How much does a local move cost in Dallas?

Almost nobody quotes the same way, which is what makes comparing movers in Dallas so annoying. Here is how it actually works.

What Dallas moves actually cost

These are real totals from about 5,000 moves we completed across Dallas–Fort Worth in 2026. “Most moves cost” is the middle half of jobs: a quarter came in under it and a quarter over. “Typical” is the middle job.

What you’re moving	Most moves cost	Typical
Studio apartment	$394–$599	$474
1-bedroom apartment	$400–$722	$540
2-bedroom apartment	$487–$900	$675
3-bedroom apartment	$600–$1,080	$840
House, 1,400–1,600 sq ft	$468–$1,035	$680
House, 1,800–2,000 sq ft	$630–$1,252	$881
House, 2,000–2,200 sq ft	$862–$1,640	$1,080
10×10 storage unit	$400–$622	$500

Moving only. Packing and packing materials are booked separately. Your own number depends on the things below, and you can see it in about a minute on our quote page.

How it’s billed: by the hour, per mover

Nearly every local mover in DFW charges an hourly rate multiplied by crew size, with a two hour minimum. Ours is typically $85 an hour for each buddy, so two buddies are about $170 an hour, three about $255 and four about $340. Your exact rate depends on the date and shows on your quote before you book.

Bigger crews are usually cheaper

This surprises people. Four movers finishing in five hours beats two movers finishing in eleven. When we size a crew we’re trying to get you the lower total, not the lower rate.

What actually moves the number

Which floor you’re on. Whether the truck can park near the door. Whether the elevator works and can be reserved. How much is in the garage. A two bedroom apartment on the third floor with a long walk to the loading zone is a different day to a two bedroom on the ground floor.

The fees to ask about before you book

Ask every mover whether the rate includes the truck, fuel, blankets, shrink wrap, dollies, floor runners, stairs and tax. Ask whether there’s a travel or drive-time charge on top. Ask what happens if the job runs past the estimate. A cheaper hourly rate with five additions is usually the more expensive move, and you find that out at the end.

What we do

One rate per buddy with all of that already in it, and no deposit to book. You can see your number in about a minute without talking to anybody.