, no spam.