Cost guide · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Moving cost in Denver in 2026
A local 2-bedroom move in Denver runs $900 to $2,500 in 2026 — median around $1,350 for three movers and five to six hours. March is the snowiest month on the Front Range, not January, so a spring move carries weather risk that most out-of-state planning tools get exactly backwards.
Typical range
$900 – $2,500
~$1,350 for a 2-BR local move · 3 movers, 5–6 hrs
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-BR | $525 – $900 | 2 movers, 3–4 hrs |
| 2-BR apartment | $1,100 – $1,750 | 3 movers, 5–6 hrs |
| 3-BR house | $1,750 – $3,000 | 4 movers, 7–9 hrs |
| Hourly reference | $125 – $215 / hr | 2-mover $125–170 · 3-mover $170–215 |
What swings the price
- Peak season from May through August, when Front Range demand roughly doubles.
- Garden-level and basement units in Capitol Hill and Baker with a full flight below grade.
- March and April snow — the heaviest storms of the year land in spring, not midwinter.
- Altitude and crew fatigue on stair-heavy jobs, which stretches the hours a flatland estimate assumes.
- Alley-loaded Denver Squares with no street frontage for a 26-foot truck.
Denver specifics
Colorado requires intrastate household-goods movers to hold a permit from the Public Utilities Commission and to carry specific cargo and liability coverage. The PUC publishes the permit list, so verification takes one search. Denver also draws a heavy seasonal wave of out-of-state operators chasing summer work — a company with a Colorado PUC permit and a physical yard in the metro is a materially different proposition from a truck that showed up in June.
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FAQs
How much do movers cost per hour in Denver?
$125–$170/hr for two movers with a truck and $170–$215/hr for three. Minimums of three hours are standard and most companies add a trip fee of $80–$150.
What month should I avoid moving in Denver?
March, if you have any flexibility. It is the snowiest month on the Front Range and a foot of wet spring snow can push your date. June through August is the priciest stretch, but weather risk is minimal.
How do I check a Denver mover is permitted?
Ask for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission permit number for household-goods carriers and verify it on the PUC site. The permit requires proof of cargo and liability insurance, which is the coverage that matters if something breaks.
Do garden-level apartments cost more to move?
Yes, and Denver has a lot of them. A below-grade unit adds a full flight of stairs at one end, usually with a tight turn at the landing. Budget an extra hour of crew time versus a ground-floor equivalent.
How far in advance should I book a Denver mover?
Three to four weeks from May through August and end-of-month dates in any month. Two weeks is usually workable from November through February, when rates also run 15–20% lower.
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 9, 2026.