Minnesota · 430,324 residents
1,248 FMCSA-registered movers serving Minneapolis, MN — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to about 430,324 people across 54.0 square miles, and its moving market is served by 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within roughly 45 miles of downtown.
Local moves inside Minneapolis are quoted by the hour: expect around $135 per hour for two movers and a truck, $180 for three, and $225 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 529 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 767 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
At 7,962 people per square mile, Minneapolis mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $560 | $690 | $840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $670 | $820 | $1,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,920 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,620 | $6,850 | $8,360 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,860 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,810 | $7,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,620 | $9,290 | $11,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,480 | $12,770 | $15,580 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,660 | $9,350 | $11,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,260 | $14,960 | $18,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,860 | $20,560 | $25,090 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
1,248 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC
Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC
Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp
Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C
Legal name: Bailey & Son Trucking INC
Legal name: Target Corporation
Legal name: Aaa Movers INC Of Minneapolis
Legal name: Ez Access LLC
Legal name: Archbold Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Minne Moving LLC
Legal name: Lavechi INC
Legal name: Jts Auto Service INC
Legal name: Highway 10 Towing LLC
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767 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 529 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Minneapolis run $2,860–$4,250 for a one-bedroom and $7,620–$11,330 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Minneapolis typically charge about $135 to $225 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $560 to $840, a two-bedroom $1,100 to $1,640 and a four-bedroom $2,630 to $3,920.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,760 to $7,080 and a three-bedroom $7,620 to $11,330. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Minneapolis, of which 529 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.