Lawn mowing cost: 2026 price guide
HomeGuide puts lawn mowing at $30 to $85 per visit for a 1/8 to 1/4 acre yard, $40 to $80 per hour, or $900 to $2,000 per year for 25 to 35 visits. Its page is dated April 2023, so treat these as a floor and expect current quotes to run higher.
Typical price ranges
HomeGuide puts lawn mowing at $30 to $85 per visit for a 1/8 to 1/4 acre yard, $40 to $80 per hour, or $900 to $2,000 per year for 25 to 35 visits. Its page is dated April 2023, so treat these as a floor and expect current quotes to run higher.
- Per visit, 1/8–1/4 acre (recurring): $30–$85
- One-time or on-call visit: $50–$100
- Per hour: $40–$80
- Per acre: $60–$150
- Overgrown lawn: $70–$150
- 1/4 acre, weekly: $45–$65 per visit
- 1/4 acre, every two weeks: $60–$85 per visit
- Annual contract, 1/4 acre: $900–$2,000
Source: HomeGuide, Lawn Mowing Cost, updated April 5, 2023, accessed October 29, 2026. National averages, not a quote; your price depends on your project. HomeGuide, Lawn Mowing Cost
What changes the price
- Yard size and how often it is mowed: weekly visits cost less each than biweekly or one-time visits.
- Obstacles such as trees, beds, fences and slopes that need extra trimming.
- Grass height: overgrown lawns cost 1.5 to 3 times the regular rate.
- Edging, string trimming, blowing and bagging clippings.
- Add-ons like fertilizing, weed control and leaf removal.
- Travel distance for yards outside the regular route.
How to choose a provider
- Get at least three written quotes that list the same scope, materials and cleanup.
- Check the license (where your state requires one) and ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask who pulls the permit and whether the permit fee is in the price.
- Agree on a payment schedule tied to finished work; avoid paying most of the price up front.
- Get the warranty for labor and materials in writing.
Red flags
- Cash-only deals or pressure to sign the same day.
- No written contract, no address and no proof of insurance.
- A price far below every other quote with a vague scope.
- Door-to-door offers right after a storm from crews you cannot verify.
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FAQ
How much does lawn mowing cost?
HomeGuide reports $30 to $85 per visit for a 1/8 to 1/4 acre yard on a recurring schedule, and $50 to $100 for a one-time visit. Its data is from 2023, so current local prices can be higher.
Is weekly or every-other-week mowing cheaper?
Every-other-week service costs less per month but more per visit, because the grass is taller and takes longer. HomeGuide lists $45 to $65 weekly versus $60 to $85 biweekly for a quarter acre.
What should a mowing quote include?
Mowing, edging, string trimming, blowing hard surfaces, whether clippings are bagged, how rain days are handled and how much notice is needed to cancel a visit.