How much does interior painting cost per room in 2026? · Fair Quote

How much does interior painting cost per room in 2026?

Professional interior painting usually costs about $400 to $950 per room, including paint and labor. Ceilings add roughly 25%. Adjust the details below for your home, or type in a quote to see if it’s fair.

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    Typical interior painting costs

    Average installed prices in the US, including materials and labor. Big, expensive metros often run about 25% higher, and smaller towns about 13% lower.

    ProjectTypical installed price
    1 room, walls only$400–$950
    3 rooms, walls only$1,200–$2,850
    5 rooms, walls only$2,000–$4,750
    3 rooms, walls + ceilings$1,500–$3,550
    Whole house, 8 rooms$3,200–$7,600

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    Typical installed prices for a mid-grade job in the US, including materials and labor. Your area, your home, and the season can move a real quote 20–40% either way.

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