What Atlanta homeowners and renters actually pay per visit, per hour, and per square foot — compiled from published 2026 rate data, federal wage and inflation statistics, and industry benchmarks. Every figure is sourced and dated.
Short answer
House cleaning in Atlanta costs $130 to $252 per visit in 2026, with an average of about $187 for a standard clean. Hourly rates run $28 to $54 per cleaner, deep cleans average $488, and move-out cleans average $684.
- Standard recurring clean: $130–$252 per visit (average $187)
- Deep clean: $260–$425 for a 2-bedroom; $488 average across home sizes
- Move-out clean: $305–$500 for a 2-bedroom; $684 average across home sizes
- By square foot: $0.11–$0.21 standard, ~$0.25 deep, up to $0.35 move-out
- Airbnb / short-term rental turnover: $75–$150 per turn
Key figures
- $187 — Average Atlanta house cleaning visit, 2026 [1]
- $28–$54 — Hourly rate per cleaner in Atlanta [1]
- 2,131 sq ft — Median size of a metro Atlanta home sold in 2025 [9]
- 2.9% — Atlanta-area consumer inflation, 12 months to August 2026 [7]
Price by home size
A 2-bedroom Atlanta home costs $165–$265 for a standard recurring clean in 2026. Each additional bedroom adds roughly $40–$75 per visit.
| Home size | Standard clean | Deep clean | Move-out clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $100–$170 | $165–$270 | $190–$315 |
| 1 bedroom | $130–$220 | $210–$350 | $245–$410 |
| 2 bedrooms | $165–$265 | $260–$425 | $305–$500 |
| 3 bedrooms | $205–$340 | $330–$545 | $380–$635 |
| 4 bedrooms | $260–$420 | $415–$680 | $480–$795 |
Atlanta cleaning prices by bedroom count, 2026 (per visit). Source: 2026 Atlanta rate data published by GetQuotePro. [2] First-time and deep cleans run 20–35% higher than the recurring rate for the same home.
| Home size | Typical cost per visit |
|---|---|
| 800 sq ft | $90–$170 |
| 1,200 sq ft | $130–$255 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $165–$315 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $220–$420 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $275–$525 |
Atlanta cleaning prices by square footage, standard clean. Source: Angi Atlanta cost data. [1] The median metro Atlanta home sold in 2025 measured 2,131 square feet, which lands most local homes in the $220–$450 band for a first standard clean. [9]
Price by service type
Deep cleans cost roughly 1.7x a standard clean in Atlanta, and move-out cleans roughly 2.3x, because both are priced on labor hours rather than a maintained baseline.
| Service | Average | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / recurring clean | $187 [1] | $130–$252 [1] | Kitchen, baths, floors, dusting, trash |
| Deep clean | $488 [1] | $200–$600 [3] | Takes 2–3x longer than a recurring visit [2] |
| Move-out / move-in clean | $684 [1] | $305–$500 (2BR) [2] | Inside cabinets, appliances, walls, closets |
| Airbnb / rental turnover | $120 median fee [5] | $75–$150 [4] | Median Atlanta listing cleaning fee; 87.9% of listings charge one [5] |
Average Atlanta cost by cleaning type, all home sizes. Averages from Angi; ranges from ServicePriceIntel (Q1 2026), GetQuotePro (2026), PrepBnB, and AirROI Atlanta listing data. [1,2,3,4,5]
Price per square foot
Atlanta standard cleaning prices at $0.11–$0.21 per square foot, deep cleaning at about $0.25, and move-out cleaning at up to $0.35. [1]
Per-square-foot math is how most companies build a first quote before they see the home. It is also why two honest companies can quote the same house $80 apart: the same 2,000 sq ft home is $220 at $0.11 and $420 at $0.21, and the difference is scope, crew size, and condition — not markup.
Worked example. A 2,131 sq ft Atlanta home — the 2025 metro median [9] — prices out at roughly $235–$450 for a first standard clean, $530 for a deep clean, and $745 for a move-out clean at the published per-square-foot rates. [1] Recurring visits after the first clean typically settle 20–35% below the first-clean price. [2]
Hourly rates and what they include
Atlanta cleaners charge $28–$54 per hour per person, with the full local envelope running $28–$85 for premium and specialty work. [1,6]
| Basis | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical hourly rate, per cleaner | $28–$54 | Angi Atlanta [1] |
| Typical hourly rate, per cleaner | $33–$55 | Swivl Atlanta cost guide [6] |
| Two-person crew, whole visit | ~$108/hour | Angi Atlanta [1] |
| Independent / marketplace starting rate | $20.73–$26.22 | Care.com Atlanta, September 2026 [8] |
| Premium, deep, or specialty work | $54–$85 | Swivl Atlanta cost guide [6] |
The gap between marketplace hourly rates and company hourly rates is not a pricing gimmick: company rates carry payroll taxes, liability and bonding, supplies, vehicle cost, training, and a supervisor. Independent-cleaner rates on Care.com average $20.85 to start in Atlanta, versus a Georgia average of $19.31 and a national average of $21.50. [8]
How prices vary across the metro
Rates inside the metro vary by about 50% between the least and most expensive submarkets, tracking household income and drive time rather than distance from downtown.
| Lower-cost submarket | Starting rate | Higher-cost submarket | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker | $15.43 | Kennesaw | $23.18 |
| Riverdale | $16.71 | Mableton | $22.75 |
| Morrow | $16.86 | Duluth | $22.66 |
| Conyers | $17.10 | Marietta | $22.32 |
| Douglasville | $17.42 | Clarkston | $22.17 |
Starting hourly rates in metro Atlanta cities, September 2026. Source: Care.com Atlanta-area rate data. [8] Atlanta proper starts at $20.85/hour on the same dataset. Intown neighborhoods such as Buckhead, Brookhaven, Virginia-Highland, and Decatur generally price at or above the Atlanta figure, driven by older housing stock, stairs, and parking constraints more than by ZIP code.
What moves your quote up or down
Six variables explain nearly every price difference between two Atlanta homes of the same size.
| Factor | Direction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly and biweekly plans price 20–35% below a one-time clean | Maintained homes need less labor per visit [2] |
| Condition at first visit | +20–35% for the first clean | Backlogged grime is priced as deep-clean labor [2] |
| Bathrooms, not bedrooms | Each full bath adds more than a bedroom | Baths are the most labor-dense rooms in the house |
| Pets | Commonly +$10–$30 per visit | Hair volume adds vacuuming and filter time |
| Pollen season (late Feb–May) | Add-ons for sills, mats, and vents | Atlanta tree pollen hit 6,563 in March 2026 and a record 14,801 in March 2025, against an "extremely high" threshold of 1,500 [10,11] |
| Finishes and stairs | Hardwood, marble, glass, and three-story townhomes add time | Surface-specific products and slower passes |
Georgia tax note. Residential cleaning labor is not subject to Georgia sales tax — the state taxes tangible personal property and specifically enumerated services, and cleaning is not one of them. [12] A quote that adds "sales tax" to a pure cleaning-labor invoice deserves a question.
Why the cheapest quote is usually a warning
Direct payroll consumes about 42% of revenue at a typical residential cleaning company, and technician pay now averages $21.20 per hour nationally — so a $90 whole-house quote leaves almost nothing for insurance, supplies, or supervision. [13]
Industry benchmark data from more than 150,000 cleanings per month puts average revenue per job at $218.18 as of July 2026, up 5.68% year over year, with revenue per job hour of $62.41. [13] Measured against those numbers, a $90–$110 quote for a three-bedroom Atlanta home implies either an underpaid solo cleaner working uninsured, a rushed 90-minute visit, or a price that will rise sharply after the first invoice. Atlanta-area consumer prices rose 2.9% in the twelve months to August 2026, so pricing that has not moved in three years is a sign of a business under strain, not a bargain. [7]
Three questions separate a real company from a risk: Are your cleaners W-2 employees? Are you insured and bonded, and can I see the certificate? What happens if something is damaged or missed?
Annual cost of a recurring plan
A biweekly cleaning plan for a typical Atlanta home costs $4,862 to $7,020 a year at 2026 rates.
| Frequency | Visits/year | At $187/visit [1] | At $270/visit (3BR average) [2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $9,724 | $14,040 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $4,862 | $7,020 |
| Monthly | 12 | $2,244 | $3,240 |
| Quarterly deep clean only | 4 | $1,952 (at $488) | $1,700 (at $425, 2BR) |
Annual cost by frequency, three-bedroom Atlanta home (Casovela calculation from cited 2026 rates). Free to reuse with attribution.
For context on demand: the U.S. residential maid-services market reached roughly $17.2 billion in 2025 and is forecast to grow about 5.5% in 2026, with about 32,270 maid-service companies operating nationally. [14]
How Atlanta compares, and how to spend less
Atlanta is a mid-priced major metro for house cleaning — close to the national average, not a bargain and not a luxury market. The cheapest way to a professionally clean home is a hybrid model: handle weekly maintenance yourself and buy a quarterly deep clean. We run that math in full in Casovela vs. DIY cleaning, and explain when recurring service pays off in our guide to recurring cleaning in Atlanta.
Casovela quotes by square footage, bathroom count, and condition — no walk-through required, no upsell at the door. Compare our cleaning membership plans and pricing, or see your flat-rate price in under a minute.
Methodology
This page compiles published 2026 Atlanta rate data from home-services marketplaces and pricing aggregators, federal statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau, residential-cleaning operating benchmarks from MaidCentral's Professional Cleaning Index, and local pollen measurements from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma as reported by Atlanta news outlets. Where sources disagree, both figures are shown rather than averaged. Annual-cost tables are Casovela calculations from the cited per-visit rates and are labeled as such. Prices are for metro Atlanta homes and exclude window washing, carpet extraction, and post-construction work. This page is reviewed quarterly; the next review is December 2026.
Sources
- Angi — "How Much Does It Cost to Hire a House Cleaner in Atlanta?" angi.com
- GetQuotePro — "Atlanta House Cleaning Prices 2026." getquotepro.ai
- ServicePriceIntel — "House Cleaning Cost in Atlanta, GA (2026)." servicepriceintel.com
- PrepBnB — Atlanta turnover cleaning rates. prepbnb.com
- AirROI — Atlanta short-term rental data. airroi.com
- Swivl — Atlanta cleaning services cost guide. swivl.tech
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, August 2026. bls.gov
- Care.com — House cleaning cost in Atlanta, GA, September 2026. care.com
- Atlanta Regional Commission (33°N) — metro home sale trends; median size 2,131 sq ft, 2025. 33n.atlantaregional.com
- WSB-TV — metro Atlanta tree pollen count, March 2026. wsbtv.com
- The Weather Channel — Atlanta record pollen count, March 29, 2025. weather.com
- Georgia Department of Revenue — sales and use tax guidance. dor.georgia.gov
- MaidCentral — Professional Cleaning Index, July 2026. maidcentral.com
- Marketdata via ISSA — U.S. residential maid-services market summary. issa.com
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 2024, Atlanta median household income $92,344. census.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does house cleaning cost in Atlanta?
House cleaning in Atlanta costs $130 to $252 per visit in 2026, averaging about $187 for a standard clean. Deep cleans average $488 and move-out cleans average $684.
How much is a deep clean in Atlanta?
Deep cleaning in Atlanta costs $210–$350 for a 1-bedroom home, $260–$425 for a 2-bedroom, and $330–$545 for a 3-bedroom. Across all sizes the Atlanta average is $488, or about $0.25 per square foot, because a deep clean takes two to three times longer than a recurring visit.
What is the hourly rate for a house cleaner in Atlanta?
Atlanta cleaning companies charge $28 to $54 per hour per cleaner, and about $108 per hour for a two-person crew. Independent cleaners on marketplaces start around $20.85 per hour in Atlanta, compared with $19.31 across Georgia and $21.50 nationally.
Is house cleaning more expensive in Atlanta than the national average?
It is close to the national average. Depending on the dataset, Atlanta runs from about 3% below to 28% above national baselines. The honest read: Atlanta is a mid-priced major metro for house cleaning, not a cheap one.
How much should I budget for move-out cleaning in Atlanta?
Budget $305–$500 for a 2-bedroom apartment and $380–$635 for a 3-bedroom home. The Atlanta average across all sizes is $684, and move-out work prices up to $0.35 per square foot because it includes inside cabinets, appliances, closets, and wall spot-washing.
How much do Atlanta Airbnb hosts pay for turnover cleaning?
Atlanta turnover cleaning runs $75–$150 per turn, and the median cleaning fee charged on Atlanta listings is $120, with 87.9% of listings charging a fee at all.
Do I pay Georgia sales tax on house cleaning?
No. Georgia taxes tangible personal property and a specific list of enumerated services; residential cleaning labor is not on that list, so cleaning services are not subject to Georgia sales tax.
Is tipping expected for house cleaning in Atlanta?
Tipping is optional and not built into Atlanta pricing. When clients do tip, $10–$20 per cleaner per visit or a holiday bonus equal to one visit is typical. A company paying its cleaners properly — technician pay averages $21.20 per hour industry-wide — does not rely on tips to make the wage work.
How often should an Atlanta home be professionally cleaned?
Biweekly suits most Atlanta households. Homes with pets, allergy sufferers, or heavy pollen exposure from late February through May often move to weekly during the spring, when metro tree pollen counts routinely exceed the "extremely high" threshold of 1,500 grains per cubic meter.