How Much Does Apartment Cleaning Cost in Manhattan and Brooklyn?

What influences apartment cleaning prices in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Whether you're in a Midtown high-rise or a Park Slope brownstone, the same handful of factors drive the price:

• Square footage and layout
• Service type — standard, deep, move-in/move-out or post-construction
• Selected extras
• One-time vs. recurring schedule
• The apartment's current condition

How square footage affects the cost

Square footage is the biggest home-size factor in TidyLine's pricing. A Manhattan studio and a Brooklyn three-bedroom with two bathrooms simply take different amounts of time. Starting prices apply to smaller homes; larger homes increase the total. Bedroom and bathroom count matter too, especially bathrooms, which are among the most detailed rooms to clean.

Standard vs. deep cleaning prices

TidyLine's current starting prices:

• Standard Cleaning — from $149
• Deep Cleaning — from $199
• Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning — from $249
• Post-Construction Cleaning — from $400

A deep clean costs more because it covers more: baseboards, buildup in kitchens and bathrooms, and detail work a standard visit doesn't include. Your actual price depends on square footage, service type and selected extras, and is shown before you confirm on the booking page.

One-time vs. recurring appointments

A one-time clean is ideal before guests, after a busy stretch or around a move. Recurring Cleaning keeps the apartment maintained, so each visit takes less effort — that's why recurring pricing is based on your home size and cleaning frequency and offers savings where applicable.

Optional add-ons and how they affect pricing

Extras such as inside the oven, inside the fridge or interior windows add time and are added to your total when selected. Choose only the ones you need — a fridge clean-out right before a move-out makes sense; every visit, maybe not.

Do location, access or condition change the quote?

TidyLine doesn't publish different prices by neighborhood. What can matter is the job itself: heavy buildup or a home that hasn't been cleaned in months takes longer, which is why a deep clean is often recommended first. Building access — walk-ups, doorman check-in, service elevator hours — doesn't change the posted price, but sharing it when you book helps the visit start on time in Manhattan, Brooklyn or anywhere else in NYC.

Compare cleaners on value, not just price

• Is the scope the same? Compare like-for-like services and extras
• Are supplies included?
• Is the price shown upfront, or only after a visit or call?
• What happens if something is missed?
• Can you book and reschedule easily?

Common pricing mistakes to avoid

• Booking a standard clean when the home really needs a deep clean, then being disappointed
• Comparing an hourly rate to a flat price without knowing how many hours are included
• Forgetting extras like the oven or fridge, then adding them on the day
• Choosing the cheapest option without checking what's included

See the full TidyLine pricing page for current starting prices and what each service covers.

Frequently asked questions