“How much does end of lease cleaning cost?” is the first thing most renters ask when they’re moving out — and the honest answer is “it depends.” Price varies with the size of your home, its condition, and the extras your lease requires. Here’s a realistic 2026 guide to bond cleaning prices in Melbourne, what’s included, and how to avoid paying twice.

Average end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne

As a rough guide, most Melbourne bond cleans fall in these ranges for a standard, reasonably-maintained property:

Property size Typical price range
Studio / 1 bedroom $200 – $330
2 bedroom $290 – $450
3 bedroom $380 – $600
4+ bedroom / house $550 – $900+

These are indicative market ranges, not a fixed quote — the only way to know your price is to have the property assessed. Prices climb for larger homes, extra bathrooms, and properties that need more work than a standard clean.

What affects the price

  • Size & layout: more rooms, bathrooms and living spaces mean more hours on the job.
  • Condition: a home that’s been well-kept costs less than one that needs heavy scrubbing, mould treatment or built-up oven grease removed.
  • Carpet steam cleaning: often required by the lease and usually charged per room.
  • Extras: walls washed (not just spot-cleaned), inside the fridge, external windows, garages and balconies.
  • Access & furniture: a fully empty property is quicker to clean than one still part-furnished.

What’s usually included

A proper end of lease clean should cover the whole property to agent standard: kitchen (including inside the oven), bathrooms, all floors, walls spot-cleaned, skirting boards, windows and tracks, wardrobes, light fittings and switches. Be wary of a quote that looks too cheap — it often excludes the oven, windows or carpets, which then appear as “extras” later.

Watch out for these hidden costs

  • Carpet steam cleaning quoted separately after you’ve booked.
  • “Per room” pricing that balloons once every space is counted.
  • Call-out or travel fees for outer suburbs.
  • Re-clean fees if the agent isn’t satisfied — which is why a bond-back guarantee matters.

Is a professional bond clean worth it?

If your bond is $2,000–$3,000, spending a few hundred dollars to protect all of it is easy maths — especially when a professional clean comes with a bond-back guarantee. That guarantee means if your property manager flags anything, the cleaner returns to fix it for free, so you’re not caught between the agent and a second cleaning bill. Doing it yourself can save money, but only if you have a full day, the right products, and a carpet steam cleaner.

How to get an accurate quote

Give the cleaner your property’s size (bedrooms and bathrooms), whether it’ll be empty, whether carpets need steam cleaning, and anything unusual (heavy oven grease, mould, pets). A good local cleaner can then give you a firm, all-inclusive price rather than a vague “from” figure.

Frequently asked questions

Is carpet cleaning included in the price?

Not always — ask up front. If your lease requires professional steam cleaning, make sure it’s in the quote so it isn’t added later.

Why are some quotes so much cheaper?

Usually because they exclude the oven, windows or carpets, or don’t guarantee the result. Compare what’s actually included, not just the headline price.

Do I pay before or after the clean?

Reputable companies bill on completion, once you’re happy the property meets standard.

Brantjes Property Solutions provides transparent, all-inclusive end of lease cleaning across South-East and Eastern Melbourne, with a bond-back guarantee. Call for a fast, no-obligation quote tailored to your property.