The September 1 cluster
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.
Move-out cleaning in Cambridge
Move out cleaning inCambridge, MA.
Move-out and move-in cleaning, also called end of lease cleaning, for Cambridge apartments, triple-decker floors and houses, priced flat by home size. Book the clean for the gap between the last box and the key handover.
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Last updated September 2026. Prices as of September 2026.
What is a move-out clean in Cambridge, MA, and what does it cost?
A move-out clean in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a one-time clean of the empty apartment or house between the last box and the key handover. 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)), so book once your date is fixed. Reserving street space for a moving truck in Cambridge takes a Street Occupancy Permit, which is separate from a parking permit (City of Cambridge). Move-in cleans use the same price table. If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge.
Cambridge facts behind a move-out clean
- September 1
- Roughly two-thirds to 70% of Boston-area leases end on September 1, according to Wikipedia’s Moving Day (Boston) entry.
- The curb
- Reserving street space for a moving truck in Cambridge takes a Street Occupancy Permit, which is a different permit from a parking permit (City of Cambridge).
- Renters and campuses
- Harvard and MIT anchor the city, and most Harvard affiliates live off campus in private rentals. About 66% of occupied homes are rented (City of Cambridge).
Timing
Plan a Cambridge move-out clean around September 1.
The date is fixed, so demand for trucks, movers and cleaners tends to land on the same few days. Here is how to plan around it.
Searches peak in July
Google Trends data for the Boston area, for the search “move out cleaning”, shows searches for move-out cleaning rising from March, peaking in July and falling away by September 1. Planning tends to start in summer, well before the date itself.
The curb on moving day
Trucks compete for the curb on move-out day. Sort out the truck and its Street Occupancy Permit first, then book the clean for after the last box is out.
A simple order for the day. Movers finish first, the clean comes next in the empty home, and the walkthrough with your landlord comes last. We confirm the timing with you when you book.
Move-out checklist
What a move-out clean covers in a Cambridge rental.
A move-out clean works through the whole empty home, room by room.
Moving in? A move-in clean uses the same price table. The best moment is while the rooms are empty, before furniture and boxes arrive. A longer list is in the move-out cleaning checklist for Massachusetts renters and landlords.
Kitchen cabinets and drawers, inside and out
The empty kitchen is the best moment to wipe cabinets and drawers inside and out. Counters, backsplash, sink, the stovetop and the outside of every appliance are cleaned too.
Baseboards, door frames and window sills
In older buildings that includes deep window sills and the trim around radiators.
Closets and shelves
Closet shelves and rods are wiped, so the next tenant opens clean space.
Bathrooms
Toilet, sink, tub and shower are cleaned, vanity cabinets and drawers are wiped inside and out, and mirrors and fixtures are wiped.
Every floor, edge to edge
Carpets are vacuumed and hard floors mopped, including original wood floors, entry floors, stairs and landings.
The inside of the front door and the entry
The inside of the front door and its handle are wiped, and banisters and railings are dusted where your unit has them.
Oven, fridge and extra bathrooms
Inside the oven is $35 and inside the fridge is $30. An extra bathroom adds $40, and interior windows are $12 each.
Security deposits
Security deposits and your lease.
Massachusetts limits what a landlord can deduct from a security deposit. Rules on cleaning clauses and deposits have changed, so check the current statute and your lease. Read the state’s tenant guidance before you plan the clean. We cannot promise a deposit outcome, which is decided between you and your landlord.
If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge. This is general information, not legal advice.
Pricing
How much does move-out cleaning cost in Cambridge, MA?
Move-out cleaning in Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Brookline. Prices as of September 2026.
| Home size | Move-in / move-out |
|---|---|
| Studio | $195 |
| 1 bedroom | $240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $385 |
| 4+ bedrooms | From$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.
- Condition and size. Homes above 2,500 sq ft or in heavy-buildup condition are quoted individually.
Example, 2 bedrooms. A move-out clean is $300 per visit. Your exact price is confirmed in the quote before booking. See the full price table.
Get a move-out quoteQuestions
Common questions.
Answers about price, September 1, deposits and moving-day permits.
Read all cleaning FAQsHow much does move-out cleaning cost in Cambridge, 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.
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.
Do I need a permit for a moving truck in Cambridge?
Reserving street space for a moving truck in Cambridge takes a Street Occupancy Permit, which is a different permit from a parking permit. Check cambridgema.gov for current requirements, and tell us in your quote request if your street is permit-only.
Do you clean inside the oven and fridge?
Yes, as add-ons: inside the oven is $35 and inside the fridge is $30. They are listed separately from the base price.
Related pages
More ways we can help.
Also worth a read: September 1 move-out cleaning in Cambridge and Brookline and the Massachusetts move-out checklist.
Move-in / move-out cleaning
What a move-out or move-in clean covers in any home, with the full add-on list.
House cleaning in Cambridge
Neighborhoods, housing and parking for the whole city.
Deep cleaning in Cambridge
For older apartments that need more than a move-out clean.
Move-out cleaning in Brookline
The same clean and prices, with Brookline parking and permit notes.
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