How much does it cost to move in NYC? Real numbers, no games.
Most moving companies make you hand over your phone number before they'll whisper a price. Here's what moves actually cost across Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn — plus Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties — and exactly what changes the number.
NYC moving costs by apartment size
Crew size and duration for local moves within Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn — plus Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties. We don't publish a price list, because two 1-bedrooms can differ by half a truck. Build your item list and you get one exact flat fee, all-inclusive.
| Move size | Crew | Typical duration | Your price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Few items / small move | 2 movers | 2–3 hours | Build your list → |
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–4 hours | Build your list → |
| 1 bedroom | 2–3 movers | 3–5 hours | Build your list → |
| 2 bedroom | 3 movers | 5–7 hours | Build your list → |
| 3 bedroom | 3–4 movers | 6–8 hours | Build your list → |
| 4+ bedroom | 4+ movers | Full day | Build your list → |
Office and commercial moves are priced by square footage and scope — request a bid here.
What actually changes your price
Distance between addresses. A move within the same neighborhood costs less than Washington Heights to Bed-Stuy. Crossing boroughs typically adds 10–20% to the base range; moves in or out of the city add more.
Building access. Walk-up flights are the big one — carrying a couch down four flights takes real time. We include the first flight free at each address and price additional flights into your flat quote up front. Elevator buildings and ground-floor homes sit at the low end of every range.
Packing services. Full packing typically adds about 25% but saves you days of work. TVs, mirrors and electronics are packed free on every Leo's move regardless.
Timing. Weekends and the first/last few days of the month are peak — leases turn over and every truck in the city is booked. Peak dates run roughly 10–15% higher.
How to pay less for your move
- Move mid-week, mid-month. A Tuesday on the 15th can save you 10–15% versus a Saturday on the 1st.
- Declutter before you quote. Less volume, smaller crew, lower flat fee. Sell it, donate it, or let us haul it away.
- Book 2–4 weeks ahead. Early bookings get first pick of off-peak slots — last-minute peak dates are where prices climb.
- Pack yourself, smartly. Boxes packed and labeled by room load faster — and loading time is baked into every mover's price.
Why flat fee beats hourly in NYC
Hourly movers profit from every delay: the double-parked truck, the slow freight elevator, the surprise walk-up. With a guaranteed flat fee, delays are our problem, not your bill. The price we quote before booking is the price you pay — that's the whole point.
Stop estimating. Get your number.
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