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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in Memphis, TN

Expect $530–$1,030 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 $1,030–$1,930.

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$430$830BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across Memphis

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$510–$1,000$150–$340
15 mi$540–$1,050$170–$360
30 mi$580–$1,120$190–$390
60 mi$660–$1,260$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$490–$960
April$530–$1,030
June$590–$1,160
July$610–$1,190
October$530–$1,030
December$500–$980

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Nashville, Virginia Beach, Atlanta, Las Vegas), Memphis is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in Memphis

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

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