Move-Out Cleaning in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (2026): What Twin Cities Customers Pay

Across 5 Minnesota move-in and move-out cleans we completed between January and October 2026, the median job total was $655, add-ons included. They were spread across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the suburbs, and most were family homes rather than small apartments. That is a small sample, so treat the figures as real examples rather than a citywide average. This guide shows what Twin Cities customers paid, what drives the price, what Minnesota landlords look at, and how the state’s inspection rules can save you money.

What move-out cleaning costs in Minneapolis and Saint Paul

Our move-out cleaning starts at $190 for a small apartment. Real totals depend on bedrooms and bathrooms, the condition of the home and the extras you add. These are the totals Minnesota customers paid where we have enough jobs of one size to show:

Minnesota move-in and move-out cleaning, completed jobs, January–October 2026, add-ons included

Home size	Median paid	Range paid	Jobs
3 bedrooms	$678	$404–$875	3

A 3-bedroom home came to a median of $678 across 3 jobs. A one-bedroom apartment with a clean oven and fridge will come in far lower, and a large house with a finished basement and heavy grease will come in higher. Your own price is always confirmed in writing before you book, and it does not change on the day unless you add work.

What the base price includes

Every move-out clean covers the whole home to the same checklist. Kitchens get counters, sink, the outside of appliances, cabinet fronts and the inside of empty cabinets and drawers. Bathrooms get the tub or shower, tile, toilet, vanity, mirror and fixtures. Every room gets dusting from the top down, light switches and door handles wiped, baseboards wiped, closets cleared and floors vacuumed and mopped. The team brings its own supplies and equipment, so you can pack yours.

What is priced separately is anything that takes real extra time: the inside of the oven and fridge, walls and ceilings, exterior windows, a basement or garage, and heavy grease or pet hair. Walls and ceilings wiped was added to 2 of our 5 Minnesota move jobs. Carpet cleaning is not offered in the Twin Cities area, so if your lease requires it, book it separately.

How Twin Cities homes change the job

• Duplexes and fourplexes: common in Minneapolis and Saint Paul; older units often have radiators, built-ins, back stairs and a shared basement laundry
• Bungalows and older two-story houses: woodwork, plaster and steep stairs mean more hand detailing
• Ramblers and split-levels in the first-ring suburbs: a lower level that may be finished, with its own bathroom
• New builds in Lakeville, Shakopee and Maple Grove: open plans, more bathrooms and large kitchens
• Apartments and condos: quicker, but check elevator bookings, loading zones and building rules

Pets

Pet hair is one of the biggest single factors in how long a move-out clean takes, because it has to come out of corners, stairs, vents and radiator fins before anything else can be wiped. Pet odor is also one of the first things a landlord notices. Mention pets when you book so the time is planned in, wash or remove pet bedding first, and add pet hair removal if hair has built up over the tenancy.

Booking as a landlord

Many Twin Cities duplex and fourplex owners book the same clean between tenants. Send the address, access details and the date the unit is empty, and ask for photos when the team finishes, so you have a dated record of the condition the next tenant receives, which is exactly what an initial inspection will compare against.

What Minnesota landlords check at move-out

Minnesota law limits deductions to unpaid rent and what is reasonably needed to restore the unit to its move-in condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The cleaning items that turn into deductions are much the same in most Twin Cities rentals:

• Kitchen: inside the oven, fridge, freezer and microwave, range hood degreased, cabinets wiped inside
• Bathrooms: tub, tile and grout, toilet base, vanity, faucets and fixtures
• Radiators, registers, baseboards and door frames dusted and wiped
• Window tracks and sills, which collect winter grit and dead insects
• Entry floors and closets cleared of salt and sand residue
• Basement storage, garage stalls and storage lockers emptied and swept

See the full move-out cleaning checklist, and read our guide to Minnesota deposit rules and inspections.

Use the move-out inspection

Since 2024, Minnesota tenants can ask for a move-out inspection, held no earlier than five days before the tenancy ends, so they have a chance to fix problems before deductions are made. It is the cheapest way to avoid a charge: you learn exactly what the landlord would deduct for, and you can add it to your cleaning booking. Ask for the inspection in writing when you give notice, and book your clean for after it.

Moving in instead?

A move-in clean uses the same checklist on the day you get the keys, before your furniture arrives, and it pairs well with Minnesota’s initial inspection: walk through with the landlord first, record what you find, then have the home cleaned. The price works the same way, by size, condition and extras.

When to book

4 of our 5 Minnesota move jobs fell in May and June, after the thaw, when leases turn over and people prefer to move without snow. Late summer is busy too, around the start of the school year. Book one to two weeks ahead in those months, schedule the clean after the movers leave and before the walk-through, and in winter allow for snow emergencies and parking rules on moving day.

Moving in winter

Winter moves are common in Minnesota and need a little planning. Ask movers to use floor runners, put a mat at every door, and leave the heat on until the clean is finished; a cold house cannot be cleaned properly, and the team needs water and power. Salt and sand on entry floors, the bottom of walls near doors and the garage floor are where winter shows most, so include them.

How to keep the price down

• Empty the home completely, including the basement, garage stall and storage locker
• Defrost and empty the fridge and freezer the day before
• Send photos with the quote request so the price is confirmed first
• Use the move-out inspection to find out what really needs doing
• Point out problem areas in advance: heavy grease, pet hair or a neglected bathroom

Deep clean instead?

If you are staying put and want a reset, a deep clean covers the same detail around your furniture. Across 2 Minnesota deep cleans so far the median job total was $344, add-ons included, from a small apartment to a larger home; deep cleaning starts at $200.

What to do next

Tell us the size of the home and your move date and we will confirm a price before anything is booked: get a free quote, book online, or see the Minnesota areas we cover for move-out cleaning, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Eden Prairie.