Short answer
It varies by location, property and what needs doing. A rough ballpark is $0.50 to $5 per square foot. Light cleanings and basic maintenance may be as low as $250, while full remodels with new carpet, paint and appliances may be $5,000 or more.
The price of a turn comes down to the condition of the unit and the scope you choose. The same floor plan can land at either end of that range, depending on how the last resident left it.
What moves the price
- Flooring. Cleaning the carpet costs far less than replacing it, and this is often the biggest single decision.
- Paint. Touch-ups cost less than repainting a whole unit.
- Appliances. Replacing one adds up quickly.
- Damage and repairs. Holes in drywall, broken doors, and anything beyond normal wear.
- Moisture or odor problems. You don’t want to leave these for the next resident.
- Timeline. A rushed job can cost more than a scheduled one.
How to keep it predictable
- Walk units before move-out, so there are fewer surprises.
- Set standards for when carpet and paint get replaced.
- Standardize paint and flooring across your property.
- Put regular turns on a recurring agreement rather than pricing each one from scratch.
See what’s typically included in our make-ready turnover checklist. For a price on your property, send us your unit count and what you need.