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How Much Do Movers Cost in Oakland, CA?

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Oakland Moving Company Prices

The average moving cost in Oakland, CA is $1,494, which is based on an analysis from 209 customer reports across 28 different moving companies. In general, expect to pay somewhere between $952 and $2,098 for a typical move. See the best Oakland movers and get accurate up-to-date pricing.

CompanyMedian Reported Moving CostAvg Move Duration
Lugg - On-Demand Moving & Delivery$2721 hours
Red Carpet Moving & Storage, Inc.$4763 hours
Sweet Lemon Moving Services$4823.25 hours
Brother Movers$5283 hours
Jay's Small Moves$6582 hours
West Coast Moving Systems$7154 hours
Impel Moving$8204.5 hours
Paradise Moving & Storage$1,0834 hours
Dependable Movers, LLC$1,1615 hours
Golden Eagle Moving Company$1,1724 hours
Pure Moving Company$1,1844 hours
PODS Moving & Storage$1,197-
680 Movers$1,2155 hours
Move Central$1,4574 hours
Winter Moving & Storage$1,5303.5 hours
Magic Moving & Storage Inc.$1,5437.5 hours
Route 66 Moving Company$1,5545 hours
Commander Moving Inc.$1,6664 hours
OCD Moving Services LLC$1,7653.25 hours
NorthStar Moving Company$1,7873.5 hours
Got2Move$2,0593 hours
Ontrack Moving$2,1364 hours
Shannon Moving & Storage$2,8255 hours
Zippy Shell - Bay Area Moving and Storage$3,373-
California New York Express Movers$3,5312 hours
MAP Moving$3,598-
U-Pack$4,708-
Upline Moving$17,6574 hours
*Please be aware that the listed prices derive from historical customer feedback spanning several years and might not mirror the exact current rates of a company. Additionally, the anticipated cost range provided represents the 25th to 75th percentiles from the comprehensive reports of all Oakland-based companies in our dataset.

How Much Do Movers Cost in Oakland, CA by Move Size and Type

Movers in Oakland, CA cost on average $504 for a crew of 2 movers and a truck to move a 1 bedroom apartment up to an average of $3,023 for 4 movers and a truck to move a 4 bedroom house. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by type of move and home size.

Home SizeCrew SizeLabor OnlyMovers & TruckFull Service
Studio2$126$315$567
1 Bedroom2$202$504$882
2 Bedrooms3$453$1,134$1,984
3 Bedrooms3$642$1,606$2,929
4 Bedrooms4$1,209$3,023$5,290
5+ Bedrooms4$1,512$3,779$6,550
*Please note: These Oakland moving prices are rough approximations based upon nationwide data as well as local Oakland and/or California data. To determine the exact costs associated with your move, get a quote from a licensed Oakland mover.

Most Affordable Moving Companies in Oakland, CA

These are the cheapest movers in Oakland sorted by most affordable and additionally displayed according to our proprietary Oakland affordability index which takes into account not only a company's affordability, but also their perceived quality.

CompanyAffordabilityAffordability IndexCustomers Say It Best
Kerb Bay Area Movers9.849.74Kerb Bay Area Movers is highly praised for its competitive pricing, with most customers finding their rates substantially better than those of competitors and appreciating the value provided, despite a few isolated complaints about additional charges.
Quantum Moving9.789.78Quantum Moving is consistently praised for its reasonable pricing, highly competitive rates, and being significantly more economical than its competitors, leading to a widespread customer perception of excellent value for money.
Claddagh Moving9.719.58Claddagh Moving is consistently praised for their very reasonable, economical, and competitive pricing, making them a highly affordable option for customers seeking valuable and cost-effective moving services.
Ace Moving9.719.67Ace Moving is highly praised for its competitive pricing, reasonable hourly rates, and additional incentives for cost reduction, consistently regarded as more affordable and fair-priced than competitors.
Dom's moving & hauling9.659.53Dom's moving & hauling consistently impresses customers with its reasonable rates, absence of hidden fees, and the company's ability to offer value for money, positioning it as a highly competitive choice in the market.
Brother Movers9.649.65Brother Movers is consistently praised for their fair and reasonable pricing, offering great value and cost-effectiveness in comparison to other companies.
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How is Affordability Measured?

Our list of the cheapest movers in Oakland, CA is ranked using the Great Guys Moving Affordability Score (GGMAS). This is a subjective score, reflecting how affordable customers felt their moving experience was. A score of 1 indicates a very expensive move, while 10 means the company was considered very affordable.

What is the Affordability Index?

The Great Guys Moving Affordability Index is our unique formula for ranking affordable movers in Oakland, CA. It considers not only affordability but also perceived value. Beyond affordability, the Index evaluates factors like overall quality, punctuality, communication, professionalism, and more.

Oakland Moving Costs Compared to California & Nationwide Averages

LocationMedian Reported Moving CostAvg Move Duration
Nationwide Median$1,1913.5 hours
California Median$1,3244 hours
Los Angeles Moving Cost$1,5304 hours
Oakland Moving Cost$1,4944 hours
Fresno Moving Cost$1,4524 hours
Long Beach Moving Cost$1,2834 hours
Sacramento Moving Cost$1,2374 hours
San Francisco Moving Cost$1,1774 hours
San Diego Moving Cost$1,1244 hours
San Jose Moving Cost$1,1154 hours

How Much Do Long Distance Movers Cost in Oakland?

See the best Oakland long distance movers and get accurate up-to-date pricing.

RouteDistanceStudio1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 Bedrooms4 BedroomsConfirm Pricing
Oakland to New York City2,557 miles$2,652$3,956$6,556$9,560$13,826Get Quote
Oakland to Los Angeles343 miles$1,397$2,073$3,418$4,958$7,132Get Quote
Oakland to Chicago1,847 miles$2,249$3,352$5,549$8,083$11,677Get Quote
Oakland to Houston1,635 miles$2,129$3,172$5,249$7,643$11,037Get Quote
Oakland to Phoenix646 miles$1,569$2,331$3,847$5,588$8,048Get Quote
Oakland to Philadelphia2,509 miles$2,625$3,915$6,487$9,459$13,678Get Quote
Oakland to San Antonio1,480 miles$2,042$3,040$5,029$7,321$10,568Get Quote
Oakland to San Diego454 miles$1,460$2,168$3,575$5,189$7,467Get Quote
Oakland to Dallas1,473 miles$2,038$3,034$5,019$7,306$10,547Get Quote
Oakland to San Jose39 miles$1,224$1,814$2,986$4,324$6,210Get Quote
*Please note: These Oakland, CA moving prices are rough approximations based upon nationwide data as well as local and statewide data. To determine the exact costs associated with your move, get a quote from a licensed mover.