At Evolution Moving Company, local moves in Austin start at $150 an hour for two movers and a truck, with a two hour minimum plus travel time. Most studio and one-bedroom moves come to $400 to $650, two to three bedroom homes about $650 to $1,350, and homes with four bedrooms or more about $900 to $2,600. Moves over 50 miles are priced by weight and distance, not by the hour.
Those ranges are wide for a reason. Austin moving costs are driven by four variables that compound: how many hours the job takes, how many movers are on it, what needs packing, and how hard the property is to access. A downtown high-rise with a reserved freight elevator and a fifth-floor unit will bill differently from a ground-floor duplex in Crestview with driveway parking. Evolution Moving Company gives a written not-to-exceed quote after a video or in-home walkthrough, so the number you plan around is the most you pay.
| Home Size |
Typical Hours |
Typical Total |
| Studio or one bedroom |
About 3 |
$400 to $650 |
| Two to three bedrooms |
About 5 |
$650 to $1,350 |
| Four bedrooms or more |
About 6 |
$900 to $2,600 |
These are Evolution Moving Company’s typical Austin totals. The hourly rates are $150 an hour for two movers and a truck, $210 for three movers, $310 for four movers with two trucks, and $360 for a five mover crew, with a two hour minimum on every Austin local move, plus travel time.
Hourly pricing in Austin follows a consistent structure once you know what to look for.
- The clock starts when the crew begins work at your origin address and stops when the last item is placed at your destination.
- Crew size changes the rate but not always the total. Adding a third mover raises the hourly rate but often shortens the job enough that the final bill lands close to the same, with less time on your calendar.
- Travel time policies vary. Some companies add a flat travel fee to cover the drive from their base. At Evolution Moving Company, the truck, fuel, and the drive between your two Austin-area addresses are part of your price, and each local move has a two hour minimum plus travel time.
- Packing supplies are billed at cost. Pads and stretch wrap come with the move, wardrobe boxes are free to use on full-service moves, and you pay only for the packing supplies you use.
Once you leave the metro, pricing logic changes completely. Interstate and long-haul moves are quoted by weight and distance.
| Route |
Distance |
Two to Three Bedrooms |
| Austin to Houston |
162 miles |
$1,450 to $1,650 |
| Austin to Dallas |
196 miles |
$1,550 to $1,750 |
These are Evolution Moving Company’s typical ranges for a two to three bedroom home, not a quote. Your written quote is the final word for your move.
Several Austin-specific factors move the number more than people expect.
Access and parking. When a truck cannot park close to your door, every trip to the truck takes longer. Evolution Moving Company charges no long-carry fee, but the walk to the truck is part of your quote. This comes up constantly in Downtown Austin, West Campus, and along South Lamar, where curb space is metered or restricted.
Elevators and stairs. Third-floor walkups add hours. Shared freight elevators in high-rises add waiting time. Reserving an elevator window in advance is the single best way to control this cost.
Certificate of insurance requirements. Most managed buildings in Downtown Austin, The Domain, and Mueller require a COI naming the property manager before crews can enter. Handling this two weeks ahead prevents a delayed start.
Season and date. June through August is peak season in Austin. Month-end dates, UT move-in week in August, and festival weekends fill first, so book those four to six weeks ahead.
Packing services. At Evolution Moving Company, most packing jobs in Austin come to $800 to $2,000, with supplies billed at cost. Partial packing, where the crew handles kitchens, glassware, art, and TVs while you pack clothes and books, takes less time.
Specialty items. Pianos, safes, gun safes, pool tables, and large appliances require additional equipment and extra movers.
Ways to Lower Your Austin Moving Cost
- Reduce volume before you get quoted. Every box you donate is a box you do not pay to load, carry, and unload.
- Move mid-week and mid-month. Austin leases turn over on the 1st and 31st, so those dates carry the highest demand.
- Stage boxes near the exit the night before. Crews load significantly faster from a staged pile.
- Reserve your elevator and parking early. Waiting time is billable time.
- Get three written quotes and compare what each one includes rather than only the hourly rate.
Verify Before You Book
Texas requires all in-state household movers to be licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Interstate movers must carry a USDOT number. Ask for both, and confirm whether crews are W-2 employees or day laborers, because that difference shows up in training and damage rates.
Our local movers provide professional residential and commercial moving services throughout Austin, TX, and the surrounding communities. We offer experienced movers, a written not-to-exceed price, and no truck, stair, or long-carry fees, making it easy to plan your move with confidence. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and let our team handle every step of your relocation.
