How Much to Charge for House Cleaning in Minnesota (2026 Prices)
In Minnesota, a standard clean of a 1,500 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms runs about $170; a deep clean about $305, and a move-out about $425. For biweekly clients, the standard clean drops to about $145 per visit. The price goes up with size, bathrooms, pets and add-ons.
I started in cleaning in Minneapolis, and this is the question new cleaners asked me most: how much do I charge? These are the prices AgendaQuote uses for Minnesota.
Estimated prices in Minnesota
These are reference prices for a one-time clean, with no add-ons or pets. Adjust them to your experience and area.
| Home | Standard | Deep | Move-out | Biweekly standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft, 2 bed, 1 bath | $120 | $215 | $300 | $100 |
| 1,500 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath | $170 | $305 | $425 | $145 |
| 2,000 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath | $205 | $365 | $510 | $175 |
| 2,500 sq ft, 4 bed, 3 bath | $245 | $440 | $615 | $210 |
Pets add about $15, and add-ons (oven, fridge, windows, laundry) are charged separately at your price.
What drives the price up or down
Size, number of bathrooms and kitchens, type of clean, frequency and the condition of the home.
- Size: more square feet = more hours.
- Bathrooms and kitchen: they take the most time.
- Type of clean: deep costs ≈1.8 times a standard clean and move-out ≈2.5 times. More in what each type of cleaning includes.
- Frequency: weekly (−20%) or biweekly (−15%) clients pay less per visit, but give you steady work.
- Condition: if the home hasn't been cleaned in months or there's a lot of buildup, start with a deep clean.
Minneapolis vs. the rest of the state
In Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs, prices tend to be above the state average; in rural areas, somewhat below. Use AgendaQuote's price adjustment (Profile → Pricing, from −50% to +50%) to fit your area without recalculating anything.
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Create quotes like this in 1 minuteTips for quoting in Minnesota
- Ask for the details before giving a price: square feet, bedrooms, bathrooms, pets and when it was last cleaned.
- Keep winter in mind: snow and salt make floors and the entryway dirtier.
- Offer the first clean as a deep clean, then standard cleans at the recurring-client price.
- Carry general liability insurance: many Minnesota clients ask for it. See the service policy every cleaner should have.
Key takeaways
- 1,500 sq ft home: standard ≈ $170, deep ≈ $305, move-out ≈ $425.
- Biweekly: ≈ $145 per visit.
- Pets and add-ons are extra.
- Adjust the price to your area and experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cleaners charge per hour in Minnesota?
Many independent cleaners charge between $30 and $50 per hour, but charging per home (by size and type of clean) is usually clearer for the client and more profitable for you.
Should I charge more in winter?
Prices usually don't go up, but it's worth including the entryway and floors because of snow and salt, or charging it as an add-on.
How do I calculate a price quickly in front of the client?
With AgendaQuote: enter the square feet, bedrooms and bathrooms, pick the type of clean and you get the total with your state's pricing in a minute. Then text it to the client.