Studio apartment move

Part of Small moves

BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV

A studio apartment move with BoxHauls usually takes one or two pickup loads, at $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile each. That’s $48.00 for a 10-mile load in Fresno. It’s one of BoxHauls’ small moves.

One trip or two

Studio contents Trips
Bed, dresser, 15 boxes Usually one
Bed, couch, table, dresser, 20+ boxes Usually two
[TODO: how a second trip is priced and booked]

Box counts

A studio usually packs into 15–30 medium boxes. One load holds about 20–30 boxes alone, or the furniture plus 10–15 boxes. Book it as Movin' Boxes.

Helper

The bed and couch are two-person carries. Request a helper for $17; helpers come with the driver and aren’t guaranteed.

Price example

Distance One load With a helper
5 miles $32.50 $49.50
10 miles $48.00 $65.00

See BoxHauls pricing for the full formula.

Questions

How much does it cost to move a studio apartment?

With BoxHauls, each pickup load is $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile: $48.00 for 10 miles, or $65.00 with a helper. A studio usually takes one or two loads. [TODO: how a second trip is priced]

How many boxes is a studio?

Usually 15–30 boxes, depending on how much you own. One pickup load fits about 20–30 medium boxes, or the furniture plus 10–15 boxes.

Do I need a helper for a studio move?

For the bed frame and couch, yes. Request a helper for $17, or have a friend ready, since helpers aren't guaranteed.