Moving cost
How Much Does It Cost to Move a 1-bedroom home?
Moving a 1-bedroom home 1,000 miles is estimated at $2,200–$2,950 with a full-service carrier. The model assumes a shipment of 2,400–3,800 lbs (340–540 cu ft) and a crew of 2–3 movers taking 3–5 hours to load. Shorter and longer moves change the total substantially, so use the distance table below rather than a single average.
Estimated cost · 1 Bedroom · 1,000 miles
$2,200–$2,950
Estimated range. Most quotes for this profile land near $2,550.
- Assumed weight
- 2,400–3,800 lbs
- Volume
- 340–540 cu ft
- Crew
- 2–3 movers
- Load time
- 3–5 hours
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1 Bedroom moving cost by distance
| Distance | Typical transit | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| 250 miles | 1–3 days | $1,300–$1,700 |
| 500 miles | 2–5 days | $1,600–$2,100 |
| 1,000 miles | 2–5 days | $2,200–$2,950 |
| 1,500 miles | 4–8 days | $2,750–$3,650 |
| 2,000 miles | 6–14 days | $3,150–$4,200 |
| 2,800 miles | 6–14 days | $3,900–$5,200 |
Low: one bedroom set, living room, small kitchen. Weight and volume ranges are our published estimating assumptions, not measured national averages.
How this size compares
At 1,000 miles, our model separates the sizes clearly: Studio at $1,700–$2,250, 2 Bedroom at $3,250–$4,350, 3 Bedroom at $4,750–$6,350. The jump between sizes is driven almost entirely by transported weight, which is why an accurate inventory matters more than the number of bedrooms on your lease.
Method comparison
Full-service mover
Carrier loads, transports, and unloads. You do not drive or lift.
$2,200–$2,950
Moving container
You load a container, the provider transports it, you unload.
$1,500–$1,950
Rental truck (DIY)
You rent, load, drive, and unload. Fuel and tolls are yours.
$900–$1,250
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Moving Cost Editorial Team · Pricing model pricing-v1.0 · Estimates last recalculated 2026-08-01