Move Out Cleaning for Student Rentals in Ontario
Ontario's university towns have some of the highest-turnover rental markets in the province. McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario Tech in Oshawa, York University in Toronto, University of Toronto in the Annex/downtown, Ryerson (Toronto Metropolitan University) downtown, and dozens of other campuses all create large-scale annual move-out cleaning demand every April–May and August–September.
The Student Rental Challenge
Student rentals receive harder use than the average rental unit. Multiple occupants, high traffic, kitchen use by non-cooks, and deferred maintenance create cleaning assignments that are often more intensive than a standard move-out. Landlords near universities have well-established standards and know exactly what to inspect. The Ontario LTB has adjudicated thousands of student rental disputes — documentation matters.
What Landlords Near Ontario Universities Inspect
- Oven — a surprisingly common failure point in student rentals; baked-on grease from 8+ months of use
- Refrigerator — including door seals and underneath if accessible
- Kitchen cabinets — inside and out; grease on cabinet faces is common
- Bathroom tile and grout — mould in shower grout is the most common deficiency
- Toilet — including base and behind
- Floors throughout — including under furniture and in all corners
- Walls — marks, scuffs, and any writing or adhesive residue from decorations
Move Out Cleaning Prices Near Ontario Universities (2026)
| Home Size | Price (incl. HST) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor / Studio | $189–$249 |
| 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $229–$299 |
| 2 Bed / 1 Bath | $269–$339 |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bath (full house) | $419–$539 |
| 4+ Bed student house | $549–$699 |
All prices include Ontario HST. Timestamped before-and-after photos on every job. Book at maidless.ca/ontario.