Carpet cleaning price per square foot
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
Published price-per-square-foot figures and prices by area, and how to convert square feet to rooms when you quote.
Price by area
| Area | HomeGuide |
|---|---|
| 250 sq ft or less | $100–$150+ |
| 500 sq ft | $125–$250 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $250–$500 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $375–$750 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $500–$1,000 |
| Area | Angi (Sep 2026) |
|---|---|
| Single room (up to 200 sq ft) | $40–$180 |
| 2–3 rooms (400–600 sq ft) | $80–$540 |
| Whole house (1,000–1,500 sq ft) | $200–$1,350 |
| Large home (2,000+ sq ft) | $400–$1,800+ |
Turning square feet into rooms
HomeGuide says most pros count one room as 200–250 sq ft (HomeGuide). The free calculator prices by room: for a big open space, count it as two or three rooms, or add extra minutes.
With the calculator’s example numbers, about 1,000 sq ft (5 rooms and 2 hallways) comes to $225, or about $0.23 per sq ft.
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $60 per hour target, 25 minutes per room and 10 per hallway, 30 setup minutes, $10 per cleaning hour for equipment, $3 of chemicals per area, 10 round-trip miles at $0.35 per mile, 20 minutes of driving, $125 minimum, rounded up to $5. These are not market rates.
Check your own numbers
The free QuoteCubby carpet cleaning calculator prices a job from rooms, hallways, stairs, soil level and add-ons, adds your equipment, chemicals and drive, and shows what you really earn per hour.
Open the free carpet cleaning calculatorFAQ
What is the price per square foot for carpet cleaning?
HomeGuide lists $0.25–$0.50 per sq ft; Angi lists $0.20–$0.90 per sq ft. HomeGuide lists full-service carpet cleaning at $1–$2 per sq ft.
How much does it cost to clean 1,000 sq ft of carpet?
HomeGuide lists $250–$500 for 1,000 sq ft. Angi lists $200–$1,350 for a whole house of 1,000–1,500 sq ft.
Per room or per square foot?
Per room is easier for homeowners; per sq ft is fairer for very large or open rooms. Many pros quote per room and say how many sq ft a room includes.
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Related guides
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- HomeGuide – How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost? (Jan 21, 2025)
- Angi – How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost? [2026 Data] (updated Sep 21, 2026)