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Move-out cleaning in Brookline

Move out cleaning inBrookline, MA.

Move-out and move-in cleaning for Brookline apartments, condos and houses, priced flat by home size. Plan the clean around street parking and building rules as well as the date.

  • Insured and bonded
  • Background-checked cleaners
  • Supplies and equipment included

Last updated September 2026. Prices as of September 2026.

Cleaner in a blue polo wiping the stainless-steel elevator doors in an apartment building lobby, with a supplies cart beside her and mailboxes on the wall

What is a move-out clean in Brookline, MA, and what does it cost?

A move-out clean in Brookline, Massachusetts, is a one-time clean of the empty apartment or house before you hand back the keys. Squares & Corners prices it flat by home size: $195 for a studio, $240 for a 1 bedroom, $300 for 2 bedrooms, $385 for 3 bedrooms and from $500 for 4+ bedrooms, as of September 2026, with the inside of the oven at $35, the inside of the fridge at $30 and an extra bathroom at $40. Roughly two-thirds to 70% of Boston-area leases end on September 1 (Wikipedia, Moving Day (Boston)). Brookline has permit and No Parking sign rules for moving trucks and boxes on the street (Town of Brookline) and limits on-street parking to two hours on the same street between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m., so plan the cleaner’s parking as well as the truck’s. If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge.

Brookline facts behind a move-out clean

Street parking
No more than two hours on the same street between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m., and one hour between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (Town of Brookline).
Moving permit
Brookline has permit and No Parking sign rules for moving trucks and moving boxes on the street. Check the town’s Moving Permits page for current requirements, timing and fees.
Campuses
Parts of Boston University, Boston College and Northeastern extend into Brookline, and turnover near Longwood and Coolidge Corner tends to follow the same September 1 pattern as the rest of Greater Boston.

Moving day

Move-out day in Brookline: permits, parking and timing.

Three things to line up before the clean, in the order they tend to matter.

Book the curb first

A truck or moving boxes on a Brookline street come with permit and No Parking sign rules. Apply as soon as your date is fixed, and leave room in your plan for the town’s processing time. Then book the clean for after the last box is out.

Plan where the cleaners park

A full-home clean can outlast the two-hour street limit. The town’s guest lots in Coolidge Corner, Washington Square and Brookline Village are for overnight parking at $10 per night. Tell us in your quote request whether you have a driveway, a building lot or another spot.

Mind the September 1 rush

Many Greater Boston leases end on September 1, and student turnover near Longwood and Coolidge Corner tends to follow it. Searches for move-out cleaning across the Boston area peak in July, so summer is the time to send your request.

Checklist by building type

What a move-out clean covers in a Brookline walk-up, tower or house.

Brookline’s buildings differ more than most, so the plan for the clean does too.

Marble-floored apartment lobby with an elevator, a seating area and a cleaning cart standing by the elevator doors

Walk-up apartment

  • Stairs and landings inside your home vacuumed, banisters and railings dusted
  • Compact kitchen: cabinets and drawers wiped inside and out, stovetop and appliance exteriors cleaned
  • Bathroom: toilet, sink, tub, shower and vanity cleaned, mirrors and fixtures wiped
  • Our cleaners carry supplies and equipment up the stairs themselves

Elevator tower or condo

  • Every room and closet wiped, every floor vacuumed or mopped
  • Ask your building whether the elevator or loading area must be reserved for move-out, and tell us the rules in your quote request
  • An extra bathroom adds $40
  • Inside oven ($35) and inside fridge ($30) if the building or landlord expects them

House in South Brookline

  • Homes above 2,500 sq ft are quoted individually, so send the details early
  • Stairs, landings and banisters cleaned on every floor
  • Entry floor and the inside of the front door wiped
  • Tell us if parking is a driveway, so the plan is on record

Moving in? A move-in clean uses the same price table and works best while the rooms are empty. The full add-on list is on the move-in / move-out cleaning page, and a longer list is in the move-out cleaning checklist for Massachusetts renters and landlords.

Pricing

How much does move-out cleaning cost in Brookline, MA?

Move-out cleaning in Brookline costs $195 for a studio, $240 for a 1 bedroom, $300 for 2 bedrooms, $385 for 3 bedrooms and from $500 for 4+ bedrooms, per visit. Move-in and move-out cleans share one flat price set by home size, the same in Brookline and Cambridge. Prices as of September 2026.

Flat price per visit. Prices as of September 2026.
Home sizeMove-in / move-out
Studio$195
1 bedroom$240
2 bedrooms$300
3 bedrooms$385
4+ bedroomsFrom$500

What changes the price

  • Home size. Studio, 1, 2, 3 or 4+ bedrooms sets the base price.
  • Extra bathroom. An extra bathroom adds $40.
  • Oven and fridge. Inside oven $35 and inside fridge $30.
  • Larger houses. Homes above 2,500 sq ft or in heavy-buildup condition are quoted individually.

Example, 1 bedroom. A move-out clean is $240 per visit. Your exact price is confirmed in the quote before booking. See the full price table.

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Questions

Common questions.

Answers about price, September 1, deposits, permits and parking.

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How much does move-out cleaning cost in Brookline, MA?

Move-in and move-out cleaning costs $195 for a studio, $240 for a 1 bedroom, $300 for 2 bedrooms, $385 for 3 bedrooms and from $500 for 4+ bedrooms, per visit. An extra bathroom adds $40. Prices as of September 2026. See move-in and move-out cleaning for what is included.

When should I book a move-out clean around September 1?

Many Greater Boston leases end on September 1, so move-out dates cluster around it. Send your quote request as soon as you know your date, and we confirm the schedule with you. See the September 1 move-out cleaning guide.

Will a move-out clean get my security deposit back?

Squares & Corners cannot promise a deposit outcome, which is decided between you and your landlord. Massachusetts limits what a landlord can deduct from a security deposit, so read your lease and the state’s tenant guidance. Rules on cleaning clauses and deposits have changed, so check the current statute and your lease. This is general information, not legal advice. If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge.

What permit do I need for a moving truck in Brookline?

Brookline has permit and No Parking sign requirements for moving trucks and moving boxes on the street. Fees and lead times change, so apply as soon as your date is fixed and check the town’s Moving Permits page before you plan.

How should I plan parking for a move-out clean in Brookline?

Street parking is limited to two hours on the same street between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. and one hour between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Tell us in your quote request whether you have a driveway, a building lot or another spot, and we confirm the schedule with you.

Do you clean before move-in as well as after move-out?

Yes. Move-in and move-out cleaning use the same price table, starting at $195 for a studio. See move-in and move-out cleaning.

House cleaning in Brookline

Villages, housing and parking for the whole town.

Deep cleaning in Brookline

For prewar apartments that need more than a move-out clean.

Move-out cleaning in Cambridge

The same clean and prices, with Cambridge permit and curb notes.

Moving out of Brookline?

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Tell us your home size, your building type and your move date, and get a free quote for a move-out or move-in clean.

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