The Short Answer
A standard Airbnb or short-term rental turnover clean costs $75–$250, with most 1–2 bedroom listings landing around $110–$180 per turnover. Larger homes, same-day turns, and add-ons like linen laundering push the price toward the top of that range.
Turnover Cleaning Cost by Unit Size
Turnover cleans follow roughly the same size-based pricing as a standard apartment or house cleaning, since the scope is similar — reset every surface, bathroom, and kitchen between guests:
| Listing Size | Typical Turnover Cost |
|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $75–$135 |
| 2 bedroom | $110–$180 |
| 3 bedroom | $150–$230 |
| 4+ bedroom / large home | $200–$350+ |
These are per-turn prices, not hourly rates — most cleaners and turnover services quote a flat fee per stay so hosts can predict costs across bookings.
Why Turnover Cleaning Costs More Than a Regular Clean
A turnover clean isn't a light tidy-up. Between every guest, a cleaner typically has to:
- Strip and remake every bed with fresh linens
- Launder or replace towels
- Fully sanitize the kitchen and all bathrooms
- Restock guest supplies (toilet paper, soap, coffee, etc.)
- Check for damage or missing items and report it
- Reset staging (pillows, decor) for photos-matching presentation
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move-in/move-out cleaning tier than a standard recurring clean —
move-in/move-out cleans cost 88–105% more than a standard visit for the same reason: every surface gets full attention, not just the areas that got dirty since last time.
Same-Day Turn Premium
If your booking calendar requires a same-day turnaround (guest checks out at 11am, next guest checks in at 3pm), expect to pay a 15–30% premium over a standard next-day turnover. Same-day turns require the cleaner to prioritize your property over others in their schedule, and there's no buffer if something goes wrong.
What's Usually NOT Included
Most turnover cleaning quotes exclude these — ask upfront if you need them:
- Deep cleaning (inside oven, inside fridge, baseboards) — usually done monthly or quarterly, not every turn
- Linen laundering — some cleaners include wash/fold, others charge $15–$40 extra or expect you to handle it
- Restocking consumables — coffee, soap, and paper products are often a separate line item
- Damage repair — cleaners report damage but don't fix it
How to Reduce Your Turnover Cleaning Costs
- Book a dedicated turnover cleaner or service — they're faster and more consistent than a general house cleaner, which can offset the per-visit price
- Bundle deep cleaning quarterly instead of paying for it every turn
- Use a lockbox or smart lock so cleaners can access the unit on their schedule without coordinating a handoff
- Ask about volume pricing if you manage multiple listings — many cleaners discount 10–15% for recurring, guaranteed turnover work
- Build the cost into your cleaning fee — most hosts pass this cost directly to guests rather than absorbing it
Bottom Line
Budget $110–$180 for a typical 1–2 bedroom turnover, more for larger units or same-day turns. Use our free calculator to get a baseline estimate for your unit's size, then add 10–20% for turnover-specific tasks like linens and restocking.