How much does it cost to get rid of mice in a NYC apartment?

A one-time mouse treatment for a NYC apartment typically runs $150–$450. If the job includes exclusion — sealing the gaps around pipes, under doors, and behind appliances that mice use — expect $250–$650. Apartments usually cost less than houses because there's less square footage to treat and seal, but building-wide activity can require coordination with management.

Is mouse exclusion worth the extra cost in NYC?

Yes, in almost every case. NYC mice travel between units through wall voids and gaps around pipe runs, so killing the mice you have without sealing entry points usually means new mice within weeks. Standalone exclusion work typically runs $200–$550; bundled treatment-plus-exclusion at $250–$650 is the configuration that actually ends the problem.

Who pays for mouse extermination in a NYC rental?

Generally the landlord. NYC's Housing Maintenance Code requires landlords to keep rental units free of pests, and Local Law 55 (the Indoor Allergen Hazards Law) requires owners of multiple-dwelling buildings to inspect for and remediate mice at least annually and at unit turnover, using integrated pest management. Report the problem in writing; if the landlord won't act, file a 311/HPD complaint.

How many visits does mouse extermination take?

A light, contained problem is often resolved in one visit plus a follow-up check. Moderate to severe infestations — mice in walls, multiple rooms, or droppings appearing for months — typically need 2–3 visits and run $400–$600 or more. Recurring plans at $50–$80 per visit suit buildings with constant pressure from neighboring units or street-level activity.

Are mice or rats more expensive to exterminate in NYC?

Rats generally cost more. Rat work in NYC runs roughly $200–$500 for baiting and $400–$900 with full exclusion, versus $150–$450 and $250–$650 for mice. Rats need larger entry points sealed, often involve exterior burrow treatment, and carry more regulatory weight in NYC. See our rat exterminator cost guide for the full breakdown.

How Much Does a Mouse Exterminator Cost in NYC? (2026 Pricing Guide)

How much does a mouse exterminator cost in NYC?

A mouse exterminator in NYC typically costs $150–$450 for a one-time treatment, or $250–$650 for treatment plus exclusion (sealing the entry points mice use). Mice are the most common pest call in New York apartments, and the price you pay depends less on the mice themselves than on how many entry points your unit or building has.

Service	Typical range	Notes
Inspection	$75 – $200	Often credited toward treatment
One-time treatment (trapping + baiting)	$150 – $450	Light to moderate activity
Treatment + exclusion (entry-point sealing)	$250 – $650	The configuration that lasts
Standalone exclusion work	$200 – $550	Sealing gaps, pipe penetrations, door sweeps
Moderate–severe infestation (multiple visits)	$400 – $600+	Mice in walls, multiple rooms
Recurring plan	$50 – $80 / visit	Monthly or quarterly; high-pressure buildings

Ranges as of 2026, vary by provider, severity, and building type.

What drives the price up or down?

Severity. A few droppings under the kitchen sink is a one-visit job at the low end of the range. Mice scratching in walls, droppings in multiple rooms, or activity that’s persisted for months means more trap placements, more bait stations, and follow-up visits — pushing the total to $400–$600 or beyond.

Entry points. This is the big one in NYC. Pre-war buildings have decades of accumulated gaps: around radiator pipes, under kitchen cabinets, behind stoves, at the base of door frames. A mouse needs a gap about the width of a dime. The more penetrations need sealing with steel wool, copper mesh, and sealant, the higher the exclusion cost — but each sealed gap is a permanent fix.

Unit vs building scope. Treating one apartment in a building with an untreated infestation is a holding action. If mice are coming from a neighbor’s unit, the compactor room, or the basement, lasting results require building-level treatment — which is the landlord’s job to coordinate and pay for.

Why exclusion matters more in NYC than anywhere else

In a detached suburban house, trapping alone can sometimes end a mouse problem. In a NYC apartment building, it almost never does. Mice move through wall voids, along pipe runs, and across ceiling plenums between units. Remove the mice in your apartment without sealing your entry points, and the building’s population simply backfills the territory.

That’s why the meaningful price comparison isn’t “cheapest visit” but cost per resolved problem. A $200 trapping-only visit repeated four times a year costs more than a single $500 treatment-plus-exclusion job — and you lived with mice in between. When comparing quotes, ask specifically what exclusion work is included: how many entry points, what materials, and whether the work is guaranteed.

For the DIY side of this — what you can seal and trap yourself before calling anyone — see our guide to getting rid of mice in a NYC apartment.

Who pays: landlord or tenant?

If you rent, mouse extermination is generally your landlord’s responsibility. Two layers of NYC law apply:

The Housing Maintenance Code requires landlords to keep rental units free of pests, including mice.
Local Law 55 (the Indoor Allergen Hazards Law) requires owners of multiple-dwelling buildings to inspect for indoor allergen hazards — explicitly including mice — at least once a year and at unit turnover, and to remediate using integrated pest management (sealing entry points and addressing sources, not just placing bait).

Report the infestation to your landlord in writing, allow access for treatment, and keep records. If nothing happens, call 311 or file an HPD complaint. Full detail in our NYC landlord–tenant pest responsibility guide.

Co-op and condo owners are typically responsible for their own units, while the building handles common areas — check your proprietary lease or bylaws, since wall voids and pipe chases often fall into a gray zone worth clarifying before a dispute.

One-time treatment vs recurring plan: which makes sense?

One-time treatment ($150–$450) suits an isolated, recent problem: you saw one mouse, activity is limited to one area, and the building isn’t generally infested. Paired with exclusion, this is usually the end of it.

Recurring plans ($50–$80 per visit, monthly or quarterly) make sense when the pressure never stops: ground-floor units near restaurants or construction, buildings backing onto rail lines or vacant lots, or older buildings where full exclusion isn’t practical. The technician refreshes bait stations, checks traps, and catches new activity early — before it becomes a $500 problem.

Construction is a known trigger across NYC: demolition and excavation displace rodents into surrounding blocks. If a major project breaks ground near you, expect pressure to rise and budget accordingly.

Mouse cost vs rat cost in NYC

Mice and rats are priced differently because the work is different. Rats require heavier-gauge exclusion materials, exterior burrow treatment, and often coordination with building management or DOHMH processes. As a rule of thumb, rat work runs roughly $50–$300 more than the equivalent mouse job. If you’re not sure which you have, droppings are the quickest tell — see rats vs mice: how to tell the difference, and our rat exterminator cost guide for rat-specific pricing.

Getting an accurate mouse extermination quote in NYC

The ranges above are starting points; an accurate number requires eyes on your unit. When you call, have ready:

Where you’ve seen mice, droppings, or gnaw marks (rooms and specific spots)
How long the activity has been going on
Whether neighbors or building management have reported activity
Your building type (pre-war walk-up, high-rise, brownstone, single-family)
Whether you rent or own — this determines who should be booking the job

Request an inspection through our rodent control service page, or compare against other pests in our full NYC exterminator cost guide.