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Moving Prices in Virginia Beach
Moving prices in Virginia Beach come down to two things: how much there is to move, and how long it takes to move it. Tidal Town Moving bills local moves by the hour, so the final total depends on crew size, the volume of furniture and boxes, stair or elevator access at either end, and the drive between the two addresses. Instead of publishing one number that fits nobody, the ranges below show what customers across Hampton Roads actually paid on completed moves this year, sorted by the size of the home.
Apartment and Small Move Costs
| Move Size | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| A room or less | $275 | $563 | $1,020 |
| Studio apartment | $360 | $646 | $1,031 |
| 1 bedroom apartment | $485 | $793 | $1,278 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | $746 | $1,083 | $1,670 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | $982 | $1,458 | $2,128 |
How the hourly clock works
Local moves are billed for the time the crew spends working, which keeps the price honest on both sides. A one bedroom apartment on the ground floor with everything boxed and ready tends to land near the low end of its range. The same apartment on a third floor walk up, with a bed frame and a wall unit still to be taken apart, will run longer. Your quote confirms the hourly rate for the crew size assigned to your move, so there is no rate to guess at on moving day.
House Move Costs by Square Footage
| Home Size | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 to 1,000 sq ft | $768 | $997 | $1,310 |
| 1,000 to 1,200 sq ft | $914 | $1,249 | $1,784 |
| 1,200 to 1,400 sq ft | $996 | $1,425 | $2,154 |
| 1,400 to 1,600 sq ft | $883 | $1,753 | $3,159 |
| 1,600 to 1,800 sq ft | $1,391 | $1,998 | $3,394 |
| 1,800 to 2,000 sq ft | $1,365 | $2,271 | $3,540 |
| 2,000 to 2,200 sq ft | $1,629 | $2,242 | $3,429 |
| 2,200 to 2,500 sq ft | $1,855 | $2,633 | $4,490 |
| 2,500 to 2,800 sq ft | $2,045 | $3,440 | $6,031 |
| 2,800 to 3,000 sq ft | $2,194 | $3,808 | $5,743 |
| 3,000 to 3,500 sq ft | $3,098 | $6,836 | $10,112 |
| 3,500 sq ft and up | $852 | $6,797 | $13,593 |
Labor Only and Partial Move Costs
Not every job is a full house. Plenty of Virginia Beach customers already have the truck or the container and only need the heavy lifting handled, or they need one room emptied rather than the whole property. These jobs are billed the same hourly way and usually finish in a single visit.
| Job Type | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ft rental truck, loading | $500 | $668 | $980 |
| 16 ft rental truck, unloading | $350 | $537 | $910 |
| 26 ft rental truck, loading | $710 | $896 | $1,174 |
| 26 ft rental truck, unloading | $670 | $821 | $1,030 |
| 16 ft portable container, load or unload | $425 | $691 | $1,180 |
| Office and small commercial move | $440 | $951 | $2,395 |
Moving the contents of a rented storage unit
| Unit Size | Typical Low | Average | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 10 unit | $548 | $742 | $1,015 |
| 10 x 10 unit | $460 | $948 | $1,351 |
| 10 x 15 unit | $860 | $1,095 | $1,453 |
| 10 x 20 unit | $1,142 | $1,755 | $3,011 |
| 10 x 30 unit | $1,719 | $2,664 | $3,946 |
About these figures. Every number above comes from Tidal Town Moving jobs completed in 2026 across Hampton Roads, not from a national average or an industry estimate. Unusually large and unusually small jobs were filtered out so the ranges reflect what a normal move in each category costs. They are a planning guide rather than a quote. Your own price is confirmed in writing before the crew is booked.
Common Questions About Moving Prices in Virginia Beach
What affects the price of a local move the most?
Time on the clock, and the things that add to it. Crew size, how much is packed and ready when the truck arrives, stairs or elevator waits, long carries from the door to the parking area, and furniture that has to be taken apart and rebuilt all change how many hours a move takes.
Why do two homes the same size cost different amounts?
Square footage tells us the likely volume, not the actual contents. A 1,600 square foot home with a garage full of tools, a treadmill and a wall of bookshelves takes noticeably longer than one of the same size with sparse furniture. That is why each row above shows a range instead of a single price.
Is the price I am quoted the price I pay?
Hourly billing means the final total reflects the hours actually worked. If a move finishes faster than estimated, you are not charged for time the crew did not spend. If the scope changes on the day, for example an extra room of belongings appears, we tell you what that means for the total before the work continues.
How can I bring the cost of my move down?
Finish your packing before moving day, break down what you can, empty dressers and closets, and clear a path from the door to the truck. Reserving a parking spot close to the entrance saves real time in apartment buildings downtown and near the Oceanfront. Weekday and mid month dates also tend to be easier to book.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No. Give us the address, the home size and the date, and you get a written estimate with the hourly rate and crew size in it. Tidal Town Moving is locally owned and licensed in Virginia, so you are dealing with the crew doing the work rather than a call center.
Why Choose Us
TRUST
Moving you can trust. We’re licensed and insured, so whether you’re moving cross-country or across the city, you can depend on us for safe and sound delivery.
PAYMENT
Our minimum is 2 hours, and our hourly rate starts at arrival and stops as the last item is placed in your home. Don’t worry about paying exorbitant fees to cover the distance to and from our truck lot.
CONVENIENCE
We work 7 days a week, serve 48 states in the continental U.S. (via 3rd party freighter, EFS) and offer affordable travel fees.