Moving a 1 Bedroom Apartment long distance is one of the most common moves we handle at AEY Moving. The price depends almost entirely on two things: how far you're going and exactly how much you're moving — which is why volume-based pricing is so much more reliable than weight-based guesses.
Below are real prices from our pricing engine for a 1 Bedroom Apartment, across every common distance band. These are non-peak weekday binding estimates.
How Much Does It Cost to Move a 1 Bedroom Apartment Long Distance?
| Distance | Moving Only | With Full Pack |
|---|---|---|
| ~500 miles | $1,570 | $2,170 |
| ~1,000 miles | $1,746 | $2,346 |
| ~1,500 miles | $1,922 | $2,522 |
| ~2,000 miles | $2,098 | $2,698 |
| ~2,500 miles | $2,098 | $2,698 |
Based on 400 cu ft (1 Bedroom Apartment), non-peak weekday. Get your exact price →
What Affects Your Final Price?
Actual volume
A 1 Bedroom Apartment averages around 400 cu ft — but the real number depends on how much furniture you have, how full your closets are, and whether you're bringing everything or leaving some things behind. Our inventory calculator prices by item, not by bedroom count, so the estimate reflects what you're actually moving.
Distance
Distance is the second-biggest variable. A 500-mile move costs meaningfully less than a 2,500-mile move at the same volume — but the difference is smaller than most people expect, because the per-cubic-foot rate is what changes, not a flat per-mile charge.
Move date
Summer moves (April through Labor Day), weekends, and major holidays carry a 5–15% surcharge. If your timeline is flexible, Tuesday through Thursday in fall or winter gives you the lowest rate.
Packing service
Full packing service — where our crew packs every room — adds roughly $600 to a 1 Bedroom Apartment move at medium distance. That includes all materials: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and mattress bags. Many customers find it's worth it for the time saved and the reduction in breakage risk on a long haul.
What's Included in Every AEY Moving Price
- Loading and unloading by our crew
- All furniture blankets and padding
- Fuel surcharge (10%, already included in the prices above)
- Binding fee (the contractual price lock)
- Standard cargo protection
- Direct haul — no relay warehouses
How to Get an Accurate Quote for Your Move
The prices in the table above are based on average 1 Bedroom Apartment volume. Your actual volume may be higher or lower depending on how much furniture and how many boxes you have. The most accurate way to get a price is to use our inventory calculator — add your items room by room and get a binding estimate in about 5 minutes.
This is important: a binding estimate based on your actual inventory is a contract. The price won't change on delivery day regardless of weight. A rough estimate based on bedroom count is just a starting point for negotiation — and not in your favor.