Here’s the short answer: end-of-lease cleaning in Melbourne costs $230–$600 for most rental properties, depending on how many rooms you have and whether you need carpet steam cleaning. Larger homes or heavily soiled properties can run higher.
If you want the detail – what’s included, what’s extra, when prices spike, and how the cost compares to the risk of a bond deduction – read on.
Melbourne End-of-Lease Cleaning Prices by Property Size
Most Melbourne cleaning companies price end-of-lease jobs as flat rates based on bedroom and bathroom count. The table below reflects the market range across providers in 2025–2026.
|
Property Type |
Base Price Range (no carpet) |
With Carpet Steam Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
|
Studio / 1BR apartment |
$200 – $300 |
$270 – $400 |
|
1BR (standard, larger) |
$230 – $350 |
$300 – $450 |
|
2BR, 1 bathroom |
$300 – $420 |
$370 – $540 |
|
2BR, 2 bathrooms |
$320 – $480 |
$400 – $600 |
|
3BR house |
$400 – $600 |
$490 – $750 |
|
4BR+ house |
$550 – $800+ |
$650 – $950+ |
A note on the ranges: the difference between the low and high end of each range comes down to two things – the condition of the property and which company you use. A well-maintained 2-bedroom apartment and a heavily soiled 2-bedroom apartment are both “2 bedrooms,” but they’re not the same job. More on that below.
What’s Typically Included in the Base Price
Standard end-of-lease cleaning packages in Melbourne generally cover:
Kitchen Oven interior, racks, and door glass; rangehood filters and exterior; stovetop and grates; all cupboards inside and out; drawers; benchtops; splashback; sink and tapware; microwave interior and exterior; dishwasher filter and interior; floor
Bathrooms Toilet (bowl, under rim, seat, cistern, and base); shower and bath (screen, tiles, grout, silicon seals); vanity, basin, and tapware; mirror; exhaust fan; floor
All Rooms Skirting boards; light fittings and switches; ceiling fans; door frames and handles; wardrobe interiors; carpet vacuuming (not steam cleaning – that’s extra); hard floor mopping; windows (inside); power points
Note: What’s included varies between providers. Some include garage and balcony in the base price. Others quote these separately. Before booking, confirm exactly what your quote covers – specifically oven cleaning, inside windows, and cupboard interiors, as some budget providers exclude them.
💡 Clean & Co Note: Our end-of-lease cleaning service uses a fixed-price model based on property size, with a clear inclusions list before you book. No price changes on the day. The 100% satisfaction guarantee means if your agent flags a cleaning issue within our scope, we return at no cost to you.
What Costs Extra
Carpet Steam Cleaning
Carpet steam cleaning is the single biggest add-on cost. Basic vacuuming is included in most base packages – steam cleaning is not.
- Per room: $30–$80 per room, depending on room size and condition
- Whole-home package: $70–$180 for a standard 2–3 bedroom property
- Heavily soiled or pet-affected: $80–$150 per room, or more for specialist pre-treatment
Whether you need it: if your lease specifies professional carpet cleaning and the carpets were professionally cleaned when you moved in, you’ll need a receipt from a steam cleaning service as proof. Even without a clause, carpets with visible staining or embedded pet hair will be flagged at inspection.
Booking carpet steam cleaning as an add-on with your end-of-lease clean is almost always cheaper than booking two separate services – bundled pricing typically saves $50–$100.
For more on carpet cleaning as a standalone service, see our carpet cleaning service.
External Window Cleaning
Internal window cleaning is usually included in the base price. External windows – particularly on anything above ground floor – are typically quoted separately.
- Ground floor external windows: sometimes included; confirm with your provider
- Above ground floor: $50–$100 depending on the number of windows and access
See our window cleaning service if external windows need attention before your inspection.
Other Common Add-Ons
|
Service |
Typical Cost |
|---|---|
|
Oven cleaning (heavy, standalone) |
$80–$120 |
|
Balcony or patio cleaning |
$50–$100 |
|
Garage floor sweep and clean |
$50–$80 |
|
Wall spot cleaning |
$100–$200 (full property) |
|
Mould removal (bathroom, non-structural) |
$100–$300 depending on severity |
|
Blinds cleaning |
$30–$60 per set |
|
Extra bathroom / ensuite |
$30–$50 each |
|
Extra room (study, large hallway, staircase) |
$30–$50 each |
|
Pet hair removal |
$25–$50 per room |
💡 Clean & Co Note: If your oven needs heavy degreasing, our oven cleaning service can be added to an end-of-lease clean. The oven is the single most common reason Melbourne property managers flag cleaning issues – and specialist products make a significant difference on heavy build-up that standard cleaning products can’t remove.
What Drives the Price Up (or Down)
Property Condition
This is the biggest pricing variable – bigger than property size in some cases. A well-maintained 3-bedroom house and a neglected 3-bedroom house are priced very differently for a reason:
Light condition (maintained throughout tenancy, no heavy build-up): lower end of the range Heavy condition (oven with a year of grease, bathroom with mould, pet hair throughout): higher end of the range, sometimes above it
When requesting a quote, be honest about condition. A quote based on inaccurate information may change on arrival – which is both inconvenient and happens more often with cheaper providers.
Bathroom Count
An extra bathroom adds more to the price than an extra bedroom. Bathrooms are the most labour-intensive rooms – descaling tapware, scrubbing grout, and removing soap scum from shower screens take time and professional-grade products. A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom property will always cost more than a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property.
Timing: When You Book Matters
Melbourne has a pronounced peak season for end-of-lease cleaning: November through February. University leases turn over, summer moves pick up, and demand outstrips availability.
During peak season:
- Prices can be 10–20% higher
- Availability shrinks, particularly on weekends
- Last-minute bookings (same-day or next-day) become significantly harder to secure
If you’re moving out between March and October, you’ll generally find better rates and more flexible scheduling. Book at least one to two weeks in advance regardless of season – two to three weeks between November and February.
Last-Minute and Same-Day Bookings
Same-day or next-day emergency bookings carry rush surcharges of $50–$100 with most Melbourne providers. Some companies maintain standard pricing for urgent bookings when availability allows – but this is the exception, not the rule.
Outer Suburb Locations
Most Melbourne cleaning companies build metro travel into their base rate. Properties in outer areas – the Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley fringe, and the western corridor beyond Werribee – sometimes attract a travel surcharge of $20–$50.
Is It Worth It? The Bond Maths
This is the question most renters actually want answered.
According to the RTBA’s 2023–24 Annual Report, 36% of Victorian renters did not get their full bond back. Cleaning is consistently the most common reason for bond deductions. The typical bond deduction for cleaning in Melbourne sits between $250 and $500 – sometimes significantly more for larger properties or significant remediation.
Here’s how the numbers look against a professional clean:
|
Property |
Professional Clean |
Avg. Cleaning Deduction Risk |
Net Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1BR apartment |
$230–$300 |
$250–$350 |
Roughly break-even to ahead |
|
2BR apartment |
$300–$420 |
$300–$450 |
Ahead in most cases |
|
3BR house |
$400–$600 |
$400–$600+ |
Comparable, with guarantee protection |
The cost calculus isn’t purely financial. A professional clean with a re-clean guarantee means that if your agent flags a cleaning issue, the cleaning company returns before a bond claim is lodged. Without that safety net, you’re personally responsible for re-entering the property under time pressure to fix the issue – while also managing a move.
For renters who choose DIY: over 45% still have money deducted from their bond, according to industry data from Melbourne cleaning providers. The highest failure points are consistently the oven, exhaust fans, bathroom silicon seals, window tracks, and inside cupboards – the areas that look clean but aren’t at inspection standard.
What to Look for When Comparing Quotes
Not all quotes are equal. Here’s what to verify before booking:
What’s actually included? Specifically confirm: oven interior, inside cupboards, exhaust fans, skirting boards, and inside windows. Some providers list “kitchen cleaning” without specifying whether the oven is included at depth.
Is carpet steam cleaning in the quote? If your lease requires it or your carpets need it, confirm whether it’s in the price or a separate booking.
Does the price change on the day? A reputable provider will stick to a quoted price based on property size and condition. A budget provider may quote low and add costs on arrival. This is common practice in the cheaper end of the market – get the inclusions in writing.
What’s the re-clean guarantee? Any reputable Melbourne end-of-lease cleaner should offer a re-clean guarantee: if the agent identifies a cleaning issue within the scope of the clean, they return at no charge. Check the timeframe – most guarantees run 48 to 72 hours from inspection.
Are they insured? Cleaners working in your property should carry public liability insurance. If something is damaged, you want to know it’s covered.
Timing Your Clean Relative to the Inspection
Book your clean as close to the final inspection as practically possible – ideally one to two days before. Cleaning too far in advance means dust settles again in the intervening days, particularly in summer.
For guidance on how long the job takes by property size, see our post on how long an end-of-lease clean takes. For a full breakdown of exactly what agents inspect room by room, the end-of-lease cleaning checklist for Melbourne covers every item.
💡 Clean & Co Note: At Clean & Co, our end-of-lease pricing is based on your property size with a clear, fixed quote before we arrive. Our cleaners are police-checked, insured, and trained to Melbourne inspection standards – and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers you if your agent raises any cleaning concerns within our scope. Get a quote or book your clean →
Pricing ranges in this guide reflect market rates from Melbourne-based cleaning providers in 2025–2026 and are intended as a general guide. Actual quotes will vary based on property condition, inclusions, and provider. Always confirm what’s included before booking.