How much does house cleaning cost in Newark?
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House cleaners in Newark charge $140–$300 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home, with $200 the going rate. A deep clean runs $200–$480, and a move-out clean of the same house $230–$550.
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- $200
- Low end
- $100
- High end
- $460
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Newark's price band
Newark is pricier than 93% of the 195 US metros we price for house cleaning work.
Most Newark cleaning companies price by home size, not by the hour. A 2-bed home runs $110–$240 per visit, a 3-bed $140–$300, and a move-out clean of a 3-bed house $230–$550.
Newark sits in the New York metro, where cleaner pay is well above the US median, and New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour in 2026 for most employers.
Prices on this page are for a cleaning company or experienced pro who brings their own supplies, on a weekday. Many Newark companies charge a minimum of $110–$170 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.
$140–$300 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Newark — typically $200. A deep clean is $200–$480, and a move-out clean of the same house $230–$550. Verified November 2026. Get free Newark quotes →
- Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath: $140–$300 ($200 typical) per visit
- Deep clean $200–$480; move-out clean $230–$550 for a 3-bed house
- Every two weeks $120–$260 a visit; weekly $110–$240
- Hourly: $35–$80/hr per cleaner (company), $25–$45/hr independent
- Highest prices in Downtown & Ironbound; lower in Jersey City & Hoboken
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. Newark metro, re-verified November 2026.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (about 1,800 sq ft)per visit | $140per visit | $200 | $300 |
| Cleaning company hourly rate, per cleaner/hr | $35/hr | $50 | $80 |
| Independent house cleaner hourly rate/hr | $25/hr | $35 | $45 |
| Standard clean, 1-bedroom apartment or condoper visit | $85per visit | $120 | $180 |
| Standard clean, 2-bed / 1–2 bath homeper visit | $110per visit | $160 | $240 |
| Standard clean, 4-bed / 3-bath home (2,500–3,000 sq ft)per visit | $180per visit | $270 | $410 |
| Deep clean, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $200per visit | $310 | $480 |
| Move-out clean, 1-bedroom apartment (empty home)per job | $110per job | $180 | $270 |
| Move-out clean, 2-bedroom apartment or homeper job | $160per job | $250 | $370 |
| Move-out clean, 3-bed / 2-bath houseper job | $230per job | $360 | $550 |
| Move-out clean, 4-bed house (2,500–3,500 sq ft)per job | $320per job | $480 | $740 |
| Weekly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $110per visit | $160 | $240 |
| Every-two-weeks cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $120per visit | $180 | $260 |
| Monthly cleaning visit, 3-bed / 2-bath homeper visit | $140per visit | $190 | $280 |
| Post-construction clean, 2,000 sq ft home (final clean)per job | $450per job | $800 | $1,350 |
| Inside the oven (add-on)per appliance | $25per appliance | $40 | $55 |
| Inside the refrigerator (add-on)per appliance | $25per appliance | $40 | $70 |
| Inside kitchen cabinets (add-on)per kitchen | $35per kitchen | $70 | $140 |
| Interior windows (add-on)per window | $5per window | $8 | $14 |
| Laundry, wash and fold (add-on)per load | $11per load | $15 | $25 |
| Baseboards, whole home (add-on)per home | $30per home | $55 | $85 |
| Extra bedroom or bathroom (add-on)per room | $25per room | $40 | $70 |
| Vacation rental turnover clean, 2–3 bedroomsper turnover | $120per turnover | $190 | $280 |
| Small office or home business clean (under 2,000 sq ft)per visit | $85per visit | $170 | $280 |
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Figures cover the Newark metro area. Downtown & Ironbound runs at the top of these ranges; outlying towns can add a travel charge of $15–$45.
House cleaning prices across Newark
Where you live changes the bill a little, not a lot. Downtown & Ironbound costs most because of parking and building rules; Jersey City & Hoboken is usually cheapest, though travel charges can apply.
Downtown & Ironbound
- Per visit
- $150–$330 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $250–$610 / move-out clean
The busiest part of the metro. Paid parking, walk-up stairs and buildings that want proof of insurance before a crew comes up all add time to a visit.
Central & South Ward
- Per visit
- $150–$310 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $240–$570 / 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.
Jersey City & Hoboken
- Per visit
- $140–$300 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $230–$550 / move-out clean
Established neighborhoods with street parking. Expect the city's going rate for a standard clean.
East Orange, Irvington & Elizabeth
- Per visit
- $140–$310 per visit
- Move-out clean
- $230–$560 / move-out clean
Larger homes with more bathrooms. Ask for a price by bedroom and bathroom count, not just a flat rate.
Real house cleaning costs in Newark
Here's what common house cleaning jobs cost in Newark in 2026, with the cleaner bringing supplies.
Every-two-weeks cleaning, 3-bed home — a full year
Twenty-six visits at $120–$260 each comes to $3,120–$6,760 a year in Newark. At the typical $180 a visit, that is $4,680. Many companies price the first visit as a deep clean ($200–$480).
Moving out of a 2-bedroom apartment
An empty-home clean, inside cabinets and appliances, runs $160–$370 in Newark. Book it after the movers leave, and ask whether inside the oven and fridge are included or extra ($25–$55 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 Newark is $200–$480, against $140–$300 for a standard visit.
Standard clean plus oven, fridge and 2 loads of laundry
A standard 3-bed clean ($200 typical) plus inside the oven ($40), inside the fridge ($40) and two loads of laundry ($15 each) comes to about $310. 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 Newark this runs $450–$1,350; a regular cleaning visit won't cover it.
How much does house cleaning cost in Newark?
Between $140 and $300 for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Newark, and most homeowners pay about $200. 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 Newark a deep clean of a 3-bed home is $200–$480, a move-out clean $230–$550, and a post-construction clean of a 2,000 sq ft home $450–$1,350 — re-verified against 60 sources in November 2026.
House cleaning rates in Newark (2026): per visit vs hourly
A standard 3-bed clean runs $140–$300 per visit; by the hour, a cleaning company charges $35–$80/hr per cleaner. These are the price lines that show up on Newark invoices.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard clean, 3-bed / 2-bath home (per visit) | $140 | $200 | $300 |
| Cleaning company, per cleaner per hour | $35 | $50 | $80 |
| Independent cleaner, per hour | $25 | $35 | $45 |
| Two-cleaner team, per hour | $70 | $100 | $160 |
| Minimum charge per visit | $110 | $140 | $170 |
| Travel charge, outside the service area | $15 | $25 | $45 |
| Green cleaning products surcharge | $15 | $25 | $50 |
| Tip on a standard clean (10–20%) | $20 | $30 | $40 |
The first visit is the one to ask about. Many Newark companies price it as a deep clean ($200–$480) and then drop to $120–$260 for regular visits every two weeks.
What moves a house cleaning quote in Newark:
- Home size — a 1-bedroom apartment is $85–$180; a 4-bed, 3-bath home $180–$410.
- Type of clean — standard $200 typical, deep $310, move-out $360 for a 3-bed home.
- How often — every two weeks is about $180 a visit, against $200 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–$55 each), cabinets, interior windows and laundry.
Ask every Newark 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 Newark by home size
A standard clean of a 1-bedroom apartment is $85–$180, a 2-bed home $110–$240, a 3-bed, 2-bath $140–$300, and a 4-bed, 3-bath $180–$410 in Newark.
Worked example: a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Newark at the typical $200, plus one extra bathroom ($40), comes to $240 a visit. Booked every two weeks instead, the base visit drops to about $180.
Bigger homes cost more on every type of clean. A deep clean of a 3-bed home is $200–$480; a move-out clean of a 4-bed house runs $320–$740, against $110–$270 for a 1-bedroom apartment.
Who to hire for house cleaning in Newark
| Who to hire | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Independent house cleaner | $25–$45/hr | Regular cleaning by the same person each time; ask about insurance |
| Local cleaning company (per cleaner) | $35–$80/hr | Insured teams, backup staff when someone is sick, flat prices by home size |
| National franchise team (Molly Maid, Merry Maids, The Maids) | $70–$170/hr | Rate is for a 2–3 person team: set checklists, background-checked staff, online booking |
| App-booked cleaner | $45–$70/hr | One-time or last-minute cleans; you pick the person and the hours |
| Move-out cleaning specialist | $230–$550 per 3-bed house | Empty homes before a final walk-through or a sale |
| Post-construction cleaning crew | $450–$1,350 per 2,000 sq ft | Dust and debris after a remodel or a new build |
| Vacation rental turnover service | $120–$280 per turnover | Short-term rentals: linens, restocking and a reset between guests |
Hourly rate vs what you actually pay — the Newark cleaning bill
A $50/hr company rate is per cleaner. Most companies send two people, so the clock runs at about $100/hr for the team, and a 3-bed home takes the pair around 2 hours — about $200 in all.
Independent cleaners charge less per hour ($25–$45/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 ($110–$170 at many companies).
What's included in a Newark 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–$55 and $25–$70
- Inside cabinets — $35–$140 for the kitchen, often included on a move-out
- Interior windows — $5–$14 a window
- Laundry and bed linens — $11–$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 Newark, a 1-bedroom apartment is $85–$180, a 3-bed $140–$300, and each extra bedroom or bathroom adds $25–$70.
Standard, deep or move-out
A deep clean of a 3-bed home costs $200–$480 and a move-out clean $230–$550, because they cover baseboards, vents, inside cabinets and appliances.
How often you book
Weekly visits run $110–$240 and every two weeks $120–$260, 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–$55), inside the fridge ($25–$70), inside cabinets ($35–$140), interior windows ($5–$14 each) and laundry ($11–$25 a load) are usually extra.
Company or independent cleaner
A company charges $35–$80/hr per cleaner and carries insurance and backup staff. An independent cleaner charges $25–$45/hr but may not be insured.
Where in Newark you live
Downtown & Ironbound 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 $180 a visit for a 3-bed home in Newark, against $200 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–$55 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 ($200–$480) on the first visit. Ask whether a regular plan lowers or waives it.
- Compare two quotes for big jobs.Move-out ($230–$550) and post-construction ($450–$1,350) prices vary a lot between Newark companies.
Before you book a cleaner in Newark, 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 Newark?
$140–$300 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home, and $200 is typical. A 1-bedroom apartment is $85–$180, and a 4-bed home $180–$410.
How much do house cleaners charge per hour in Newark?
$35–$80/hr per cleaner at a cleaning company, and $25–$45/hr for an independent cleaner. A two-person team costs about $70–$160/hr.
How much is a deep clean in Newark?
$200–$480 for a 3-bed, 2-bath home, typical $310. It covers baseboards, vents, light fixtures and built-up grime that a standard visit skips.
How much does a move-out clean cost in Newark?
$160–$370 for a 2-bedroom apartment and $230–$550 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 Newark?
Per visit, yes: about $120–$260 every two weeks and $110–$240 weekly, against $140–$300 for a one-time clean. Over a year, every two weeks costs $3,120–$6,760.
How much does it cost to clean inside the oven and fridge in Newark?
$25–$55 for the oven and $25–$70 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 Newark?
Many people tip 10–20% for a one-time clean, which is $20–$40 on a typical $200 visit. For a regular cleaner, guides suggest about $10–$20 per cleaner instead.
What does post-construction cleaning cost in Newark?
$450–$1,350 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 Newark?
$120–$280 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 Newark?
An independent cleaner costs less per hour ($25–$45/hr) and you see the same person each time. A company ($35–$80/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 Newark metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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