Movers in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis-St. Paul is one of the most weather-driven moving markets in the country. Winter scheduling around snowstorms is a real factor December through March. Downtown lofts (North Loop, Mill District) require COI handling; suburban moves are straightforward.
Average Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis moving cost guide.
Minneapolis to Chicago or Milwaukee: $1,800 – $3,800. To Denver or Kansas City: $2,200 – $4,500. To NYC, LA, or Seattle: $4,500 – $9,000.
Neighborhoods we cover
- Downtown, North Loop & Mill District: condos + lofts
- Uptown & Lake of the Isles: walk-ups + duplexes
- Northeast & Logan Park: bungalows + new condos
- South Minneapolis & Linden Hills: single-family
- Suburbs: St. Paul, Edina, Bloomington, Minnetonka
Local quirks every Minneapolis mover knows
- Winter (Dec–Mar) shuts down moves during major snowstorms — reputable movers track forecasts.
- Skyway-connected downtown buildings often have specific freight-entrance hours.
- North Loop and Mill District condos require COI 48–72 hours in advance.
- Heat-related summer surcharges are rare — Minnesota summers are mild for crews.
Best time to move in Minneapolis
Peak runs May through September. Cheapest: January through March (weather permitting).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Minneapolis?
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Minneapolis, MN 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: winter (Dec–Mar) shuts down moves during major snowstorms — reputable movers track forecasts. Bids on Scan To Move are built from your measured inventory, so they're binding.
When is the cheapest time to move in Minneapolis?
Peak runs May through September. Cheapest: January through March (weather permitting). If your dates are flexible, scanning early and collecting bids across two or three candidate weeks is the single biggest lever on price in Minneapolis.
Which Minneapolis neighborhoods do your movers cover?
All of them, including Downtown, North Loop & Mill District, Uptown & Lake of the Isles, Northeast & Logan Park, plus South Minneapolis & Linden Hills, Suburbs. 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 Minneapolis?
Minneapolis to Chicago or Milwaukee: $1,800 – $3,800. To Denver or Kansas City: $2,200 – $4,500. To NYC, LA, or Seattle: $4,500 – $9,000. Long-haul crews serving Minneapolis need active USDOT/MC authority, which we verify before a mover can bid on an interstate job.
Are the Minneapolis movers on Scan To Move licensed?
Yes. Every mover bidding on a Minneapolis job is verified for active Minnesota 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 Minneapolis?
Most Minneapolis 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.