Moving Cost by Home Size
Researched and written by Matthew Collins · Reviewed by Amanda Brooks · Last reviewed August 2026
Movers cost an estimated $630–$1,395 for a two-bedroom apartment moved locally and $3,000–$7,000 for the same apartment moved interstate on a 1,000-mile lane. Every home size from studio to four bedroom is on this page, in both scopes, from the same pricing model.
Home size is a proxy for two things a mover actually prices: crew hours on a local job and shipment weight on an interstate one. The table shows both, so the same household can be read either way.
Estimated moving cost by home size
Estimated price ranges only — your actual quote depends on move size, distance, service level, date, and availability.
| Move type | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $315–$775 local, $1,650–$4,200 interstate | 3 to 5 crew hours, ≤500 sq ft, ~2,000 lb |
| 1 Bedroom | $420–$930 local, $2,250–$5,460 interstate | 4 to 6 crew hours, 500–800 sq ft, ~3,500 lb |
| 2 Bedroom | $630–$1,395 local, $3,000–$7,000 interstate | 6 to 9 crew hours, 800–1,200 sq ft, ~5,500 lb |
| 3 Bedroom | $840–$1,860 local, $4,350–$10,850 interstate | 8 to 12 crew hours, 1,200–1,800 sq ft, ~8,500 lb |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,155–$2,480 local, $5,850–$15,050 interstate | 11 to 16 crew hours, 1,800+ sq ft, ~12,000 lb |
Editorial estimates from the Bestmovers.info pricing model, reviewed May 2026. Not measured transaction prices.
How much do movers cost for a two-bedroom apartment?
Movers cost an estimated $630–$1,395 for a two-bedroom apartment moved locally with two movers and a truck, and $3,000–$7,000 for the same apartment moved full service on a typical 1,000-mile interstate lane. A two-bedroom household is modelled at about 800–1,200 sq ft, ~5,500 lb and 6 to 9 crew hours.
How much does it cost to move a studio or a one-bedroom?
A studio estimates at $315–$775 local and $1,650–$4,200 interstate, and a one-bedroom at $420–$930 local and $2,250–$5,460 interstate. Small households are where the hourly model is most forgiving and where the minimum charge matters most: many local crews bill a minimum block of hours, so a light studio does not always cost less than a full one.
How much does it cost to move a three or four-bedroom house?
A three-bedroom house estimates at $840–$1,860 local and $4,350–$10,850 interstate; a four-bedroom estimates at $1,155–$2,480 local and $5,850–$15,050 interstate. At this size the interstate figure is dominated by weight, modelled at roughly 1,200–1,800 sq ft, ~8,500 lb for a three-bedroom, which is why decluttering before the survey changes the quote more than negotiating does.
Why does the same home size cost different amounts?
Two identical floor plans price differently because the mover charges for access, date and service level, not for bedrooms. Stairs, a long carry from the door to the truck, a shuttle where the trailer cannot reach, peak summer dates and full packing all move the number inside the published range. The home-size ladder is the starting point, and the survey is what settles it.
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