Key Takeaways
Move-out cleaning in Oregon costs $150-$400 for apartments and $200-$500+ for houses, depending on size and condition.
Studio and 1-bedroom apartments average $150-$200 while 3-bedroom houses average $300-$450.
Professional move-out cleaning typically pays for itself by preventing $200-$600+ in security deposit deductions.
Most services include a guarantee — if the landlord finds cleaning issues, the company returns to address them at no charge.
Book 1-2 weeks before move-out for best scheduling — last-minute bookings may incur rush fees.
Average Move-Out Cleaning Costs in Oregon
| Property Type | Price Range | Average |
|---|
| Studio apartment | $100-$175 | $140 | | 1-bedroom apartment | $150-$225 | $185 | | 2-bedroom apartment | $200-$300 | $250 | | 3-bedroom apartment/house | $250-$400 | $325 | | 4-bedroom house | $300-$500 | $400 | | 5+ bedroom house | $400-$600+ | $500+ |
These prices reflect 2026 Oregon market rates for professional move-out cleaning services. Prices assume the unit is empty of personal belongings — cleaning around furniture and boxes adds 20-30% to the cost.
Cost by Unit Size
Square footage affects pricing, but bedroom and bathroom count matters more:
Each additional bedroom adds $40-$75 to the base price
Each additional bathroom adds $50-$80 (bathrooms are the most labor-intensive rooms)
Large kitchens with double ovens, extra appliances, or pantries add $25-$50
Basements and garages — if included — add $50-$150 depending on size and condition
What Is Included in Move-Out Cleaning
A standard move-out cleaning service in Oregon typically includes:
Kitchen
Inside oven, stovetop, range hood and filter
Inside refrigerator and freezer (all shelves and drawers)
Inside dishwasher
Inside microwave
All countertops, backsplash, and sink
Cabinet fronts and inside all cabinets and drawers
Floor — sweep and mop
Bathrooms
Toilet — inside, outside, base, and behind
Tub/shower — walls, fixtures, drain, glass doors or curtain rod
Vanity, sink, mirror, and all fixtures
Inside medicine cabinet and drawers
Floor — sweep and mop
All Rooms
Dust all surfaces, shelves, and fixtures
Clean all light switches, outlet covers, and door handles
Clean interior windows and window sills
Clean baseboards and trim
Inside all closets — shelves, rods, floor
Vacuum carpets or sweep and mop hard floors
Common Add-On Services
| Service | Cost | When to Add |
|---|
| Carpet steam cleaning | $100-$250 | Stained carpets or lease requires it | | Interior window washing | $50-$100 | Visible grime on windows | | Wall washing | $75-$150 | Scuff marks, crayon, cooking grease on walls | | Garage cleaning | $75-$150 | If garage is part of the rental | | Exterior window washing | $75-$150 | If lease requires clean exterior windows |
Check your lease agreement — some Oregon landlords require professional carpet cleaning with a receipt as a condition of full deposit return, regardless of carpet condition.
The Security Deposit Math
Professional move-out cleaning is an investment that typically returns more than it costs:
Average Oregon security deposit: $1,000-$2,500 (typically one month's rent)
Average cleaning deduction when tenant self-cleans: $200-$400
Professional move-out cleaning cost: $150-$400
Average cleaning deduction after professional clean: $0-$50
The math is straightforward: spending $250 on professional cleaning often saves $300-$500 in deposit deductions. Plus, most professional services offer a landlord satisfaction guarantee.
For more on protecting your deposit, see our guide on cleaning tips for rental properties.
DIY vs Professional Cost Comparison
| Factor | DIY | Professional |
|---|
| Supplies cost | $30-$75 | Included | | Time investment | 6-12 hours | 0 (they do it) | | Service cost | $0 | $150-$400 | | Deposit deduction risk | Medium-High | Low | | Guarantee | None | Most offer landlord guarantee | | Total real cost | $30-$75 + your time + potential deductions | $150-$400 |
If your time is worth more than $20/hour, professional cleaning is almost always the better financial decision for move-out. Learn more in our DIY vs professional cleaning comparison.
Choosing a Move-Out Cleaning Service
When hiring a move-out cleaner in Oregon, ask these questions:
Do you offer a landlord satisfaction guarantee? — the most important question. If the landlord is not satisfied, the company should return to fix issues at no charge
What is included in the base price? — get a written list to avoid surprises
Do you clean inside appliances? — some budget services skip the oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher interior
Can you provide a receipt? — you may need this for your landlord as proof of professional cleaning
Are you insured? — liability insurance protects you if the cleaner damages the property
For a complete move-out task list, our move-out cleaning checklist covers every item landlords check during inspections. Check our pricing page for current Oregon rates.
Updates Log
| Date | Change |
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| 2026-02-12 | Initial publish |
| 2026-03-19 | ARTICLE .md created from seed data |