How Much Do Movers Cost in Phoenix? (2026 Rates)

If you're moving in Phoenix, the first question is almost always the same: what is this going to cost? Here's a straight answer, from a company that has been pricing moves in this city since 2015.

The short version

Most Phoenix moves are priced by the hour. As a rough guide for 2026:

Two movers with a truck: $150 per hour

Three movers with a truck: $200 per hour

Labor only, no truck included: $100 per hour for two movers or $150 per hour for three.

Minimum booking: usually two hours, plus travel time

A typical two-bedroom apartment move in Phoenix runs four to six hours of crew time. A three-bedroom house with a garage usually runs six to nine. Those ranges matter more than the hourly rate — a cheap rate with a slow crew costs more than a fair rate with a fast one.

Sample moving costs

Studio apartment — 2 movers + truck; 3–4 hours; $450–$600.

1–2 bedroom apartment — 2 movers + truck; 4–6 hours; $600–$900.

3 bedroom house — 3 movers + truck; 6–9 hours; $1,200–$1,800.

Small move, labor only — 2 movers; 2–4 hours; $200–$400.

Storage unit load or unload, labor only — 2 movers; 2–3 hours; $200–$300.

These are rough ranges. Truck-inclusive moving rates are $150 per hour for two movers or $200 per hour for three. Labor-only rates are $100 per hour for two movers or $150 per hour for three, with no truck included. Your exact quote depends on stairs, carry distance and how much is fragile.

What makes a quote go up

Stairs. Walk-ups add real time, especially in a Phoenix apartment complex with a long corridor.

Long carry distance. A truck parked 100 feet from the door is a different job than one at the curb.

Elevators and building rules. Some buildings require a certificate of insurance or restrict move-in hours, which eats into your booking window.

Packing. If nothing is boxed when the crew arrives, they'll be boxing it — at the hourly rate.

Fragile and oversized items. Pianos, safes, glass tabletops and large aquariums need extra time and equipment.

Time of month. The last weekend of the month is the busiest in the industry. Off-peak dates are cheaper and easier to book.

What makes a quote go down

Being packed and ready before the crew arrives — the single biggest savings available to you

Booking mid-week and mid-month

Clearing a path outside: driveway clear, doors propped, pets and kids out of the way

Decluttering first. Every box you don't move is time you don't pay for.

What should be in a written estimate

Before you book anyone, get it in writing: the hourly rate, the crew size, the minimum hours, the travel fee, whether materials are extra, and how payment works. A legitimate Phoenix moving company will put all of that in an email without being asked twice.

Be cautious of any mover who quotes a firm total over the phone without asking about stairs, distance or volume. Moving estimates are built from details, and a company that skips the questions is planning to surprise you later.

How to compare two quotes fairly

Don't compare hourly rates alone. Compare the crew size, the minimum, the travel fee and the hourly rate together — a three-mover crew at a higher rate often finishes faster than two movers at a lower one, and ends up cheaper overall. Ask each company how long they'd estimate for your specific move, and weigh that against their rate.

Call 602-672-0484 for a real number

Tell us the addresses, the number of bedrooms, whether there are stairs, and how much is fragile. We'll give you an honest estimate and tell you what could change it. If you're moving yourself and only need labor, we'll quote that too.