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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Indianapolis, IN

Expect $580–$1,130 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 $1,080–$2,030.

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$480$930BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Indianapolis

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$560–$1,090$150–$340
15 mi$590–$1,150$170–$360
30 mi$640–$1,230$190–$390
60 mi$730–$1,390$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$540–$1,050
April$580–$1,130
June$650–$1,270
July$670–$1,300
October$580–$1,130
December$550–$1,070

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Philadelphia), Indianapolis is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Indianapolis

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

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