Houston, TX Moving Costs 2026
Houston offers some of the lowest local moving rates among big metros, a vast, competitive mover market keeps hourly crew pricing well under the national average.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$825–$1,200
2-mover crew
$115/hr
3-mover crew
$173/hr
4-mover crew
$231/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
Houston hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $115 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $173 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $231 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $300 | $375 | $475 |
| 1 Bedroom | $425 | $500 | $625 |
| 2 Bedroom | $825 | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,125 | $1,375 | $1,675 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,800 | $2,175 | $2,675 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,175 | $2,675 | $3,250 |
Summer (June–August) is peak; the market is large enough that mid-month weekday pricing stays competitive even in season.
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Houston moving cost FAQ
In 2026, Houston movers charge about $115/hour for a 2-mover crew, $173/hour for 3 movers, and $231/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical Houston local moves run $300–$475 for a studio up to $2,175–$3,250 for a large house.
Summer (June–August) is peak; the market is large enough that mid-month weekday pricing stays competitive even in season.
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