What a 2-bedroom move actually costs in 2026
A standard 2-bedroom apartment local move in Miami-Dade in 2026 costs between $950 and $1,650, with most customers paying around $1,250. That covers three professional movers, a truck (typically 20 to 26 feet), moving blankets, basic disassembly and reassembly, loading, transport across town, unloading and basic liability coverage. Time on site averages 5 to 7 hours. Long-distance 2-bedroom moves run $4,500 to $9,500 depending on origin and destination.
Why a 2-bedroom is not double a 1-bedroom
Customers often expect a 2-bedroom move to cost exactly double a 1-bedroom. It does not. A 2-bedroom typically has 60 to 90 boxes plus furniture (versus 25 to 35 for a 1-bedroom), but the truck loads more efficiently per cubic foot, the travel time is the same and a three-person crew works faster per cubic foot than a two-person crew. So the move usually scales at 1.6 to 1.8x the 1-bedroom price, not 2x.
Hourly breakdown
Three movers and a truck average $150 to $210 per hour in Miami-Dade in 2026. Add travel fee of $130 to $220. Typical math: 6 hours x $180 = $1,080 + $175 travel = $1,255 plus tax and any extras. This is the median 2-bedroom move. Smaller, well-packed 2-bedrooms can finish in 5 hours. Larger 2-bedrooms with garage, balcony and storage closets can reach 7 to 8 hours.
What is in a standard 2-bedroom load
Typical 2-bedroom inventory: master bed (queen or king), second bed (full or queen), two dressers, two nightstands, master closet contents, second closet contents, living room sofa or sectional, two end tables, coffee table, TV stand and TV, dining table with 4 to 6 chairs, kitchen contents (8 to 15 boxes), bathroom contents (2 to 3 boxes), home office (desk, chair, monitor, bookcases, 5 to 10 boxes), miscellaneous (lamps, mirrors, art, plants, decor) and balcony or patio furniture. Total weight: 4,500 to 7,500 pounds. Total cubic feet: 700 to 1,100.
Building access and condo fees
Most Miami 2-bedroom apartments are in mid or high-rise buildings, so building access matters. Expect to coordinate: COI processing ($25 to $100), freight elevator reservation (usually free but must be booked 1 to 2 weeks ahead), move-in/out fees paid to the building ($150 to $750), parking permits if street parking is needed ($50 to $200 in Miami Beach or Coral Gables), and elevator hours restricting moves to weekday business hours. Plan accordingly.
Packing service add-ons
Full packing for a 2-bedroom adds $400 to $700 to your bill. Time saved: 12 to 20 hours of your labor. Materials included. Partial packing (kitchen + closets + breakables) costs $200 to $400. Self-packing with materials from us: $150 to $350 in boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap and wardrobe boxes. We deliver materials 1 to 2 weeks before the move for free if you book the move with us.
Common extras and their prices
Stairs without elevator beyond the second floor: $25 to $75 per flight. Long carry beyond 75 feet from truck to door: $75 to $250. Shuttle truck (when a 26-foot truck cannot access the building and a smaller truck must transfer the load): $200 to $600. Oversized items: king bed disassembly $50 to $100, large sectional $50 to $150, peloton or treadmill $75 to $150, hot tub $500 to $1,500, piano $250 to $1,200, gun safe over 500 pounds $250 to $500. TVs over 65 inches usually require a custom box ($35 to $75). Wall-mounted TV removal and remount $50 to $150 each.
Long-distance 2-bedroom moves
Interstate 2-bedroom moves typically weigh 5,000 to 7,500 pounds. 2026 ranges: New York to Miami $4,800 to $8,500. Chicago to Miami $4,500 to $7,800. Los Angeles to Miami $6,500 to $11,000. Boston to Miami $5,200 to $9,000. Atlanta to Miami $3,000 to $5,500. Texas to Miami $4,200 to $7,500. These include loading, transport in a dedicated or shared trailer, basic insurance and unloading. Full packing, Full Value Protection insurance and storage are extra.
How to lower your 2-bedroom move bill
1) Declutter, the easiest savings. Donating 200 cubic feet of furniture and stuff saves $150 to $400. 2) Move off-peak (October through April, mid-week, mid-month). 3) Pack yourself if you have a week of time. 4) Be ready when the crew arrives, every minute of waiting is billed. 5) Disassemble small stuff yourself (TVs off the wall, decor packed, plants in pots). 6) Book early in peak season, last-minute bookings cost 15 to 25% more. 7) Compare three written estimates from licensed Florida movers.
Get a written estimate
For accurate pricing we recommend an in-home or video walkthrough rather than a phone estimate. We do both for free, no obligation. Call us at +1 (305) 970-6538 or book online. We have moved thousands of 2-bedroom apartments across Miami-Dade in 30 years.