Cost & Pricing
How much does it cost to move a 1-bedroom apartment in the DMV?
Short answer
A 1-bedroom local move in DC, Montgomery County, or Northern Virginia typically costs $500–$900 as a flat rate with a two-person crew and a truck. Light apartments with elevator access sit near the bottom of that range; walk-ups, long carries, and heavy furniture push toward the top. Lift & Chill locks the number in before move day.
- Typical flat rate: $500–$900
- Usual crew: 2 movers with a truck, 3–5 hours on site
- Walk-ups and long carries add the most
- Being fully boxed the night before keeps you at the low end
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What a typical 1-bedroom day looks like
Two movers arrive inside the agreed window, protect the floors and doorways, wrap the soft furniture, and load in one trip whenever the inventory allows. Most 1-bedroom moves inside the DMV are done in a single afternoon, including drive time between addresses.
How to stay at the low end
Small prep choices reliably save real money:
- Have every box taped, labeled, and stacked by the door
- Disassemble the bed frame if you're comfortable doing it
- Reserve the elevator and a loading zone at both addresses
- Move mid-month and mid-week when scheduling is looser
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Follow-up questions
People also ask
Does that price include the truck?
Yes — the flat rate includes the truck, fuel, blankets, shrink wrap, and the crew. Truck-included jobs carry a $100 minimum surcharge that's already reflected in the quote you receive.
What if I only have a few items?
Then you want our small-move service instead of a full apartment move. It's priced for studios, single-item deliveries, and partial loads.
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