Moving Cost Estimator

The full cost of moving — truck rental or movers, first/last month's rent, deposits, utilities setup. No surprises on move-in day.

// Your move

How far are you moving?

Apartment size

Moving method

You rent a truck and do it yourself

// New place costs

Monthly rent

First AND last month required upfront

Security deposit (1 month's rent)

Shipping/transporting a car

Need temporary storage ($120/mo)

Total move-in cost

$5,860

Have this in cash before you sign

Moving costs$230

Housing upfront$5,400

Setup & deposits$230

// Full breakdown

Moving

Truck rental$150

Packing supplies$80

Housing upfront

First month's rent$1,800

Last month's rent$1,800

Security deposit$1,800

Setup

Utility deposits$150

Renter's insurance (1yr)$80

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