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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Louisville, KY

Expect $610–$1,190 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 $1,110–$2,090.

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$510$990BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Louisville

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$580–$1,150$150–$340
15 mi$620–$1,200$170–$360
30 mi$670–$1,290$190–$390
60 mi$770–$1,460$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$570–$1,100
April$610–$1,190
June$680–$1,330
July$700–$1,360
October$610–$1,190
December$580–$1,130

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (San Jose, Minneapolis, Denver, Portland), Louisville is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Louisville

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

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