What determines the price of a move in Miami
Miami moving prices in 2026 depend on five core factors: volume (how much you have), distance (local vs interstate), labor (how many movers and hours), access (stairs, elevators, long carries, narrow streets) and timing (peak season May-September vs off-peak). Most local moving companies in Miami-Dade charge by the hour with a two or three-hour minimum, plus a flat truck fee and travel time. Long-distance moves are quoted by weight or cubic feet plus mileage. Below are the real ranges we quote in 2026, before discounts or surprises.
Studio and small 1-bedroom apartment
A studio or small 1-bedroom local move within Miami-Dade with two movers and a truck runs $450 to $750. Typical time on site: 3 to 4 hours. Most studios have under 30 boxes plus a bed, sofa, desk and dresser. If you live in Brickell, Edgewater or any condo building, add $50 to $250 in building fees, COI processing and freight elevator reservations. If you need full packing service (we pack everything for you), add $250 to $400.
Standard 1-bedroom apartment
A standard 1-bedroom apartment with normal furniture runs $550 to $950 with two movers. Time: 4 to 5 hours. This is the most common Miami move. Add $80 to $200 for stairs if there is no elevator or the elevator is small. Long-distance 1-bedroom moves into Miami from New York, Chicago or Los Angeles range from $3,500 to $7,500.
2-bedroom apartment or small home
A 2-bedroom local move runs $950 to $1,650 with three movers. Time: 5 to 7 hours. Most 2-bedrooms have 50 to 80 boxes plus two bedrooms of furniture, a living room set, a dining table and kitchen. Stairs, long carries from truck to door (over 75 feet) and oversized items (king bed, sectional sofa, peloton, large TVs) add $100 to $300 each.
3-bedroom apartment or house
A 3-bedroom home runs $1,800 to $3,200 with four movers. Time: 7 to 10 hours. This range covers typical Miami homes from Doral, Coral Gables, Pinecrest or Kendall, but excludes pianos, gun safes, pool tables and heavy art. Full packing adds $500 to $900. If you have a garage full of tools, bikes and outdoor furniture, expect the upper end.
4 to 5-bedroom luxury home
Larger homes in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Cocoplum, Coral Reef and Miami Beach run $3,500 to $9,000 with five or six movers. Time: 9 to 14 hours, often spread over two days. Packing premium furniture, art, chandeliers and antiques can push the bill past $12,000 with white-glove service. Always insist on certified packers for art and electronics.
Special items: piano, safe, pool table, hot tub
Pianos: upright piano $250 to $450 extra, baby grand $550 to $950, concert grand $1,200 to $2,500. Gun safes over 500 pounds: $250 to $500. Pool tables: $400 to $750 to disassemble, move and reassemble. Hot tubs: $500 to $1,500 depending on weight and access. Wine cellars over 200 bottles: $300 to $600. Always declare these in advance, last-minute special items disrupt the schedule and increase cost.
Packing materials and services
If you pack yourself, expect $150 to $400 in boxes, tape, paper and bubble wrap for a 2-bedroom. A professional packing service adds $300 to $1,200 depending on home size. Partial packing (just kitchen, just art, just closets) costs $150 to $500. We sell new and used boxes, ask when you book.
Storage
Climate-controlled storage in Miami averages $180 to $450 a month for a 5x10 unit and $250 to $700 for 10x10. Movers usually offer in-and-out service: we deliver to storage, store, then deliver to new home. Storage-in-transit between two move dates typically runs $400 to $1,200 plus monthly storage.
Hidden fees that surprise customers
Watch for these line items: COI (Certificate of Insurance) processing for condo buildings ($25 to $100), long carry fee when truck cannot park within 75 feet of the door ($75 to $250), shuttle fee when a smaller truck must be used (varies, often $200 to $600), stair fee per flight ($25 to $75), oversized item fees, fuel surcharges on long-distance moves and weekend or holiday premiums (10 to 25%). A reputable company discloses all of these upfront in a written estimate. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, not just a rough phone quote.
How to get the best price
Move off-peak (October through April), avoid the first and last weekend of the month, declutter aggressively before the move (each cubic foot costs money), pack yourself if you have time, get three written estimates and verify Florida IM license plus DOT/MC numbers. Booking three to six weeks in advance saves money during peak season. Call us at +1 (305) 970-6538 for a free in-home or video estimate, we quote in writing and stand by it.