What an Orlando apartment cleanout costs
A move-out clear-out for an Orlando apartment runs $249–$399 in 2026 — typically a quarter to a half truck of the furniture and boxes that didn't make the move.
The number scales with the unit, not the address. A studio with a bed and a desk sits at the bottom of that range; a three-bedroom with two mattress sets, a sectional and a garage storage unit runs to a three-quarter or full truck.
- Studio or one-bedroom leftovers: $179–$279
- Two-bedroom unit: $249–$399
- Three-bedroom or townhome: $399–$549
- Full unit including mattresses and appliances: $439–$699
What property managers actually inspect
Deposit deductions in Central Florida are rarely about scuffed paint. They are about labor the property has to pay for after you leave — and the biggest line item is hauling.
Clearing the unit completely is usually worth several hundred dollars against your deposit, because management charges retail disposal rates plus an administrative markup for anything left behind.
- Furniture, mattresses and electronics left in the unit or on the patio
- Items stashed in the storage closet, garage bay or above the water heater
- Anything in the community dumpster that shouldn't be there — often traced back and billed
- Trash bags left in the unit past the final walkthrough
The move-out order that saves you money
Clearing in the wrong order is what turns a half-truck job into a full-truck job. Consolidate before you book, not after the crew arrives.
- Decide what you are actually taking, and move it out first.
- Pile everything that is leaving into one room — usually the living room.
- Separate anything donatable so it can be routed rather than landfilled.
- Pull items out of closets, the patio and the storage bay; hidden items are what blow the estimate.
- Book the haul for the day before your final walkthrough, not the morning of.
- Photograph the empty unit after the crew leaves, before you hand back keys.
Community access, elevators and gate hours
Most Orlando apartment communities restrict commercial vehicle access to weekday business hours and require a certificate of insurance on file before a hauler can enter. Buildings with a single service elevator usually require a reservation window.
Tell us the community name when you book and we will handle the COI with management directly. That one step is the most common reason a move-out haul gets turned away at the gate.
What we can't take from a rental
A short list of items never goes on the truck, regardless of where you're moving from: paint and solvents, pool and cleaning chemicals, propane tanks, car batteries, and anything biohazardous. Orange County runs household hazardous waste drop-off for these.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an apartment cleanout cost in Orlando?+
$249–$399 for a typical two-bedroom move-out. Studios and one-bedrooms run $179–$279, and three-bedroom units or townhomes run $399–$549 depending on volume.
Can you clear my apartment the day before my walkthrough?+
Yes, and that is the right timing. Book the haul for the day before, photograph the empty unit afterwards, then hand back keys with evidence the unit was clear.
Do you need approval from my apartment community?+
Most Orlando communities require a certificate of insurance on file and restrict commercial vehicles to weekday hours. Give us the community name when you book and we'll send the COI to management directly.
Will clearing the unit protect my security deposit?+
It removes the largest and most common deduction. Properties charge retail disposal rates plus an administrative markup for anything left behind, which is typically far more than the cost of a haul.
Can you take mattresses from an apartment?+
Yes. Mattresses and box springs carry a per-unit handling fee at Orange County facilities, which is already built into the quote — nothing is added afterwards.
