Moving costs
Apartment Moving Cost in Toronto
Stairs, parking and how much is packed - the three things that set the price.
Apartment moves are the most commonly under-quoted job in the city, because the two things that drive the cost are the two things nobody asks about on the phone: how many flights of stairs, and how close the truck can park.
We charge $80 an hour for two movers with the truck and equipment, plus one $350 truck and travel charge. We do not add a separate stair fee - stairs show up honestly as time, and we tell you the range before you book.
The figures below come straight from the rate table our quote calculator runs on.
Our rates
What Movemiles Charges
| Apartment with elevator | $80/hr | Two movers, truck and equipment included. |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-up, no elevator | $80/hr | Same hourly rate. Stairs cost time, not a surcharge. |
| Truck & travel | $350 | One charge per move, quoted upfront. |
| Distance over 100 km | $3/km | Local Toronto apartment moves do not reach this. |
| Packing crew | $90/hr | Optional, materials included. |
Typical costs
Typical Toronto Apartment Move Costs
| Move | Typical crew time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor, elevator building | 3–4 hours | $590 – $670 |
| Bachelor, third-floor walk-up | 4–5 hours | $670 – $750 |
| 1-bedroom, elevator building | 3–5 hours | $590 – $750 |
| 1-bedroom walk-up | 4–6 hours | $670 – $830 |
| 2-bedroom, elevator building | 4–6 hours | $670 – $830 |
| 2-bedroom walk-up | 5–7 hours | $750 – $910 |
Local moves within the city. Walk-up rows assume roughly three flights; more flights or a long carry from the truck will add time.
What moves the number
What Makes a Move Cost More
Number of flights
Every box goes down the stairs and up the other side. Three flights on both ends can add two hours to an otherwise identical move, which is why we ask before quoting.
Where the truck can park
On a permit-only residential street the truck may sit a hundred metres away. That walk repeats on every trip and is the most under-estimated cost in an apartment move.
How ready you are
Everything boxed, sealed and stacked by the door before the crew arrives is the single cheapest thing you can do. Packing while movers wait is billed at the same hourly rate.
Furniture that fights the stairwell
Sofas and mattresses that need legs removed or doors taken off hinges add time. If a piece genuinely will not fit, we tell you before the day rather than during it.
Month-end timing
The first and last days of the month are when every lease in the city turns over. Booking mid-month gets you a better choice of slot at the same rate.
Elevator sharing
In a low-rise with one passenger lift shared with residents, the crew waits. Booking it where the building allows saves real money.
No extra charge
Included in Every Quote
FAQs
Cost Questions
How much does it cost to move a 1-bedroom apartment in Toronto?
Do you charge extra for stairs?
What happens if the truck cannot park nearby?
Can I lower the cost?
Is there a minimum booking?
Do you require a deposit?
Related
Get your exact price
These are typical figures. Put in your two addresses and the size of your home for a quote built on the same rates shown above.