If you're searching for cleaning services in Brooklyn, you've probably noticed prices vary significantly between providers — anywhere from $80 to $400+ for the same apartment. This guide breaks down exactly what drives those differences and what you should actually expect to pay.
The short answer: a standard clean for a 1BR Brooklyn apartment from an insured professional company runs $175 flat. But the right number for you depends on service type, frequency, and a few Brooklyn-specific factors. For market-wide medians from published company rate cards, see our Brooklyn Cleaning Price Index and the Manhattan Cleaning Price Index, updated quarterly. Cleaning a studio? See what it costs to clean a studio apartment in NYC.
Standard Cleaning Prices in Brooklyn (2026)
| Apartment Size | Standard Clean | Deep Clean | Move-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $150 | $225 | $225 |
| 1 Bedroom | $175 | $300 | $300 |
| 2 Bedroom | $215 | $375 | $375 |
| 3 Bedroom | $265 | $450 | $450 |
TotalClean Solutions 2026 pricing. Deep cleaning and move-out share one rate. Weekly and bi-weekly plans: 10% off every visit. All service types include eco-friendly products and re-clean guarantee.
What Each Service Type Includes
Standard House Cleaning ($150–$265)
Standard cleaning covers surfaces, floors, bathrooms, and kitchens at a maintenance level. Think: dusting surfaces and furniture, wiping down the kitchen (stovetop, counters, sink), cleaning bathrooms (toilet, tub/shower, sink, mirror), and vacuuming and mopping floors throughout.
This is the right service for a home that's already reasonably clean and just needs regular upkeep. It's also what recurring clients get on each maintenance visit.
Deep Cleaning ($225–$450)
Deep cleaning covers everything in a standard clean plus the things that get skipped during maintenance: inside the oven, inside the refrigerator, baseboards scrubbed (not just dusted), grout lines, inside windows, inside cabinets, light fixtures, and behind or under appliances.
Most clients book a deep clean as a seasonal reset (spring/fall), as a first-visit baseline before starting recurring service, or after moving into a new apartment. See our full deep clean breakdown for the complete list.
Move-Out Cleaning ($225–$450)
Move-out cleans are priced higher because they address years of accumulated buildup and target the specific things landlords check: oven interior, refrigerator, grout lines, bathroom caulk, window tracks, inside every cabinet and closet. The goal is full security deposit recovery.
TotalClean provides an itemized invoice with every move-out clean — useful if a landlord attempts to withhold your deposit. See our move-out checklist for what we cover.
Recurring Cleaning (discounted plans)
Recurring service (weekly or bi-weekly) is 10% off the one-time rate: $135–$239 a visit, from a studio to a 3-bedroom. You also get the same dedicated cleaner every time, who learns your home and preferences. No contract required.
What Affects the Price of Cleaning in Brooklyn
Brooklyn vs Manhattan Cleaning Prices
Brooklyn cleaning rates run roughly 10–20% lower than equivalent service in Manhattan. This reflects lower overhead costs for cleaning companies operating in Brooklyn — shorter transit times between jobs, lower operating costs — not lower quality.
If you're comparing quotes: make sure you're comparing like-for-like. A $95 quote from an independent contractor is not the same service as $175 from an insured, bonded professional company with background-checked staff. The liability you absorb is different.
Is a Cheap Cleaning Quote Worth It?
Short answer: not usually, for a few reasons.
Uninsured cleaners save money on overhead — but that risk transfers to you. If they break your original hardwood floor or damage pre-war tilework, you have no recourse. If anything goes missing, there's no bonding protection.
Gig platforms (Handy, TaskRabbit) charge convenience fees and take a cut — so the cleaner earns less per job, which affects staff retention and consistency. You often get a different person each time.
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