Carpet cleaning costs $25 to $75 per room in 2026
Housecall Pro's 2026 benchmarks, drawn from Angi, HomeAdvisor and Thumbtack listings, put carpet cleaning at $25 to $75 per room or $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot. A small home of 2 to 3 rooms runs $120 to $200, a medium home $180 to $350, and a large home $300 to $600 or more.
Cost by home size (2026)
| Per room | $25 to $75. |
|---|---|
| Per square foot | $0.20 to $0.50. |
| Small home, 2 to 3 rooms | $120 to $200. |
| Medium home, 4 to 6 rooms | $180 to $350. |
| Large home, 7+ rooms | $300 to $600 or more. |
| Hourly, commercial or heavy soil | $60 to $100 per technician. |
What pushes a quote up
| Number of rooms | Most jobs are priced per room. |
|---|---|
| Soil level | Heavy soiling costs more. |
| Stains and pet odor | Treatments are extra. |
| Method | Steam and dry methods differ. |
| Minimum charge | Small jobs often hit a minimum. |
Carpet cleaning cost by region
| Lower cost states | $95 to $280. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $120 to $350. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $155 to $450. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Cleaners in expensive cities charge more per room.
Per room pricing traps
A per room price can hide a size limit. Inch Calculator notes some cleaners count a large room as two rooms. Ask the maximum square feet per room and whether halls and stairs count as rooms.
Pet odor treatment, stain removal and protector are usually extra. Ask for each price before the crew starts.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask the room size limit.
- Ask if halls and stairs count.
- Ask the stain and odor prices.
- Ask the minimum charge.
- Ask about drying time.
Ways to pay less
- Bundle rooms for a better rate.
- Move small furniture yourself.
- Skip protector unless you need it.
- Book off season.
What will this cost me?
Pick the job, your state's cost level and the last detail. The estimate updates as you change them.
An estimate built from published 2026 cost guides. It is not a quote. Get a written quote before work starts.
Common questions
How much does carpet cleaning cost?
About $25 to $75 per room, or $120 to $350 for most homes.
How much per square foot?
About $0.20 to $0.50.
How much for a whole house?
About $300 to $600 or more for 7+ rooms.
Are stain treatments extra?
Usually yes.
Other service costs
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