Cleaning Tips
How Much Does Apartment Cleaning Cost in NYC?
If you're thinking about hiring a cleaner in New York, the first question is usually the price. The honest answer is that it depends on your home and the type of cleaning — but the factors are predictable, and you shouldn't have to wait for a callback to find out.
What affects the cost of cleaning an NYC apartment
Most of the price comes down to how much time the job takes. A few things change that the most:
- Square footage — the main home-size factor in your price; bedroom and bathroom count matter too, but total square footage drives the time a cleaning takes
- Type of cleaning — a routine standard clean takes less time than a detailed deep clean
- Current condition — buildup in kitchens and bathrooms adds time
- Extras — inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows and similar add-ons
- Frequency — recurring visits stay easier to maintain, which is why they're usually priced lower
In NYC, layout matters too. A compact galley kitchen or a single bathroom can be quick; a pre-war apartment with detailed trim or a busy family kitchen takes longer.
TidyLine starting prices by service
These are starting prices for smaller homes. Larger homes and extras increase the total.
- Standard Cleaning — from $149
- Deep Cleaning — from $199
- Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning — from $249
- Post-Construction Cleaning — from $400
- Recurring Cleaning — based on your home size and how often you book
See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Standard or deep: which price applies to you?
If your home has been cleaned professionally in the last month or two, a standard cleaning is usually enough. If it's been a while, or you're resetting before a recurring schedule, a deep cleaning covers the buildup a standard clean doesn't. Our guide to standard vs. deep cleaning walks through the difference.
How to see your exact price
You don't need a phone call or an in-home visit. Choose your service, home size, extras, date and time in our online booking form and your price is shown before you confirm.
