A transparent 2026 breakdown of apartment and house cleaning prices in Berlin — from Prenzlauer Berg to Spandau — and how area, frequency and condition change the final number.
The short answer
In 2026, professional apartment cleaning in Berlin generally costs between €13 and €20 per hour, or roughly €2.00–€3.50 per m² for a deep clean. A typical 70 m² two-room flat in Prenzlauer Berg or Friedrichshain takes about 3 hours for regular cleaning and 5–6 hours for a deep clean.
What changes the price
Three factors move the number more than anything else:
- Area (m²): the single biggest driver. Most providers estimate time as area ÷ 25 × hourly rate.
- Frequency: recurring weekly or bi-weekly cleaning earns 10–20% off versus a one-off booking.
- Condition & type: deep cleans, move-out cleans and post-renovation cleans cost more than maintenance cleaning because they include ovens, limescale, behind furniture and walls.
Does the district matter?
Hourly rates are fairly consistent across Berlin, but practical factors vary by district. A fifth-floor Altbau without a lift in Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg takes longer to service than a modern flat with an elevator in Charlottenburg or a single-family home in Spandau, Köpenick or Zehlendorf.
Parking and access also play a role: dense inner-city Kieze (Mitte, Neukölln, Friedrichshain) can add a few minutes per visit, while outer districts and Brandenburg towns like Potsdam, Falkensee or Bernau are easier to reach by car but a little further to travel.
Example quotes
As a guide (final pricing is always confirmed after a quick assessment):
- 45 m² studio, regular clean, Neukölln: from ~€39 (minimum, ~3 h).
- 70 m² flat, bi-weekly, Prenzlauer Berg: from ~€42 per visit with frequency discount.
- 90 m² flat, deep clean, Charlottenburg: from ~€90.
- 120 m² house, move-out clean, Köpenick or Potsdam: quoted individually, typically €300+.