San Antonio, TX Moving Costs 2026
San Antonio is among the most affordable large metros for local moves, low labor costs and a deep mover market keep hourly crew rates well below the national average.
Typical local move, 2-bedroom home
$800–$1,175
2-mover crew
$112/hr
3-mover crew
$167/hr
4-mover crew
$223/hr
Truck included · how we calculate
San Antonio hourly moving rates
| Crew size | Rate / hour | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers | $112 | Studio – 1BR |
| 3 movers | $167 | 2BR – 3BR |
| 4 movers | $223 | 4BR+ |
Local move cost by home size
| Home size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $300 | $350 | $450 |
| 1 Bedroom | $400 | $500 | $600 |
| 2 Bedroom | $800 | $975 | $1,175 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,075 | $1,325 | $1,625 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,725 | $2,125 | $2,600 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,125 | $2,600 | $3,150 |
What makes San Antonio cost less
A local move is crew hours, so the question is always what the housing here does to those hours. Most of San Antonio is single-story with a driveway and a garage, the quickest configuration for a crew. Military-base destinations add gate credentials and a certificate of insurance that has to clear before the truck can enter.
Net of all that, San Antonio prices 10% below the national average. The same 2-bedroom local move that typically costs $1,075 nationally runs $975 in San Antonio, a difference of $100 less.
Who is moving in San Antonio, and when
The moving calendar here is set by military PCS orders at Joint Base San Antonio more than by the rental market, layered on steady inbound relocation from Austin and California chasing lower housing costs.
Summer (June–August) peaks with military PCS cycles and school-year timing; fall and winter weekdays are the cheapest windows.
Moving from San Antonio to nearby metros
The closest markets we publish rates for, with the real road distance from San Antonio and what a 3-bedroom household costs over exactly that distance. Anything under about 50 miles is still priced as a local, hourly job; past that, per-mile transport starts stacking on top of the crew hours.
| Corridor | Distance | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio to Austin, TX | 87 mi | $1,925 | $1,575–$2,350 |
| San Antonio to Houston, TX | 223 mi | $2,475 | $2,025–$3,025 |
| San Antonio to Dallas, TX | 298 mi | $2,775 | $2,275–$3,375 |
| San Antonio to Oklahoma City, OK | 498 mi | $3,550 | $2,900–$4,325 |
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San Antonio moving cost FAQ
In 2026, San Antonio movers charge about $112/hour for a 2-mover crew, $167/hour for 3 movers, and $223/hour for 4, truck included.
Typical San Antonio local moves run $300–$450 for a studio up to $2,125–$3,150 for a large house.
Most of San Antonio is single-story with a driveway and a garage, the quickest configuration for a crew. Military-base destinations add gate credentials and a certificate of insurance that has to clear before the truck can enter. That is why San Antonio sits 10% below the national average: a typical 2-bedroom local move runs $975 here versus $1,075 nationally, a difference of $100.
The moving calendar here is set by military PCS orders at Joint Base San Antonio more than by the rental market, layered on steady inbound relocation from Austin and California chasing lower housing costs.
Summer (June–August) peaks with military PCS cycles and school-year timing; fall and winter weekdays are the cheapest windows.
San Antonio to Austin is roughly 87 miles. A 3-bedroom household on that corridor runs about $1,575–$2,350 off-peak, typically $1,925.
Moving across Texas
See statewide costs, every city we cover, and popular routes in and out on the moving to Texas hub.
Price San Antonio by home size and square footage
The table above is priced by bedroom count. If you know your home's finished square footage instead, the cost by square footage guide converts sq ft to a planning weight and a price. To sanity-check a written bid from a national brand against these figures, see how the major moving companies set their rates.