New York, NY Moving Costs 2026
New York City has the highest local moving costs in the country: walk-ups, COIs, elevator reservations, parking, and long carry distances all stack crew hours onto every job.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$1,125–$1,675
2-mover crew
$159/hr
3-mover crew
$238/hr
4-mover crew
$317/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
New York hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $159 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $238 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $317 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $425 | $500 | $650 |
| 1 Bedroom | $575 | $700 | $875 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,125 | $1,375 | $1,675 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,525 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,475 | $3,000 | $3,675 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $3,000 | $3,675 | $4,475 |
May–September peaks, and most leases turn on the 1st, end-of-month summer weekends are the single priciest time to move in the city.
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New York moving cost FAQ
In 2026, New York movers charge about $159/hour for a 2-mover crew, $238/hour for 3 movers, and $317/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical New York local moves run $425–$650 for a studio up to $3,000–$4,475 for a large house.
May–September peaks, and most leases turn on the 1st, end-of-month summer weekends are the single priciest time to move in the city.
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