Move-out cleaning is one of the few home services where the math is easy: spend $300–$600 on a professional clean, get back a $1,500–$2,500 security deposit. Skip it, and Denver landlords will absolutely deduct a "cleaning fee" that's usually higher than what you would've paid yourself.
Here's what move-out cleaning actually costs in Denver in 2026, what's included, and how to choose between a regular clean and a true move-out deep clean.
The short answer on price
- Studio / 1 bedroom: $280–$350 (4–5 hours)
- 2 bedroom: $380–$480 (5–6 hours)
- 3 bedroom: $480–$580 (6–7 hours)
- 4+ bedroom or 2,500+ sq ft: $580–$750 (7–9 hours)
AssistResi Denver move-out cleans sit at flat published pricing — same in Cherry Creek, RiNo, Wash Park, Highlands, or Capitol Hill. No surge fees, no neighborhood markup, no add-on at the door.
What's included (and why it costs more than a regular clean)
A normal recurring clean is surface work: floors, counters, bathrooms, kitchen, dust. A move-out clean adds everything a landlord or property manager will inspect:
- Inside all kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Inside the oven, microwave, and refrigerator
- Behind and under the refrigerator and stove (where reachable)
- Baseboards, door frames, and light switch plates
- Window sills, blinds, and reachable interior windows
- Full bathroom detail — grout, fixtures, exhaust fans
- Closets, shelving, and laundry area
- Wall scuff spot-cleaning
When to book a move-out clean vs a deep clean
A deep clean is for homes you're still living in but haven't given a top-to-bottom in a long time. A move-out clean is specifically for an empty (or nearly empty) unit and is priced to pass a landlord inspection. If furniture is still in place, book a deep clean — and consider booking the move-out clean after the movers leave.
How to actually get your deposit back in Denver
- Book the clean for the day after the movers come. An empty unit cleans faster and cleaner.
- Take dated photos of every room after the clean is finished. Time-stamped photos win deposit disputes.
- Save the receipt. Most Denver leases require professional cleaning documentation; the AssistResi receipt counts.
- Walk the unit with your landlord within 48 hours of the clean.
What about $150 move-out cleans on Craigslist?
They exist. They also tend to skip the actual move-out scope (inside oven, inside cabinets, baseboards), which is exactly what a landlord uses to justify the cleaning deduction from your deposit. A $150 clean that loses you $800 in deposit isn't a good deal.
What you get with AssistResi in Denver
- Flat-rate Denver pricing — published, no surprises
- Background-checked, vetted local cleaners
- Full move-out scope (the list above)
- 24-hour make-it-right guarantee — if your landlord flags something, we come back
- 60-second online booking, often available same-week