Carpet steam cleaning is usually quoted on top, often around $35 to $60 per room. Apartment pricing can shift because of lift access, parking, balcony areas and bathroom count, so apartment quotes are worth checking against apartment-specific factors rather than house ranges alone.

These are general market estimates and vary by location, provider and the exact scope agreed. A quote against your specific property is always more reliable than a range.

What changes a move-out cleaning quote

Two properties of the same size can attract very different prices. The variables that matter most:

• Property condition. One of the biggest factors. A home cleaned regularly costs far less to finish than one neglected for the length of a tenancy. Most quotes assume reasonable condition and adjust upward for heavy build-up.
• Number of bathrooms. Bathrooms are the slowest rooms to bring to inspection standard, with tiles, grout, screens and fittings all needing detail. Bathroom count often matters more than bedroom count.
• Kitchen and oven. The oven is one of the most time-consuming single items in an end-of-lease clean, and interior oven cleaning is sometimes included and sometimes quoted separately.
• Windows and tracks. Interior windows, sills and tracks add time. Exterior and hard-to-reach glass may be extra or excluded.
• Carpets. Steam or hot water extraction is almost always a separate line, priced per room.
• Balconies and outdoor areas. Balconies, courtyards and garages are frequently add-ons rather than assumed.
• Furnished versus unfurnished. An empty property is faster and usually cheaper. Furnished cleans take longer and may carry conditions around moving items.
• Access and parking. Difficult parking, lift bookings in apartment buildings and multi-level homes all add time.
• Urgency and location. Short-notice bookings may carry a premium, particularly around the end of the month when demand peaks, and metro rates generally sit above regional ones.
• Quote check: If one quote is far below the others, check the inclusions before assuming it is better value. Oven interior, carpet steam cleaning, window tracks and wall spot-cleaning are the items most often left out of a cheap end-of-lease quote, and they are also the items that are commonly checked during inspections.

Move-out cleaning is not the same as a regular clean

A regular house clean maintains a lived-in home. A move-out clean returns an empty property to a defined standard, and the task list is far longer as a result.

The difference is in the detail: inside ovens and cupboards, skirting boards, door frames, light switches, window tracks, wet area grout, exhaust fans, wall marks and behind where appliances stood. These are rarely part of routine cleaning but standard for a move-out. That longer list is why move-out pricing sits well above a regular clean of the same property, and why comparing it to a general house cleaning cost per hour figure understates the work.

End-of-lease and bond cleaning overlap

Move-out cleaning, end-of-lease cleaning and bond cleaning largely describe the same work: returning a rented property to the standard expected at the end of a tenancy. Many providers use the terms interchangeably.

What matters more than the label is the scope and the standard being cleaned to, since different agencies and condition reports set different expectations. Reading what the agent actually requires before booking avoids paying for the wrong scope. Everyday Clean handles this as a defined service through move-out cleaning and bond cleaning, with the task list agreed against the tenancy requirements rather than assumed.

No cleaning service can guarantee a bond outcome, since that decision rests with the landlord or agent and can involve factors beyond cleaning, such as damage and general wear. A thorough clean to the inspection standard is what a cleaner can offer, not a guaranteed result.

What is usually included, and what is often extra

Inclusions vary between providers, so treat this as a general guide.

Commonly included in a standard move-out clean:

• All rooms cleaned, including floors, surfaces, skirtings and fittings
• Kitchen cleaning, benches, cupboards inside and out, sink
• Bathroom cleaning, including tiles, grout, screens and fittings
• Interior windows, sills and tracks where accessible
• Spot-cleaning of marks on walls
• Removal of general dust and cobwebs

Often quoted separately or excluded:

• Interior oven cleaning, in some quotes
• Carpet steam or hot water cleaning
• Exterior windows and hard-to-reach glass
• Balconies, garages, courtyards and outdoor areas
• Wall washing beyond spot-cleaning
• Furniture removal or cleaning inside occupied properties
• Pest control, which is a separate service entirely



The most useful step before booking is to get the inclusions in writing and check them against what the agent or condition report requires.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical move-out cleaning cost in Australia?

As a market planning estimate, a typical move-out clean runs from roughly $250 for a small apartment to $800 or more for a large house, in reasonable condition and without carpet steam cleaning. Condition and add-ons such as carpets and ovens shift the figure most. A quote against the specific property gives a far more accurate number than a range.

How much does move-out cleaning cost per hour?

Move-out cleaning costs roughly $45 to $75 per cleaner per hour as a planning estimate, though most jobs are quoted as a fixed price rather than hourly. Many providers send a two-person team, so the combined hourly figure is higher. Total cost depends on property size, condition, inclusions and whether carpet cleaning is required.

Is move-out cleaning charged hourly or as a fixed price?

Most move-out cleaning is quoted as a fixed price for the whole job, because it has to reach an inspection standard regardless of how long it takes. Hourly pricing appears for partial cleans, top-ups or properties in unknown condition. Fixed pricing is generally safer for the customer, since it caps the cost of a job that runs long.

How much does end-of-lease cleaning cost for a 3-bedroom house?

As a planning guide, a standard end-of-lease clean for a 3-bedroom house in reasonable condition commonly falls between $450 and $750, unfurnished and without carpet steam cleaning. Carpets, extra bathrooms and heavy condition push this higher. Always confirm the quote against the specific property and the inclusions the agent requires.

Does a move-out clean guarantee my bond back?

No cleaning service can guarantee a bond return. That decision rests with the landlord or agent and can depend on factors beyond cleaning, including damage and general wear. A professional move-out clean addresses the cleaning standard expected at inspection, which is what a cleaner can control, but the final bond outcome is not something any provider can promise.

Getting an accurate move-out quote

Published ranges help with budgeting, but move-out pricing hinges on condition and scope more than size alone. A property in good order prices near the bottom of its band, a neglected one can exceed it, and add-ons such as carpets and ovens shift the figure further.



Describe the property honestly, list the add-ons you actually need, and ask each provider to confirm inclusions against your agent's requirements in writing. Comparing quotes on the same defined scope, rather than on headline price, is the most reliable way to see what a fair figure looks like for your move.