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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in New Orleans, LA

Expect $490–$970 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 $990–$1,870.

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$390$770BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across New Orleans

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$480–$940$150–$340
15 mi$500–$980$170–$360
30 mi$540–$1,050$190–$390
60 mi$620–$1,180$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$460–$900
April$490–$970
June$550–$1,080
July$570–$1,110
October$490–$970
December$470–$920

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Birmingham, Tampa), New Orleans is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in New Orleans

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

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