How Much Does a Local Apartment Move Cost by City?

Creating your budget for your local apartment move? Allow All My Sons Moving & Storage to share what others in your area have paid to move into their Studio or 1-Bedroom Apartment.

Whether you’re a college student moving into a first apartment or a seasoned renter who likes to keep living arrangements simple, a Studio or 1-Bedroom Apartment can be a cozy space to make your home. Small apartments are a popular choice for young professionals who want to be close to the urban action or senior movers looking to downsize after the kids have all grown up and left the nest.

Small apartment moves are not necessarily any easier or less expensive than moves into mid-sized or large homes. Apartment complexes come with their own intricate logistics including limited parking for moving trucks, narrow stairwells, tight doorways, and long hallways, not to mention there’s less space to move into and not everything you own may fit. So how do you decide how much to budget for your apartment move?

All My Sons Moving & Storage has been helping people move for over 30 years, and small apartment moves make up about 36% of the local moves we perform on an annual basis. We’re sharing our moving data in the hopes that we can help apartment-movers like you figure out how much to budget for your upcoming Studio / 1-Bedroom Apartment Move. 

While All My Sons performs all types of moves, including long-distance moves and commercial relocations, only local moves (going less than 35 miles) into Studio / 1-Bedroom Apartments were counted in this report.

Every local move into a new apartment is unique, and individuals looking to move into small apartments will each face different challenges when moving. The timing of your move will impact the total cost of your move almost as much as the type of items you need moved. 

Here are the major factors at play when you receive a quote for the cost of moving.

• Season: Peak moving season tends to fall in May through August. With professional movers in high demand, moving companies will charge the highest rates to secure their services. In slow months for moving companies, which for All My Sons tends to be January, February, and December, professional movers will offer the best discounts and deals to keep their movers busy.

• Day of the Week: The vast majority of people will try to move on the weekend to avoid missing school or work. This means the demand for movers is highest Saturday and Sunday, and weekday rates might be lower.

• Day of the Month: Most apartment leases begin or end at the same time the month wraps up, meaning the demand for movers surges. End of month weekends in summer will see the highest moving rates.

• Distance of the Move: Travel time between your old home and your next home will impact the cost of fuel for your move, which professional movers will have to include in your final moving cost.

• Number and Type of Belongings: More items to move means more moving time. Items that require special attention and additional packing materials like antique furniture pieces and mirrors will also factor into how long and how much you spend moving.

• Time for Your Move: The longer your move takes, the more your move will end up costing. If you are looking to make a moving time estimate for your move, the average time it takes an All My Sons Moving & Storage team to move a 1 Bedroom or Studio apartment is 3.92 hours. 

• Local Logistics of Moving: Limited parking, stairwells, tight doorways, and waiting for elevator access will impact the time you spend moving. More moving hours means more dollars spent on the final bill.

While this guide may give you a starting idea of what you could expect to pay for your Studio or 1-Bedroom Apartment move, please note that every move is different. This is why All My Sons offers customized support for every move we perform. You can choose whatever level of service you want for your particular move, whether that’s a hands-off move with full-service packing or just some help with the heavy lifting for a Little Move. 

If you would like an estimate based on the specifics for your move, then get a quote from All My Sons. 

No question about it, moving can be expensive. Creating a budget for your move can help you make sure your finances stay in shape during the transition. 

Here are some of the line items you must factor into your small apartment move when you’re budgeting.

• Moving Supplies: Boxes, tape, packing paper, and other moving supplies can set you back. The average All My Sons mover spends about $145 on packing supplies. 

• Truck and Equipment Rental: If you’re doing a DIY move, the cost for your truck rental may be the largest line item in your budget. Rental trucks typically cost $20-$100 per day, plus any fees or insurance options. You might also consider renting dollies, hand trucks, and furniture pads, as these items will make moving much simpler. The good news is that when you hire professional movers, the cost of your equipment is typically included in your moving quote. 

• Movers: While gathering a rag tag group of family and friends to help you move will cost less on paper, hiring professional movers could help save time, stress, and your more valuable items. Professional movers may give you a per-hour rate based on the timing of your move, or they may offer a quote for the full move based on the size of your household. 

• Security Deposits: As a renter, you will have to secure the funds for a security deposit for your local apartment move. You will also have to pay any fees such as pet fees before you can attain the keys to your new apartment. 

• Storage Units: If you are downsizing into a smaller space, you may need to rent storage indefinitely or during the transition into your new home. 

• Fuel Costs: Filling up your own truck will cost you too. The average moving truck gets just 6 to 12 miles to the gallon. To save money, use the smallest moving truck that can comfortably accommodate your move, and pack it as efficiently as possible.

Watch out for hidden costs to moving like cleaning fees, changes in insurance premiums, and restocking the fridge. 

All My Sons Moving & Storage performed roughly 82,000 local moves during 2025 for people in 1-Bedroom or Studio Apartments across all of our 100+ locations in the United States.

The average cost to move into a 1-Bedroom or Studio Apartment fell between $631-$1,771 across all locations. Remember it takes an average of 3.92 hours for an All My Sons Moving & Storage team, typically a crew of 2-3 professional movers for a small apartment move, to complete a move of this size. 

All My Sons operates in 33 states, including Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Virginia. Look for your city in the charts below to get an idea of what other movers in your area have paid to make a 1-Bedroom or Studio Apartment move.

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Please note that while the All My Sons Moving & Storage location address is officially in Linthicum Heights, this location serves many areas within Maryland including Annapolis, Baltimore, and Columbia.  

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When you’re planning to move with All My Sons Moving & Storage you can trust us to provide transparent pricing so you know exactly what you’ll pay ahead of time. Our company operates on traditional values, and we’re proud to lend an honest helping hand to movers across the country. We can provide professional packing services for a totally hands-off move, or pack for a cross-country journey with premier long-distance moving services. 

Get your moving quote and prepare for an easy moving experience.