Columbus, OH Moving Costs 2026
Columbus offers below-average local moving costs, a deep Midwest mover market and moderate housing keep hourly crew rates affordable outside the student-move rush.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$825–$1,225
2-mover crew
$118/hr
3-mover crew
$177/hr
4-mover crew
$236/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
Columbus hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $118 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $177 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $236 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $300 | $375 | $475 |
| 1 Bedroom | $425 | $525 | $650 |
| 2 Bedroom | $825 | $1,025 | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,825 | $2,225 | $2,725 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,225 | $2,725 | $3,325 |
Summer peaks with OSU student cycles and lease turnover; the August move-out crush around campus is the tightest window.
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Columbus moving cost FAQ
In 2026, Columbus movers charge about $118/hour for a 2-mover crew, $177/hour for 3 movers, and $236/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical Columbus local moves run $300–$475 for a studio up to $2,225–$3,325 for a large house.
Summer peaks with OSU student cycles and lease turnover; the August move-out crush around campus is the tightest window.
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