Local moves in San Diego with Mudanza start at $120 per hour for a crew and truck. Other services scale from there depending on what you need. Commercial and office moves run $150 per hour. Labor-only help starts at $50 per hour for one mover. Specialty items like pianos or pool tables start at $280. For the full breakdown by move type, see our moving cost page.
San Diego moving costs by service (2027)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Local Moving | $120/hour |
| Commercial & Office Moving | $150/hour |
| Specialty & Heavy Items (piano, pool table, etc.) | Starts at $280 |
| Labor Only | Starts at $50/hour per mover |
| White-Glove Packing | $75/hour |
| POD & Container Loading | Starts at $380 |
| Delivery | Starts at $180 |
These are Mudanza’s current confirmed rates. They reflect what you’d actually be quoted, not a national average pulled from somewhere else.
What a real one-bedroom move costs
Here’s a real example using Mudanza’s actual rates. A typical one-bedroom apartment move within San Diego takes about 3 hours with a two-person crew.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 3 hours at $120/hour | $360 |
| Furniture wrap and floor protection | Included |
| Basic disassembly and reassembly | Included |
| Total | $360 |
A larger two-bedroom home with more furniture typically runs 4 to 5 hours, landing between $480 and $600. These are real numbers based on our actual hourly rate, not a rough estimate.
What affects your moving cost
Home size and inventory matter most. A one-bedroom apartment moves faster than a three-bedroom house, and hourly-rate moves are priced on time.
Stairs and access add time even when they don’t add a separate fee. Walk-ups without elevators, long carries from the truck to your door, and tight parking all slow a move down, and Mudanza builds that into your quote once we know your building instead of charging a surprise fee.
Distance within the county affects total billable hours on an hourly job. A move across town takes longer than a move down the street.
Timing affects availability more than price. Weekend and end-of-month moves book up faster, so plan ahead if your date is flexible.
How San Diego movers price their services
Rates vary by company, but the market pattern is consistent: hourly pricing that scales with crew size. Published rates from other San Diego movers run from roughly $129 to $219 per hour depending on how many movers are on the job, with most companies charging more for a 3 or 4 person crew than a 2 person crew. Mudanza’s $120 per hour rate for a local move sits at or below that range for a standard crew and truck, and it’s a flat rate agreed before the job starts, not a rate that changes based on the day of the week or a card-versus-cash discount some companies apply.
How Mudanza’s pricing works
We quote a flat hourly rate before we start, based on your inventory, access, and distance. It doesn’t change on move day. There’s no separate charge for stairs or long carries. That’s already factored in once we know your building and floor. You can see the full pricing breakdown on our moving cost page.
How to get an accurate quote
The most accurate quotes come from telling us the real details upfront: how many rooms, whether there are stairs or an elevator, and your move date. Call us or book online and we’ll walk through it with you before confirming a rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire movers in San Diego in 2027?
Local moves with Mudanza start at $120 per hour for a crew and truck. Other services like commercial moving, labor-only help, and specialty items have their own rates, listed above.
Do San Diego movers charge extra for stairs?
Mudanza doesn’t charge a separate stair fee. Stairs and long carries are factored into your quote once we know your building and floor.
Is there a minimum number of hours for a local move?
Local moves are billed hourly based on your actual job. Smaller apartments typically take less time than larger homes.
How can I get the most accurate moving quote?
Tell your mover the real details upfront: number of rooms, stairs or elevator access, and your move date. That’s what determines your actual hourly total.