How much does a cleaning lady cost in Los Angeles today?

Quick answer: Across Los Angeles, routine apartment cleanings often run $120 to $300 per visit or $25 to $80 per hour, with first-time deep cleans landing closer to $200 to $450. TurnOver LA charges flat Make Ready rates for turnovers, Studio $225, 1BR $255, 2BR $335, 3BR $425, including a 12-point photo report and a 48-hour turnaround.

In Los Angeles, you will usually pay a cleaner between $120 and $300 per visit or $25 to $80 per hour, depending on size, baths, and condition. TurnOver LA prices turnover-focused Make Ready work at a flat rate by unit size with photos and a 48-hour finish. If you need a rent-ready clean tied to deposit documentation and showings, the flat route is predictable. Get instant quote in 30 seconds

What do cleaning services cost in Los Angeles right now?

Expect two pricing models in LA: hourly or flat per visit. For hourly, crews and platforms commonly post $25 to $80 per hour. Minimums of 2 to 3 hours are common for apartments. For flat pricing, a routine visit often falls between $120 and $300 for studios and 1BRs, more for larger or deep cleans. First-time or move-out deep cleans usually add 30 to 60 percent because of oven interiors, showers with scale, fridge gaskets, and inside-cabinet dust. If odors, nicotine, or heavy buildup are present, expect surcharges from many housecleaning providers.

TurnOver LA is not billed by the hour. Our Make Ready is a turnover-grade deep clean with floor detailing and a 12-point photo report, priced flat by size with a 48-hour turnaround. That structure fits deposit documentation and showing schedules better than open-ended hours, and it reduces vacancy drift from delays.

How does TurnOver LA pricing compare for apartment make ready?

TurnOver LA Make Ready covers a full turnover deep clean and a 12-point photo report you can drop into your deposit file or listing folder. Pricing is flat by unit size with no rush upcharge and a fixed 48-hour completion window. That predictability is what reduces vacancy loss, because you can schedule cleaners, painters, and photos on a tight, reliable ladder.

• Make Ready: Studio $225, 1 Bedroom $255, 2 Bedroom $335, 3BR or larger $425
• Included: turnover-grade deep clean, floor detailing, 12-point photo report
• Turnaround: 48 hours on every job, no rush add-ons

Comparison at a glance:

See service details here: our Make Ready package.

What will a cleaner do in 3 hours in a rental unit?

Three hours from a solo cleaner goes fast. At move-out standard, figure one bathroom top to bottom in 45 to 60 minutes, kitchen surfaces and appliances exterior in 45 minutes, then a pass on floors and one or two bedrooms for the remaining hour. Oven interiors, fridge interiors, shower scale, and cabinet interiors can each eat 30 to 45 minutes on their own. With an hourly house cleaner, those deeper items often get bumped unless you add time.

A turnover-grade Make Ready bundles the right scope for a vacancy, so deep kitchen and bath details, floor detailing, and touched surfaces are handled without you micromanaging minutes. Our Make Ready includes a 12-point photo report, so you can document inside the oven and fridge, tub surround, under-sink areas, and flooring condition for deposit files or marketing. For broader context on scope, see our guide, What is Make Ready and our Move-out cleaning in Los Angeles.

Is it legal for a landlord to charge a cleaning fee in California?

California allows landlords to deduct from the security deposit for cleaning necessary to restore the unit to the same level of cleanliness it had at move-in, minus normal wear and tear. This authority sits in California Civil Code §1950.5. You must itemize deductions and return the balance within 21 days. The state’s consumer guide explains expectations and documentation in plain language in the California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide.

Two more notes landlords ask about: The 21-day return clock is strict, and photos help a lot. And with AB 12 (2023) security deposit cap, most deposits are capped at one month’s rent for many rentals, which makes accurate, defensible cleaning invoices and photos more important. For deeper process, see our guides on the 21-day deposit return and apartment turnover fee policies.

When should you bundle painting or repairs with cleaning?

Turnovers run smoother when light painting and basic repairs are booked alongside cleaning. Across LA, interior repainting often ranges from $300 to $800 per room depending on condition, ceilings, and trim. TurnOver LA publishes line-item rates so you can decide fast.

• Paint touch-up only: $200
• Repainting per room: $395 per room
• Ceilings and baseboard or trim: $125
• Sand and repaint cabinets or shelving: $135
• Small drywall patch and texture: $150 per patch, Medium drywall repair: $240 per patch

Handy to know when scoping a single visit: a half-day handyman punch list is $230, and a full-day punch list is $425. For recurring property safety or small code items, a general maintenance visit is $125. Booking cleaning, paint, and light repairs together shortens show-ready time and reduces vacancy loss days.

For paint specifics and photos of standard finishes, see our painting services.

How do LA neighborhood factors change cleaning cost and time?

Traffic and parking change labor efficiency in Los Angeles. In Koreatown, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica, elevator waits and parking hunts can add 20 to 40 minutes to a visit, which is why many hourly cleaners set higher minimums or add fees. If you self-manage in high-density buildings, pre-arrange dock and elevator windows to save time. Condition drives cost more than ZIP code, though. Smoke odor, heavy scale in showers, or pest debris extend time regardless of neighborhood.

Your real cost is often vacancy days. Across LA, assume $80 to $200 per day of vacancy loss depending on submarket. A fixed 48-hour turnover window can be worth 2 to 4 days saved over loosely managed hourly visits and reschedules. If you operate in Koreatown, Hollywood, or Downtown LA and stack cleaning, paint, and photos, first showing by Day 3 is realistic. Get instant quote in 30 seconds

Hourly house cleaner or flat-rate turnover vendor, which is better for move-outs?

Both models work, but the right fit depends on scope and your calendar. Use this checklist to decide quickly.

1. If you only need a light refresh between back-to-back leases and you can be present to prioritize, an hourly cleaner can be fine.
2. If you need deposit-ready documentation, flat-rate turnover with a photo report protects you better.
3. If the unit has oven, fridge, shower scale, and inside-cabinet buildup, flat-rate Make Ready usually beats hourly minimums plus add-ons.
4. If you plan to repaint a room or patch drywall, book a single vendor who can paint, patch, and clean, then photo, in one ladder.
5. If you manage several units, fixed pricing helps you forecast, and a 48-hour commitment reduces schedule churn.
6. If odors are present, pair cleaning with targeted odor protocols. See our guides on pet odor removal and smoke smell removal.

What does TurnOver LA’s Make Ready actually include on site?

Make Ready is designed for rental turnovers, not casual housekeeping. Crews address kitchen and bath deep cleaning, appliance exteriors and interiors as needed, interior cabinet wipes, door and touch point detailing, blinds and sills, floor detailing, and a final walk with photos. The 12-point photo report includes key areas like tub surround, oven interior, fridge shelves and gaskets, under-sink cabinets, flooring condition, and entry hardware. That report fits both marketing and deposit files and speeds manager approvals.

Because the price is flat by unit size, you do not have to re-negotiate time on the day. Studios are $225, 1BR $255, 2BR $335, 3BR or larger $425. Completion is within 48 hours of scheduling, with no rush fee. Book here when you are ready to lock a date: Get instant quote in 30 seconds

How much does it cost to paint or patch during cleaning?

When walls need more than a magic eraser, pricing clarity helps you decide what to bundle this turn versus next year’s refresh. Across LA, interior repaint costs commonly land between $300 and $800 per room, higher with heavy prep or high ceilings. TurnOver LA publishes per-line rates:

• Repainting per room: $395 per room
• Paint touch-up only: $200
• Ceilings and baseboard or trim: $125
• Sand and repaint cabinets or shelving: $135
• Small drywall patch and texture: $150 per patch, Medium drywall repair: $240 per patch

Booking paint with cleaning keeps dust contained and shortens total days offline. If you also need locks rekeyed for the next tenant, a full apartment rekey up to 2 locks is $150, or a front plus deadbolt rekey is $110. That can be done same window as cleaning so you control keys before showings.

What is the true cost of delay during a turnover in LA?

The hourly price is not the only number that matters. A one day slip often costs more than an upgraded clean. Using the vacancy loss baseline of $80 to $200 per day in LA, a two day delay eats $160 to $400. Locking a 48-hour cleaning window, plus scoped paint or patches, usually pulls your listing date forward by 2 to 4 days versus loose sequencing. With Make Ready flat pricing by size and a baked-in photo report, you also avoid backtracking to grab proof for deposit files, which can add another day if a tenant disputes deductions later.

When you want to list fast, add the TLA Launch Pad Media Package at $399 to capture pro interior photos and a simple floor-ready set. Stack it behind cleaning and paint to hit your marketing window without a pause.

Bottom line: what should you book today?

If you want a predictable, deposit-ready turnover that supports showings within 48 hours, book a flat Make Ready by unit size. If your unit only needs a light touch and you can supervise priorities, an hourly cleaner can be fine. For most move-outs, bundling cleaning with light paint or patches wins on vacancy math. Get instant quote in 30 seconds