October 12, 2026
Lafayette's rental market has been busy through the first half of 2026, with turnover in Indian Peaks, Coal Creek Ranch, and Old Town picking up earlier in the year than usual. That means a lot of tenants and landlords are navigating move-out cleans on short timelines, and the question we hear most often is the same one every time: what is this going to cost me?
This post gives you real price ranges, explains what moves the number up or down, breaks down what is included versus what costs extra, and tells you when spending on a specific add-on is actually worth it in Lafayette's rental and resale market.
These numbers reflect what we charge for move-out cleans across our Lafayette service area, including Old Town, Indian Peaks, Coal Creek Ranch, and Centaur Village. They assume the home is empty and in typical tenant-leave condition. Homes with significant grease accumulation, heavy pet traffic, or surfaces requiring specialized treatment will land toward the top of each range.
| Home Size | Approximate Square Footage | Move-Out Clean Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed / 1 bath | ~700 to 900 sq ft | $195 to $265 |
| 2 bed / 1 bath | ~1,000 to 1,300 sq ft | $255 to $330 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath | ~1,200 to 1,500 sq ft | $290 to $370 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath | ~1,600 to 2,000 sq ft | $355 to $460 |
| 4 bed / 3 bath | ~2,200 to 2,800 sq ft | $455 to $580 |
| 5 bed / 3.5 bath | ~3,000 to 3,600 sq ft | $550 to $700 |
Move-out cleans run roughly 25 to 35 percent more than a standard deep clean on the same home. The reason is scope. A move-out clean includes everything in a standard deep clean plus the interior of all appliances, the interior of every cabinet and drawer, window tracks throughout the home, and full baseboard cleaning in every room. These surfaces are not addressed in a routine visit. On a move-out, they are required.
For a broader look at how move-out pricing compares across Front Range markets, the posts on move-out cleaning costs in Boulder and move-out cleaning costs in Loveland give you grounded comparisons from two different rental market profiles. Lafayette sits between those two in both price and market character.
Two homes with identical bedroom and bathroom counts can quote at opposite ends of a range. These are the factors that actually drive the number.
Condition at move-out. This is the single biggest variable. A home where the tenant cleaned regularly and the property is in good shape takes the least time. A home where the oven has not been cleaned in two years, the shower glass is coated with hard water scale, and the cabinet interiors have grease and crumbs throughout takes significantly more time. We do not charge by the hour on move-outs, but condition at move-out is directly reflected in the quote. Homes in significantly worse condition than average will be quoted at the top of the range or above it.
Pets. Homes with dogs take roughly 20 percent more time than comparable homes without pets. The combination of fur embedded in carpet, dander on every upholstered surface, and the high-contact zones around pet beds and feeding areas adds meaningful time to the visit. Cat homes add about 10 percent, mostly from litter tracking and dander on upholstered furniture. On a move-out, that added time runs throughout the entire home rather than just the occupied areas, because the scope requires full access to every room.
Number of bathrooms. Bathrooms are the most time-intensive rooms on a move-out. Each additional bathroom adds to the quote proportionally. A 3-bedroom home with 3 bathrooms takes meaningfully longer than a 3-bedroom home with 2 bathrooms at similar square footage.
Home age and surface types. Older homes in Lafayette's Old Town and Centaur Village neighborhoods often have original tile, older fixtures, and surfaces with more accumulated wear. Hard water mineral buildup on older chrome fixtures and shower surrounds takes more time and more targeted product use than newer installations. Homes with natural stone tile or countertops require pH-neutral products and more careful technique than homes with ceramic or laminate throughout.
Whether the home is empty. A move-out clean is scoped for an empty home. If some furniture or belongings are still present, that adds time because access to surfaces is restricted. Confirm the home will be fully cleared before the clean is scheduled.
For context on how size specifically drives pricing across larger homes in this region, the post on pricing for large homes in Erie and Broomfield gives you useful reference points, even if Lafayette is a different market profile.
A move-out clean covers a defined scope designed to bring every surface in the home to a condition appropriate for a landlord inspection, deposit return, or pre-listing showing. Here is what that includes.
Bathrooms (all of them, full detail): toilet cleaned inside and out including the base and behind the tank, sink and countertop scrubbed and disinfected, faucet base detailed, mirror cleaned with no residue, tub or shower walls and floor scrubbed with dedicated attention to mineral scale on glass and chrome, grout lines brushed in tile showers, cabinet and drawer interiors wiped, floor vacuumed then mopped.
Kitchen (full scope including interiors): countertops cleaned and sanitized, cabinet and drawer faces wiped, cabinet and drawer interiors fully cleaned, stovetop grates removed and scrubbed, burner surfaces cleaned, range hood exterior and underside cleaned including the washable metal filter, exterior of all appliances, interior of the oven (included on all move-outs), interior of the refrigerator including removed shelves and drawers (included on all move-outs), microwave inside and out, sink basin scrubbed and faucet detailed, floor vacuumed then mopped.
All rooms (living areas, bedrooms, hallways): all flat surfaces dusted and wiped, ceiling fan blades, light fixture exteriors, blinds or window slats dusted, windowsills wiped, window tracks cleaned throughout the home, light switch plates and outlet covers wiped, baseboards cleaned fully in every room, mirrors cleaned, floors vacuumed on carpet and vacuumed then mopped on hard surfaces.
Entry and laundry areas: same scope as other rooms plus the interior of the washing machine drum wiped if applicable and the dryer lint trap area cleaned.
Trash: emptied and bags removed from the home.
The Casabella services page lists full scope across all visit types if you want to compare move-out scope against a standard deep clean before booking.
The move-out scope above covers the surfaces that landlords and property managers in Lafayette most commonly check on inspection. A few items fall outside that scope and are priced separately.
Interior window glass: $5 to $10 per window. Window tracks are included on all move-outs. Interior glass surface cleaning is an add-on. With Lafayette getting strong southwest exposure and over 300 sunny days per year on the Front Range, interior window film shows clearly on inspection when light angles across the glass. Worth adding if your lease requires clean windows or if the property manager inspects closely.
Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning. We do not provide carpet extraction services. If carpets need more than thorough vacuuming, a dedicated carpet cleaning company is the right call. We can coordinate timing so our scope is completed before or after their visit. Many landlords in Lafayette require professional carpet cleaning as a separate line item on move-out regardless of cleanliness, so confirm your lease terms before you schedule anything.
Garage cleaning. Interior garage floors and surfaces are not included in the standard move-out scope. Available as an add-on, priced based on garage size and current condition. Single-car garages with normal use typically add $45 to $65. Two-car garages with oil stains or heavy debris run higher.
Wall washing. Scuff marks, crayon, and handprints on painted walls are not included in the standard scope. Light touch-ups on flat surfaces can sometimes be addressed, but full wall washing is a separate service and depends on paint type and surface condition. Request it specifically at booking.
Not every add-on makes sense for every move-out. These are the situations where specific extras earn their cost in Lafayette's rental market.
Interior window glass is worth it on pre-listing cleans. Lafayette homes in Indian Peaks and Coal Creek Ranch that go on the market benefit from clean interior glass because the mountain views to the west are a selling point. Dirty glass dulls the view and reads immediately during a showing. The $5 to $10 per window cost on a 3-bedroom home adds $50 to $80 to the total. That is a low-cost return on a high-visibility detail for a home being listed.
Garage cleaning is worth it when the lease specifies it. Some landlords in Lafayette specify that the garage must be returned broom-clean with no staining. If your lease has that language, budget for it. An inspector who finds an oil-stained garage floor on an otherwise clean move-out will note it, and deposit deductions on that item typically exceed the cleaning cost.
The full move-out scope (oven and refrigerator included) is worth it every time on a rental return. In Boulder County's rental market, landlords compare move-out condition against the move-in inspection report. Appliance interiors are on that report. A tenant who skips the oven and refrigerator interior on a move-out clean and assumes no one will look is making an expensive assumption. The oven and refrigerator are included in our move-out scope by default, not as an option, because the cost of a missed appliance interior on deposit deduction consistently exceeds what the cleaning cost would have been.
For homeowners using a move-out clean as part of a pre-listing strategy, the post on preparing a home for sale with a professional cleaning covers how to sequence the clean relative to showings and what scope matters most for buyer first impressions. The same logic applies in Lafayette.
If you want a quote specific to your Lafayette home, reach us at 303-827-1251 during business hours and we will walk through the scope and give you a number before anything is scheduled. You can also visit the Lafayette house cleaning page for more on how we work in this specific community.
For those deciding between a move-out clean and a standard deep clean, the post on recurring cleaning versus a one-time deep clean explains the scope and cost differences clearly, which helps frame what a move-out adds beyond standard deep clean pricing.
Homes that have had a renovation before the move-out add a different layer of complexity. The post on how to clean after a renovation before you move back in covers what post-construction scope requires and why it differs from a standard move-out clean.
For a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Lafayette in average condition, a move-out clean typically runs $355 to $460. Homes in Indian Peaks or Coal Creek Ranch with newer finishes and maintained surfaces tend to land in the lower half of that range. Older homes in Old Town Lafayette or Centaur Village with original tile, older fixtures, and more accumulated mineral buildup tend to land at the higher end. Homes with pets cost more because of fur and dander throughout, and a dog home adds roughly 20 percent to the time required. The most accurate quote comes from giving us your specific bedroom and bathroom count, current condition, and whether pets lived in the home.
A move-out clean adds four specific areas beyond the standard deep clean scope: the interior of all appliances (oven and refrigerator fully cleaned, including removed shelves and drawers), the interior of all cabinets and drawers throughout the home, window tracks in every room, and full baseboard cleaning in every room rather than spot attention. These surfaces are addressed on a rotating or as-needed basis during recurring maintenance visits. On a move-out, they are all required because every surface in the home needs to meet inspection condition. That additional scope is why move-out cleans run roughly 25 to 35 percent more than a standard deep clean on the same home size.
Whether a Lafayette landlord requires professional cleaning depends on the lease terms. Many standard leases in Boulder County include language requiring the tenant to return the property in the condition it was received, which in practice means a thorough professional clean is the safest approach. Some landlords specify professional cleaning explicitly for appliances, carpets, or the full unit. Even without a specific requirement, professional move-out cleaning protects the deposit. Property managers in Lafayette inspect appliance interiors, cabinet interiors, and baseboards as part of standard move-out walkthroughs. Areas missed by a tenant's self-clean are the most common source of deposit deductions, and those deductions typically exceed what the professional clean would have cost.
Scheduling one to two weeks before your move-out date gives you the most flexibility. During high-turnover periods, particularly late spring and early summer when lease cycles end across Lafayette, we book up faster than at other times of year. If you are working with a specific move-out date tied to a lease end or a closing, locking in the cleaning appointment at least ten days ahead prevents the situation where the home needs to be inspected on a specific date and the cleaning slot is unavailable. The booking page shows current availability, and we confirm the scope and price before the appointment is set so there are no surprises on the day of the clean.
A move-out clean is scoped for a fully empty home. Access to all surfaces, including the full floor area, cabinet interiors, and appliance interiors, is required to complete the scope correctly. If furniture or belongings are still present, cleaning around them takes more time and some surfaces cannot be accessed at all. If your move-out timeline means the home will not be fully empty until the day of or day before the clean, let us know at booking so we can adjust the schedule accordingly. A partially furnished home cleaned as a move-out will not meet the condition standard a fully empty home can reach, and that difference may affect your deposit return or pre-listing inspection result.
When you are ready to get a number for your Lafayette move-out, put your home details into our booking form and we will confirm scope and pricing before anyone shows up. We work throughout Lafayette and across the Front Range, and we know what local landlords and property managers look for on inspection day.
