The 2026 price range
A 3-bedroom house local move in Miami-Dade in 2026 costs between $1,800 and $3,200, with most customers paying around $2,450. That covers four professional movers, a 26-foot truck (sometimes two trucks), moving blankets and wraps, basic disassembly and reassembly, loading, transport and unloading. Time on site averages 7 to 10 hours, sometimes spread across two days for larger homes with garage and storage. Long-distance 3-bedroom moves run $6,500 to $14,000 depending on distance and inventory.
Why 3-bedroom houses are different from apartments
A 3-bedroom house typically has more square footage, more storage (garage, attic, sheds), more outdoor furniture, more appliances and more lifetime accumulation than a 2-bedroom apartment. Expected inventory: 90 to 140 boxes (vs 60 to 90 in an apartment), three full bedrooms, formal living and family rooms, dining room, full kitchen, two or three bathrooms, home office, garage contents (bikes, tools, holiday decor, sports equipment) and outdoor patio set. Weight: 7,500 to 12,000 pounds. Cubic feet: 1,100 to 1,800.
Hourly rate breakdown
Four movers and a truck average $200 to $280 per hour in 2026. Travel fee $150 to $250. Typical math: 8.5 hours x $240 = $2,040 + $200 travel = $2,240 plus extras. Some companies use a two-truck approach for larger 3-bedrooms, which raises hourly rate to $280 to $360 but cuts time to 6 to 7 hours. Same total bill, less disruption to your day.
Garage, attic and outdoor: the hidden volume
The garage is where 3-bedroom moves get expensive. A typical Miami garage has: 2 cars worth of tools and shelving, holiday decorations in 5 to 10 plastic bins, bikes (often 3 to 5), pool equipment, lawn equipment if not contracted, golf clubs, beach chairs, kayaks or paddleboards, BBQ grill, propane tanks, and miscellaneous boxes from previous moves. Pack and load time for a full garage adds 2 to 4 hours. Tell your mover the truth about your garage when getting an estimate, surprise volume on move day costs more.
Packing service for a 3-bedroom
Full packing for a 3-bedroom adds $700 to $1,400. Time saved: 25 to 40 hours of your labor. Materials included. We recommend full packing for families with kids (limited time to pack), homes with breakables, art collections or expensive electronics, and moves under tight timelines. Partial packing of just the kitchen and closets: $350 to $700. Self-packing materials for a 3-bedroom: $250 to $500.
Common extras in a 3-bedroom move
Stairs in a two-story home: usually no extra fee within the home (different from apartment stair fees), but very narrow staircases or curved stairs that require hoisting can add $100 to $400. Pianos: $250 to $1,500 depending on type. Gun safes: $250 to $750. Pool tables: $400 to $900. Hot tubs: $500 to $1,800. Riding lawn mowers: $100 to $250. Wall-mounted TVs (often 4 to 6 in a 3-bedroom): $50 to $150 each to remove and remount. Outdoor sheds: $200 to $600 depending on contents. Refrigerator and freezer disconnect and reconnect: $50 to $150 each.
Storage for staggered move dates
3-bedroom moves often involve a gap between selling and buying. Storage-in-transit options: 1) Truck overnight or weekend storage: $300 to $700 for short gaps. 2) Climate-controlled warehouse storage at $400 to $850 per month for a 10x15 unit plus $400 to $1,200 in and out delivery fees. 3) Portable storage containers (Pods or U-Pack) at $250 to $400 per month plus delivery. For gaps over 30 days, warehouse storage usually wins on price and protection.
Long-distance 3-bedroom moves
Interstate 3-bedroom moves typically weigh 8,000 to 12,000 pounds. 2026 ranges: New York to Miami $7,500 to $13,000. Chicago to Miami $7,000 to $12,000. Los Angeles to Miami $9,500 to $16,000. Boston to Miami $8,000 to $13,500. Atlanta to Miami $4,800 to $8,500. Texas to Miami $6,500 to $11,500. These include loading, transport in a dedicated trailer, basic insurance and unloading. Full packing, Full Value Protection insurance and storage are extra. Allow 5 to 14 days delivery window for long-distance moves.
Family-specific considerations
Families moving with school-age kids benefit from: scheduling the move during summer break, packing kids' rooms last and unpacking first, labeling boxes by child and room for fast setup, hiring full packers to free up parents, and asking for an additional small truck or van for delivering a few key items (beds, fridge, kitchen basics) to the new home before the rest of the load. We offer all of this. Many families also schedule a one-day deep clean of the old house after move-out, which we can coordinate.
How to save on a 3-bedroom move
1) Declutter ruthlessly. Sell or donate items not used in 2 years. Each 200 cubic feet of stuff saved is $200 to $500 off the bill. 2) Hold a garage sale or list on Facebook Marketplace 4 to 6 weeks before. 3) Move off-peak. 4) Get three written estimates from licensed Florida movers. 5) Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead in peak season. 6) Use a moving company that specializes in residential family moves, not commercial movers. 7) Verify Florida IM license and check Google reviews specifically about hidden fees.
Get a free walkthrough estimate
For a 3-bedroom move, accurate pricing requires an in-home or video walkthrough. We do both for free. Call us at +1 (305) 970-6538 to schedule. We have moved thousands of Miami families and we know how to keep a complex move on time and on budget.