Movers in Dallas, TX cost $425–$3,800 (2026)
Typical market ranges. These are typical market ranges for Dallas, TX — compiled from published local mover rates and industry cost data, not from Scan To Move bid records. They are a planning guide, not a quote. Your real price comes from licensed Dallas movers bidding on your scanned inventory.
Dallas moving cost by home size
| Home size | Typical total cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $425 – $875 |
| 1-bedroom | $700 – $1,450 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,100 – $2,300 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $1,900 – $3,800 |
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What drives the price in Dallas
Dallas–Fort Worth is the fastest-growing large metro in the country and the second-largest moving market in Texas. Corporate relocations to Plano, Frisco, and Legacy West keep prices firm — mover schedules book weekday slots first for HR-referred moves. Inter-suburb hauls are long (Plano to Mansfield is over an hour), so travel time is a real quote input, and DFW's toll-road network shows up as a line item on many bids.
- Corporate relocation packages (Toyota, Liberty Mutual, JPMorgan, Charles Schwab) keep Plano/Frisco/Las Colinas pricing 15–25% above other DFW zips.
- Tornado season (April–June) — reputable movers carry a written weather-delay policy and monitor NWS Fort Worth warnings live.
- Dallas North Tollway, Sam Rayburn, President George Bush, DFW Airport tolls — confirm whether tolls are included in the bid or billed as a pass-through.
- Uptown and Downtown high-rises (Museum Tower, Ritz, Victory Park) require COIs and freight-elevator reservations; suburban master-planned communities require gate codes 24 hours ahead.
- Summer heat premiums (June–September) — 7 AM starts are standard and cost 10–20% less in labor hours than 10 AM starts.
Long-distance from Dallas
Long-distance from Dallas to Houston, Austin, or Oklahoma City runs $1,400 – $2,800. Out-of-state to Phoenix, Atlanta, or Nashville starts around $4,200; NYC or LA cross-country typically $5,500 – $9,500.
Cheapest time to move in Dallas
Peak is May through August (school + corporate). Late October through early February is the cheapest window; December is quietest and mover availability is best.
Dallas moving cost FAQs
How much do movers cost in Dallas?
A local move in Dallas, TX typically runs $425–$3,800 in 2026 — $425 – $875 for a studio, $700 – $1,450 for a 1-bedroom, $1,100 – $2,300 for a 2-bedroom and $1,900 – $3,800 for a 3-bedroom or larger. These figures are typical market ranges for the Dallas area, not Scan To Move bid records.
How much does it cost to move a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas?
Expect $1,100 – $2,300 for a 2-bedroom local move in Dallas. The $1,100 end assumes ground-floor or elevator access, a short drive and no packing service; the $2,300 end reflects stairs, long carries, bulky items and full packing.
Why is the Dallas price range so wide?
The spread from $425 to $3,800 is driven by volume and access, not luck: cubic feet of furniture, flights of stairs, elevator and COI rules, distance between addresses, packing materials, and how close your date is to the end of the month. That's why an inventory-based bid beats a phone estimate.
Are these Dallas prices based on Scan To Move bids?
No — and we won't pretend otherwise. The $425–$3,800 range shown here is a typical market estimate for Dallas compiled from published local mover rates and industry cost data. As Dallas bid volume on Scan To Move grows, we replace these figures with our own bid data and label the page accordingly.
How do I get an exact price for my Dallas move?
Scan your home with your phone — the AI measures each item and builds a real inventory. Licensed Dallas movers then bid on that exact inventory, usually within minutes, so you compare firm numbers instead of a $425–$3,800 guess. Scanning and bidding are free for customers.