Movers in Arlington, TX
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth — UT Arlington August lease turn is peak; Cowboys and Rangers game days drive traffic; family suburbs (Mansfield, Pantego) dominate volume.
Average Arlington Moving Costs (2026)
- Studio: $450 – $900
- 1-bedroom: $750 – $1,500
- 2-bedroom: $1,200 – $2,500
- 3-bedroom: $2,000 – $4,000
See the full breakdown on our Arlington moving cost guide.
Arlington to Dallas, Fort Worth, or Austin: $800 – $2,000. To OKC, Houston, or Memphis: $1,400 – $3,200. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,500.
Neighborhoods we cover
- Downtown & Entertainment District: condos + lofts
- North Arlington & Pantego: family
- South Arlington & Dalworthington Gardens: family
- Suburbs: Mansfield, Kennedale, Forest Hill
- Mid-cities: Grand Prairie, Hurst, Bedford
Local quirks every Arlington mover knows
- UT Arlington August lease turn is peak — book 4+ weeks ahead.
- Cowboys/Rangers game days congest I-30 and Hwy 360.
- Summer heat (100°F+) — movers start at 6 AM.
- Downtown lofts require COI 48 hours in advance.
Best time to move in Arlington
Peak: May through September (avoid UTA August lease turn). Cheapest: November through February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Arlington?
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Arlington, TX costs $750 – $1,500. 2-bedroom homes run $1,200 – $2,500, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,000 – $4,000. What moves the number most here: uT Arlington August lease turn is peak — book 4+ weeks ahead. Bids on Scan To Move are built from your measured inventory, so they're binding.
When is the cheapest time to move in Arlington?
Peak: May through September (avoid UTA August lease turn). Cheapest: November through February. If your dates are flexible, scanning early and collecting bids across two or three candidate weeks is the single biggest lever on price in Arlington.
Which Arlington neighborhoods do your movers cover?
All of them, including Downtown & Entertainment District, North Arlington & Pantego, South Arlington & Dalworthington Gardens, plus Suburbs, Mid-cities. Access notes from your scan (stairs, elevator reservations, long carries) go to every mover before they bid.
What should I know before moving out of Arlington?
Arlington to Dallas, Fort Worth, or Austin: $800 – $2,000. To OKC, Houston, or Memphis: $1,400 – $3,200. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,500. Long-haul crews serving Arlington need active USDOT/MC authority, which we verify before a mover can bid on an interstate job.
Are the Arlington movers on Scan To Move licensed?
Yes. Every mover bidding on a Arlington job is verified for active Texas licensing, USDOT/MC credentials for interstate work, and current insurance. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the company that will actually load your truck.
How fast can I get bids in Arlington?
Most Arlington customers see their first bid within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan, and 3–6 competing offers within a few hours. Because the inventory is measured, the price you accept is the price you pay.