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Cost of a local 1-bedroom move in St. Louis, MO

Expect $550–$1,080 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 $1,050–$1,980.

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$450$880BLS wage x billing multiplier
Truck and travel fee$100$200

By distance across St. Louis

DistanceFull serviceDIY truck
5 mi$530–$1,050$150–$340
15 mi$560–$1,100$170–$360
30 mi$610–$1,170$190–$390
60 mi$700–$1,320$230–$450

By month

MonthFull service
January$510–$1,000
April$550–$1,080
June$620–$1,210
July$640–$1,240
October$550–$1,080
December$530–$1,030

Compared with metros where movers earn similar wages (Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Columbus, Los Angeles), St. Louis is slightly cheaper for the same job.

Other home sizes in St. Louis

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