What apartment movers do
Apartment moves are usually smaller than house moves but often take longer per item because of stairs, elevators, hallways and parking. Building rules can also decide when you can move.
What's usually included
- Smaller crews and trucks suited to studio to 2-bedroom homes
- Protection for hallways, doors and elevators
- Navigating stairs and freight elevators
- Help meeting building requirements such as a certificate of insurance
Who it's for
Renters and condo owners, students, and anyone moving into or out of a building with shared access.
What affects the cost
- Floor level and whether there is an elevator
- Distance from the truck to your door
- Building time windows and reservations
- Number of items and boxes
Rough planning ranges by home size and distance: how much movers cost.
Find apartment movers by city
Our city directories list every mover registered with FMCSA in each area, with registration age, fleet size and authority status.
| City | Registered movers | Interstate authority | In-state only |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 178 | 127 | 46 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 243 | 96 | 137 |
| Chicago, IL | 136 | 102 | 28 |
| Houston, TX | 230 | 81 | 142 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 134 | 68 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | 307 | 118 | 178 |
| Austin, TX | 139 | 46 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | 111 | 32 | 77 |
| Miami, FL | 274 | 148 | 118 |
| Tampa, FL | 105 | 40 | 61 |
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, data as of 2026-11-15.
How to compare companies
- Get at least three written estimates, ideally after a video or in-home survey.
- Compare the same things: services included, valuation coverage, dates and the type of estimate.
- Check licensing: the USDOT number for interstate moves, and any state license for in-state moves. See how to check a moving company.
- Be wary of quotes far below the rest. Moving scam red flags.
Questions to ask before hiring
- Can you provide a certificate of insurance naming my building?
- Do you charge extra for stairs?
- Can you work within my building's moving hours?