For a typical 1,000 to 2,000 sq ft St. Louis home, a standard cleaning usually runs about $150 to $210, a deep cleaning about $280 to $400, and a move-out cleaning about $350 to $500. Recurring bi-weekly or monthly visits usually cost 10 to 20% less per visit.
If you have searched for house cleaning prices in St. Louis, you have probably seen everything from $25 an hour to quotes that feel like a car payment. The truth is that most professional cleaning companies in the St. Louis area price by the size of your home and the type of clean, not by the hour. Here is how it breaks down.
Typical St. Louis house cleaning prices by service
| Home size | Standard clean | Deep clean | Move-in / move-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft (apartment, condo) | $130 to $150 | $240 to $280 | $300 to $360 |
| 1,000 to 1,600 sq ft | $170 to $180 | $310 to $340 | $400 to $430 |
| 1,600 to 2,300 sq ft | $190 to $205 | $355 to $380 | $450 to $480 |
| 2,300 to 3,000 sq ft | $220 to $240 | $405 to $445 | $515 to $565 |
| 3,000+ sq ft | $265 and up | $490 and up | $620 and up |
Ranges reflect typical pricing for professional, insured cleaning companies in St. Louis City and St. Louis County in fall 2026. Extra bedrooms and bathrooms add to the base price.
What changes the price of a house cleaning
1. Square footage
Size is the biggest factor. A two-bedroom condo in Clayton takes far less time than a four-bedroom house in Chesterfield, so most companies start with a base price by square footage.
2. Bedrooms and bathrooms
Bathrooms are the most time-consuming rooms in any home. Two homes with the same square footage can be priced differently if one has three and a half baths and the other has one.
3. The type of clean
A standard clean keeps a reasonably maintained home fresh. A deep clean adds detail work like baseboards, grout, door frames and vents, so it costs roughly 1.8 to 2 times more. A move-in or move-out clean adds the inside of cabinets, closets, the oven and fridge, which pushes it higher still.
4. Condition of the home
If it has been a few months since the last professional clean, or there is heavy pet hair, soap scum or kitchen grease, expect the first visit to be a deep clean. After that, maintenance visits are much more affordable.
5. Add-ons
Inside the oven, inside the fridge, interior windows, wet-wiped blinds, basements and laundry are usually priced separately, often $25 to $40 each.
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Get a free quoteHourly vs. flat-rate pricing
Independent cleaners in St. Louis often charge $25 to $45 per hour. That can look cheaper, but the total depends on how fast they work and you rarely know the final bill until the job is done. Flat-rate pricing, which is what most cleaning companies use, tells you the price before anyone shows up. It also puts the responsibility on the company to finish the checklist, not on you to watch the clock.
How to save on house cleaning in St. Louis
- Book recurring service. Bi-weekly and monthly customers usually save 10 to 20% per visit because the home never gets far behind.
- Declutter before the cleaner arrives. Clear counters and floors so the time goes to cleaning, not moving things.
- Start with one deep clean. It costs more once, but it makes every visit after it faster and cheaper.
- Only add what you need. Skip the oven or fridge add-on if you just cleaned them yourself.
What should be included in the price?
A professional company should bring all of its own supplies and equipment, be licensed and insured, and stand behind the work. At Sleec, every clean follows a room-by-room checklist and is backed by a 24-hour satisfaction guarantee: if something is missed, we come back and fix it at no charge.