How much does home staging cost?

Home staging costs vary widely because no two projects are the same. The biggest factors are whether your home is vacant or occupied, how many rooms you stage, and how long the furniture stays in place. As a rough guide, most homeowners spend between $1,500 and $6,000 to stage a property for sale, but it can be far less for a single consultation or more for a large, fully furnished vacant home.

Typical price ranges

Service	Typical cost	Notes
Initial consultation	$150 – $500	A walkthrough with written recommendations
Occupied staging (using your furniture)	$500 – $1,500	Restyling, decluttering, accessories
Vacant staging (rented furniture)	$2,000 – $6,000+	Usually billed for the first month plus monthly rental
Single room refresh	$300 – $800	Living room or primary bedroom
Monthly furniture rental	$300 – $700 per room	After the first month, if the home is still listed

These are indicative ranges. Luxury properties, large homes, and high-cost cities sit at the upper end.

What drives the price

• Vacant vs occupied. Empty homes need rented furniture and accessories for every staged room, which is the single biggest cost. Occupied homes use what you already own, so you mostly pay for the stager’s time and styling.
• Number of rooms. Most stagers focus on the rooms buyers care about most: the living room, kitchen, primary bedroom, and main bathroom. Staging fewer rooms costs less.
• How long it is listed. Furniture rental is usually priced for an initial period (often one to three months), then monthly. A faster sale means a lower total cost.
• Quality of inventory. On-trend, well-maintained furniture costs more than dated pieces, but it photographs better and appeals to more buyers.

Is it worth it?

Staging is one of the few pre-sale investments that targets both speed and price. A well-staged home photographs better, attracts more viewings, and helps buyers picture themselves living there. Many sellers find the cost is a small fraction of the price difference it helps achieve. Ask any stager you contact for examples of homes they have staged and how those sales went.

How to get an accurate quote

Online ranges only get you so far. The fastest way to a real number is to send a few local stagers the details of your property. On every profile in our directory you can request a quote with your property type, number of bedrooms, whether it is vacant or occupied, and your timeline. Most stagers reply within a day or two with a written quote.

Tip: get two or three quotes so you can compare not just price, but the inventory and approach each stager proposes.

When you compare stagers, look beyond the headline price at their portfolio, reviews, and whether they are certified. A slightly higher quote from a proven, certified stager often pays for itself.