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Average Vacation Rental Cleaning Costs in California: Q4 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues at a slower pace, more states are feeling inclined to lessen restrictions on their residents. Because of this, the average vacation rental cleaning costs have increased due to the high demand for cleaning services needed for turnovers. In this article, we will highlight the average vacation rental cleaning costs in California during Q4 2021.

By Angela Rush

Last updated: March 01, 2024

California Cleaning Costs for Vacation Rentals in Q4 2021

Below, we have compiled an infographic to demonstrate the change in pricing for a cleaning service for California vacation rentals. This infographic will compare Q4 2020 to Q4 2021. 

Infographic Breakdown

This image is split into two sections:

  • Cleaning cost averages for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom rentals
  • Historical averages of costs from Q4 2020 to Q4 2021

Cleaning Cost Average

Based on this data, we’ve found the following averages for cleaning costs in California:

  • 1-bedroom: $70.94 (up 12.48% from Q4 2020)
  • 2-bedroom: $96.90 (up 8.40% from Q4 2020)
  • 3-bedroom: $148.09 (down 0.33% from Q4 2020)

In order to remain competitive within your local market, it is important that you are aware of fluctuations in costs. Prices are increasing due to the high demand for cleaners. More cleaners are needed because more short-term rentals are opening up as COVID-19 mandates are slowly being lifted.  

Historical Average

Over the last year, vacation rentals have grown at a steady rate for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom properties. 

To better understand the context of the market, we have utilized the infographic above to demonstrate the incline in pricing through Q1 and Q4 of 2021. This information follows the representation of Q4 2020 to Q4 2021 to show just how much of a difference there is between the two years. 

1-bedroom homes are highlighted as yellow and have a steady increase of 12.48% from Q4 2020 to Q4 2021. 2-bedroom homes are highlighted as dark blue and have a steady increase of 8.40% from Q4 2020 to Q4 2021. 3-bedroom homes are highlighted as light blue and have decreased their declining rate to 0.33% from Q4 2020 to Q4 2021. 

Overall, vacation rental cleaning industry costs have steadily increased over the past year. 

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Angela Rush , Angela Rush is a Content Marketing Associate at Turno. Her expert knowledge in content research and writing has allowed her to create articles geared toward the vacation rental industry. Her skill set has helped property managers and owners and Airbnb cleaning professionals scale their businesses.