Movers of Houston moves apartments every day - studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and the awkward small jobs other companies turn down. Same two movers, same 26-foot truck, same $115-an-hour weekday rate as every other move we do. No surprise fees for stairs, elevators, or extra stops.
What an apartment move costs in Houston
Apartment moves are billed the same way as every move we do: two movers and a 26-foot truck by the hour, from $115 an hour on weekdays, plus a one-time $80 trip fee and a 2-hour minimum. Most one-bedroom apartments take 2 to 3 hours and most two-bedrooms take 2 to 4. Every rate, weekend price, and worked example is on our moving cost guide; this page is about what makes an apartment move different.
Small jobs and single items - yes, we do them
Need one couch moved across town, a few boxes taken to storage, or a single bedroom set delivered? We take those jobs. They are priced exactly like any other move: the 2-hour minimum plus the $80 trip fee, so a small weekday job is $310. If it takes less than two hours, you still pay the minimum - we say that up front so there is no surprise on the day.
Before we arrive: elevators and parking
Two things make an apartment move go fast, and both are yours to set up before moving day:
- Reserve the elevator. Most Houston apartment buildings and high-rises need the freight or service elevator booked through the leasing office or front desk. Book it for the window we agree on. If the elevator is not reserved and we have to wait or share it, that waiting time is on the clock.
- Arrange parking for the truck. Our truck is 26 feet long. In Midtown, Montrose, Downtown, and the Galleria high-rises, ask your building about a loading zone or reserve street space. A long walk from the truck to your door is the single biggest thing that adds time to an apartment move.
A third-floor walk-up with no elevator can add about an hour and a half compared to a ground-floor unit. Having everything boxed and labeled before we arrive is the biggest thing you control.
Houston apartment areas we move every week
Inside the Loop: Montrose, Midtown, the Heights, the Museum District, and Downtown high-rises. Galleria, Uptown, and Memorial: the west-side apartment corridors. The suburbs: Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, and The Woodlands. We serve all of Harris County and nearby areas - if your apartment is not on this list, call us and we will tell you straight whether we cover it.
Move-out deadlines and inspections
Most Houston leases end on a set day, and the leasing office wants the unit empty and clean before the walk-through. Tell us your move-out date and your walk-through time when you book, and we will schedule the move so there is room to clean afterward. If your new place is not ready until later in the day, we can load in the morning and unload in the afternoon; the truck stays with your things the whole time.
The night before: five things that save you an hour
- Confirm the elevator reservation and the parking spot with the front desk.
- Box everything, including the kitchen and the closet floor. Loose items are the slowest things we move.
- Pull the TV off the wall and unplug the fridge if it is coming with you.
- Bag the bolts from any furniture you take apart and tape the bag to the piece.
- Prop the apartment door and clear a path from the door to the elevator.
What every apartment move includes
- Two professional movers and a 26-foot truck
- Moving blankets, dollies, shrink wrap, and tape
- Fuel, taxes, and insurance
- No charge for stairs, after-hours moves, or multiple stops
Our movers are on salary, not paid by the hour, so nobody has a reason to stretch your move out.
Frequently asked questions about apartment moves
How much do apartment movers cost in Houston?
A one-bedroom apartment usually takes 2 to 3 hours, which is $310 to $425 on a weekday including the trip fee. A two-bedroom usually runs 2 to 4 hours, or $310 to $540.
Do you have a minimum for small moves?
Yes - 2 hours, the same as every move, plus the $80 trip fee. That is $310 on a weekday even if the job takes an hour.
Do you charge extra for stairs or elevators?
No. There is no stair fee and no elevator fee. Stairs and unreserved elevators do take longer, and you pay for the time, so reserving the elevator ahead of time saves you money.
Do you move apartments on weekends?
Yes. Friday and Sunday are $125 an hour and Saturday is $135 an hour. Monday to Thursday is the cheapest at $115.
Do you do long-distance apartment moves?
No. We are a local Houston moving company and only move within the Houston area.
Get your free Houston apartment moving quote
Call (281) 377-4177 or request a quote online. Tell us the number of bedrooms, the floor, and whether there is an elevator, and we will give you an honest time estimate up front.
We Accept
- Cash
- Zelle
- Cash App
- Apple Pay
For your convenience we accept Cash, Zelle, Cash App, and Apple Pay.
Sorry, No Checks Accepted and to keep our costs as low as possible we do not accept credit cards so that we don't have to pass the surcharges on to you. Fuel Trip is 100% refundable if reservation is cancelled at least 48 hours prior to move date. If cancelled within the 48 hour window the trip fee is not refundable but may be applied to a move on a different date.