There's no single price to move to Apple Valley — a studio coming from across the state costs a fraction of a 4-bedroom shipped cross-country. Use the tool above for your figure and the tables below for context.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 – $1,500 | $2,300 – $2,750 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,100 – $3,700 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $5,775 – $6,925 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $8,300 – $9,950 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | ~429 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Denver, CO | ~866 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~1,116 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| New York, NY | ~1,264 mi | $3,850 – $4,600 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,301 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
The biggest levers on your Apple Valley quote:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
Apple Valley, the south suburb known for the Minnesota Zoo, sees a steady mix of townhomes, apartments, and single-family moves. A local two-bedroom usually runs $2,225-$2,675 based on crew hours, while a long-distance two-bedroom priced on weight and mileage lands around $4,200-$5,025. Smaller one-bedroom moves typically fall between $1,675-$2,000 locally and $3,100-$3,700 for an out-of-state relocation.
Apple Valley's blend of multi-level townhomes and apartment complexes means access matters: elevators, shared entries, and unit stairs add crew hours to local jobs billed by time. Long-distance moves instead track shipment weight and total mileage. Parking distance from a building's door to the truck, plus how much packing help you need, often influences the final local price more than the home's headline size does.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Apple Valley runs about $4,200–$5,025, while a local move is closer to $2,225–$2,675. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
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