Apartment Move-Out Cleaning in San Diego
Apartment move-out cleaning in San Diego starts at $382.50 flat-rate — inside every cabinet, appliance, and closet, with 275°F steam on all bathroom fixtures and dated photo documentation for deposit protection.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting price | From $382.50 (studio / 1BR · 1BA) |
| Steam protocol | 275°F steam cleaning on all bathroom fixtures |
| Area served | All San Diego neighborhoods — flat-rate, no hourly |
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Bravo Maids handles apartment move out cleaning for San Diego renters with the Move-In/Out Clean — inside every cabinet, appliance, and closet, with 275°F steam cleaning on all bathroom fixtures. Dated photo documentation and a Digital Job Checklist are included on every job, giving you visibility into exactly what was done before your final walkthrough.
Flat-rate from $382.50 · No hourly charges · 24-Hour Satisfaction Guarantee
What's Included in Apartment Move-Out Cleaning
Every area a landlord will inspect — including the zones standard recurring cleans skip.
Apartment Move-Out Cleaning Prices in San Diego
Flat-rate pricing by unit size. No hourly mystery charges. Photo documentation included on every job.
| Unit Size | Move-Out Price |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bed · 1 Bath | $382.50 |
| 2 Bed · 1 Bath | $450 |
| 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $497 |
| 3 Bed · 2 Bath | $518 |
| 3 Bed · 3 Bath | $565 |
| 4 Bed · 2 Bath | $578 |
California Landlord Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Under California Civil Code §1950.5, landlords can only deduct cleaning costs for conditions beyond normal wear and tear. These are the areas they most commonly inspect — and the most common source of security deposit deductions in San Diego.
| Area | Note | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Oven | Most common deduction | |
| Refrigerator | Most common deduction | |
| Cabinets and drawers | Most common deduction | |
| Bathrooms (grout, fixtures) | Most common deduction | |
| Window tracks and sills | ||
| Baseboards throughout | ||
| Inside closets | ||
| Hard-surface floors | ||
| Light fixtures | ||
| Walls (scuffs beyond wear) | Not included — painting scope | — |
| Inside washer/dryer | Not included |
Full details on California security deposit law: California Security Deposit Cleaning Guide
Apartment Move-Out Cleaning San Diego — FAQ
How much does apartment move-out cleaning cost in San Diego?
Apartment move-out cleaning in San Diego starts at $382.50 for a studio or 1-bedroom/1-bathroom unit. Pricing scales by bedroom and bathroom count: 2BR/1BA $450, 2BR/2BA $497, 3BR/2BA $518, 3BR/3BA $565, 4BR/2BA $578. All pricing is flat-rate — no hourly charges.
What does apartment move-out cleaning include?
Apartment move-out cleaning includes inside all cabinets and drawers, inside the oven and stovetop, inside the refrigerator and freezer, inside the dishwasher, inside all closets, all window tracks and sills, baseboards throughout, bathroom fixtures with a 275°F steam clean, all hard-surface floors, and dated photo documentation of the finished unit.
Can my San Diego landlord keep my security deposit for cleaning?
Under California Civil Code §1950.5, a landlord can only deduct cleaning costs that go beyond normal wear and tear. A professional, documented clean that restores the unit to habitable condition closes this exposure. Our photo documentation, plus a Digital Job Checklist your crew works from and checks off on-site, gives you visibility into exactly what was done before your final walkthrough.
Do you provide a checklist for California landlord move-out requirements?
Yes — our Vacancy Reset is scoped to address every item on the standard California landlord checklist: oven, refrigerator, cabinets, windows, baseboards, bathrooms, closets, and floors.
View our full move-out guide →Ready to Secure Your Security Deposit?
Flat-rate from $382.50. Photo documentation included. Background-checked cleaners. Book your Vacancy Reset online.
(619) 853-3200Last reviewed: October 2026