There's no single price to move to Arlington — 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 | $2,450 – $2,950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,325 – $4,000 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,550 – $5,450 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $6,300 – $7,550 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $9,075 – $10,900 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | ~259 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~673 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Chicago, IL | ~739 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,518 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Denver, CO | ~1,857 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
The biggest levers on your Arlington 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.
Arlington sits directly across the Potomac from DC, and its Metro high-rises and Pentagon-adjacent density push every estimate higher. A 2-bedroom move runs $2,225–$2,675 locally and $4,550–$5,450 long-distance, while a 1-bedroom lands around $1,675–$2,000 in-county. Our free calculator prices your Arlington move by home size and distance, then matches you with a licensed Virginia carrier.
Arlington is one of the most expensive addresses in the region, and that shapes the labor. High-rise towers near Rosslyn, Ballston, and Pentagon City require booked freight elevators, loading-dock windows, and building-mandated insurance paperwork. Add near-zero street parking and frequent moves crossing into DC, and crews spend real time on access before a single box moves. Amazon HQ2 relocations keep demand steady year-round.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Arlington runs about $4,550–$5,450, 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.
No — it's an informational estimate based on the details you provide. A licensed Virginia mover we match you with confirms the final, binding price after reviewing your inventory.
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