What Does It Cost to Move a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Vancouver?
A 1-bedroom apartment move is one of the most common moves in Metro Vancouver — and one of the most straightforward to price. Here is exactly what to expect.
Typical Cost Range
With 4 You Moving, most 1-bedroom apartment moves cost $450–$750 total.
This is based on:
- Rate: $149/hr for 2 movers and a 3-ton truck
- Time: 3–5 hours total (moving time + travel time)
- Minimum: 2-hour minimum applies
The exact total depends on access conditions, how much furniture and how many boxes you have, and the distance between your old and new addresses.
How Time Breaks Down
For a typical 1-bedroom apartment move:
| Phase | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Travel to your address | 20–40 min |
| Loading | 45–90 min |
| Drive to new address | 15–45 min |
| Unloading | 45–90 min |
| Return travel | 20–40 min |
| Total billed time | ~3–5 hours |
What Makes It Take Longer
Stairs. If either address has stairs and no elevator, expect to add 30–60 minutes depending on the number of floors.
Elevator wait. In condo buildings, waiting for a booked freight elevator adds time. If the elevator is not booked and you have to share with residents, it adds even more. Book the elevator before moving day.
Long carry. If the truck cannot park close to the entrance, the crew has to carry items further. A 50-metre carry adds noticeable time over a full move.
Volume. A 1-bedroom with minimal furniture and 20 boxes moves faster than one with a full dining set, a large wardrobe, and 50 boxes.
Disassembly. Bed frames, desks, and shelving units that need to be taken apart and reassembled add time. Doing this yourself before the crew arrives saves money.
3-Ton vs. 5-Ton Truck
For most 1-bedroom apartments, a 3-ton truck is sufficient. The 5-ton truck ($169/hr) makes sense if:
- You have more furniture than a typical 1-bedroom
- You want to guarantee a single trip
- You are moving a long distance within Metro Vancouver
Tips to Keep Your 1-Bedroom Move Affordable
Pack everything before the crew arrives. Loose items that need to be packed on moving day add time and cost.
Disassemble your bed frame yourself. This is the single biggest time-saver on a 1-bedroom move.
Label boxes with the destination room. The crew can place boxes directly in the right room without asking, which saves time at the new address.
Book mid-week if possible. Weekends and end-of-month dates are busier. Mid-week moves are often easier to schedule and the crew is less rushed.
Get a Quote for Your 1-Bedroom Move
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