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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Denver, CO

Expect $600–$1,180 for full-service movers (2 movers, about 4–6 hours, ~3,000 lb of belongings), or $160–$360 if you rent a 15 ft truck and do it yourself. Adding professional packing brings it to $1,100–$2,080.

Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →

Where the money goes

ItemLowHighBasis
2 movers x 4.3-6.4 h$500$980BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Denver

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$580–$1,140$150–$340
15 mi$610–$1,190$170–$360
30 mi$660–$1,280$190–$390
60 mi$760–$1,440$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$560–$1,090
April$600–$1,180
June$670–$1,320
July$690–$1,350
October$600–$1,180
December$570–$1,120

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Portland, Riverside, Sacramento, Louisville), Denver is slightly pricier for the same job.

Other home sizes in Denver

Studio · 2-bedroom · 3-bedroom · 4+ bedroom

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