How much do deep cleaning services cost in Los Angeles?

Quick answer: Across LA, a one-time apartment deep clean typically costs about $180 to $550 depending on size and condition. TurnOver LA charges $225 for a studio, $255 for a 1BR, $335 for a 2BR, and $425 for 3BR or larger, all as part of our Make Ready with a 12-point photo report and 48-hour turnaround.

If you are comparing deep cleaning services in Los Angeles, expect market prices in the $180 to $550 range. TurnOver LA prices are fixed by unit size because deep cleaning is bundled inside our Make Ready service, which also includes a 12-point photo report you can use for your listing or deposit file. Get instant quote in 30 seconds

What is a deep cleaning service for LA apartments?

Deep cleaning is not a maid service or a quick wipe. In apartment turnover context, it is a full reset of the unit so it can be re-listed without complaints, deposit disputes, or extra showings. In Los Angeles we see buildup from coastal air, pet dander, and long cooking cycles in small kitchens. A proper deep clean targets soils that regular move-out cleaning misses, like oven carbon, range hood grease, fridge gaskets, cabinet crumbs, grout haze, baseboard dust lines, and door touch points. At TurnOver LA, deep cleaning is delivered through our Make Ready package, which also produces a 12-point photo report. That report matters in LA because it documents condition for your next listing and helps align with California deposit rules.

How much does a deep cleaning cost in Los Angeles by unit size?

Across Los Angeles, most one-time deep cleans price by size and condition. Studios often run $180 to $300. One-bedrooms land between $220 and $400. Two-bedrooms range $300 to $550, with higher prices when there is heavy cooking or pets. Here is how that compares to TurnOver LA pricing, delivered as Make Ready with photos and a 48-hour turnaround:

• Studio: Market $180-$300 vs TurnOver LA $225
• 1 Bedroom: Market $220-$400 vs TurnOver LA $255
• 2 Bedroom: Market $300-$550 vs TurnOver LA $335
• 3 Bedroom or larger: Market $400-$700 vs TurnOver LA $425

TurnOver LA’s rates are flat by size, not per hour, and there is no rush or same-day upcharge. If your unit needs repairs in addition to cleaning, we can stack a handyman punch list or touch-up paint at set menu rates, then deliver one complete turnover in 48 hours. Get instant quote in 30 seconds

What does a real apartment deep clean include?

A real turnover-grade deep clean should cover the whole envelope of the unit and every touch surface a new renter will notice during the first walkthrough. The exact list varies by building, but as a baseline you should expect:

1. Kitchen degrease of oven interior, racks, stovetop, drip pans, range hood and filters, backsplash, counters, cabinet exteriors and pulls.
2. Refrigerator clean inside and out, including gaskets and under crispers, then staged cold and odor-free.
3. Bathroom descaling of tub or shower walls, glass, grout lines, sink, faucet bases, drain caps, mirror edges, and toilet base.
4. Detail wipe of switches, door handles, door faces, closet shelves, baseboards, and window sills.
5. Vent and return grille dusting, light fixture wipe, and cobweb removal in corners and behind doors.
6. Floor detailing, including edges where brooms miss, plus appropriate mop for vinyl, laminate, or tile.
7. Spot treatment of interior marks that are cleanable, not paint failures.

TurnOver LA’s Make Ready includes this deep clean plus a 12-point photo report. Floor detailing is folded into Make Ready, not a separate upsell. For repairs beyond cleaning, see our handyman punch list service.

How fast should a deep clean turn your unit in LA?

Speed matters in Los Angeles because vacancy loss usually runs $80 to $200 per day depending on the submarket. In Koreatown or Mid-City, we often peg it closer to $100 to $140. In Santa Monica or Downtown LA high-rise stock, $150 to $200 is common. A typical local cleaner may quote 3 to 5 days to schedule and complete a real deep clean, which can burn $240 to $1,000 in vacancy before listing photos happen. TurnOver LA completes the Make Ready in 48 hours, start to finish, with no rush fee. If you add paint touch-up or a small handyman punch list, we still plan the scope within the same 48-hour window unless there is a specialty part on order. That shorter timeline is often the single biggest savings line on a turnover, more than any per-job cleaning discount.

Studio deep cleaning cost in Los Angeles: what to expect?

Studios stack soils in tight footprints. Market pricing for a studio deep clean in LA usually falls between $180 and $300. TurnOver LA’s Make Ready for a studio is $225. That includes the full deep clean and the 12-point photo report. If the resident left bulk items, add a studio unit cleanout at $200. If you need the entry rekeyed for the next showing, add a front and deadbolt rekey at $110. Even with those add-ons, your studio is show-ready inside 48 hours. This is especially useful for smaller buildings in Koreatown or Westlake where demand is year-round and you want to capture weekend traffic without slipping a cycle.

How do deep cleaning prices compare to vacancy loss?

When you model the whole turnover, cleaning price is only one variable. The bigger driver is days vacant. Use this quick math:

• Daily vacancy loss: $80 to $200 in LA.
• Typical open-market deep clean lead time: 2 to 5 calendar days.
• TurnOver LA Make Ready lead time: 48 hours.

If your 1BR sits 3 extra days waiting on cleaning, you are down $240 to $600. Against that, a $255 Make Ready for a 1BR is a small line item that accelerates showing and lease-up. If you stack light paint touch-up at $200 and a half-day handyman punch at $230, you are still under $700 in scope while collapsing the vacancy window by several days. That is often the difference between hitting one showing cycle or missing it and losing a full week in places like Mar Vista.

What if the unit needs more than a deep clean to relist?

Two common blockers are minor damage and leftover items. For minor drywall dings or open shelves with wear, use our painting and repair menu. Paint touch-up is $200. Small drywall patch with texture is $150 per patch, and medium drywall repair is $240 per patch. For maintenance issues that can cause lease-up friction, book a handyman punch list: half-day is $230, full-day is $425. If the resident left furniture or bags, our unit cleanout runs $200 for a studio, $310 for a 1BR, $420 for a 2BR or larger. Need to change keys after move-out or for showings, a lock rekey for front and deadbolt is $110, or a full apartment rekey up to two locks is $150. Bundled under the same 48-hour umbrella, these keep you on track.

What does TurnOver LA’s 12-point photo report do for you?

Most cleaning companies leave no documentation. In LA, documentation helps for two reasons. First, it supports your listing with clean, date-stamped visuals while you wait for full media. Second, it backs up the move-out condition file for deposit accounting. California Civil Code §1950.5 requires itemized deductions with documentation when applicable. Our 12-point photo report gives you clear before and after frames of kitchens, baths, floors, baseboards, fixtures, and appliances. If you later assess damage beyond normal wear, those photos can sit alongside your receipts and itemization. You can read more in the state’s official references, including the California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide and California Civil Code §1950.5. As of 2024, AB 12 (2023) security deposit cap also limits most deposits to one month’s rent, which increases the need for tight documentation.

How does deep cleaning interact with painting and minor repairs?

Cleaning uncovers what is actually cleanable versus what must be painted or repaired. For example, a door scuff that does not lift with degreaser is a paint item, not a cleaning task. Our sequence is simple. We perform the Make Ready deep clean first. We flag areas that remain visible after cleaning. Then we apply targeted options from the menu. Paint touch-up is $200 when the existing paint is matchable. Repainting a full room is $395 per room. Small drywall patch is $150 per patch. This keeps scope contained and transparent, and it puts you in a position to relist faster with fewer return trips.

What does a deep clean include at TurnOver LA versus the broader market?

Below is a plain comparison. Market ranges reflect what we see among LA cleaning providers who advertise deep cleans. TurnOver LA pricing is our flat Make Ready rate by size with a 48-hour turnaround.

Market providers often price hourly, then add line items like inside oven, inside fridge, or baseboards. TurnOver LA includes oven interior, fridge interior, baseboards, grout attention, vents, and floor detailing inside the flat Make Ready. You also receive a 12-point photo report at no extra charge. For media to relist, pair with the TLA Launch Pad package at $399, or proceed with your own photographer. Get instant quote in 30 seconds

Is deep cleaning different for rent-stabilized or older LA stock?

Older buildings in Hollywood, Echo Park, and parts of West Adams have unique soils. Think original cast-iron tubs with scale, oily kitchen walls from decades of cooking, or sash windows with paint dust. The deep cleaning scope is similar, but we plan dwell time for descalers and degreasers and more detail work on baseboards and sills. If your unit is under the LAHD Rent Stabilization Ordinance, cleaning does not change allowable costs, but documentation still matters for fair wear versus damage. Pair the Make Ready deep clean with minor paint touch-up or a small drywall patch where needed. If locks are old or mismatched, a front and deadbolt rekey at $110 is a quick security fix before showings.

When should you book listing media relative to deep cleaning?

You do not need to wait a week after cleaning to get photos. Because our Make Ready delivers in 48 hours and the unit is staged clean, you can either book your own media for the next morning or add our TLA Launch Pad Media Package at $399. We recommend shooting after any paint touch-up cures to avoid sheen differences in photos. If you list in high-velocity neighborhoods like Koreatown or Silver Lake, clean photos posted early in the cycle usually translate to fewer showings per lease. For scope clarity, Make Ready covers deep cleaning and the 12-point photo report. Listing media is a separate package at a flat $399.

How to decide quickly if your unit needs more than deep cleaning

Use this five-minute check during the move-out walkthrough:

1. Wipe one wall scuff with degreaser. If it remains, plan paint touch-up at $200.
2. Open oven and fridge. If heavy carbon or fridge odor persists, our Make Ready will address it. No add-on needed.
3. Check one window track and a baseboard corner. If caked, Make Ready covers that detailing.
4. Close and latch the front and deadbolt. If keys are missing or latch is sticky, add a lock rekey at $110.
5. Open closets. If shelving is chipped or a rod is loose, add a half-day handyman punch at $230.
6. Look for bulk left-behinds. If present, add a unit cleanout at the menu rate by size.
7. Confirm your next showing date. Book Make Ready 48 hours prior so you are photo-ready on time.

Bottom line, in Los Angeles the fastest path to market is a tight, documented deep clean, small repairs as needed, and a commit to 48 hours. Get instant quote in 30 seconds