Boston, Massachusetts
Boston moving cost September 2026
A local 2-bedroom in Boston, as of September 2026, sits in a $1,400–$2,800 research range. Triple-decker stairs and Allston move-out week move that number more than a bedroom count.
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| Home | Local research range | Longer haul research range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700–$1,600 | $2,200–$5,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000–$2,200 | $2,800–$6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,400–$2,800 | $3,400–$7,400 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,100–$4,200 | $4,800–$10,000 |
Planning range, not a bid. Research fallback compiled in September 2026 from published industry tables and public quote examples. Haulest does not yet have a large enough first-party sample to publish a median. A phone survey still wins.
On the ground
Boston prices access, not floor plans. Triple-decker walk-ups in Dorchester, Somerville, and Jamaica Plain have narrow turns and a 40-foot truck that cannot make the last street. Allston and Brighton in late August are student chaos: dumpsters, U-Hauls, and crews who booked out weeks earlier. Many streets are resident-only. Downtown and Seaport high-rises want a COI and a freight reservation. Massachusetts regulates household-goods movers through the Department of Public Utilities. Interstate still needs FMCSA. Ask for both numbers. Winter ice on a wood stair is a fee even when the quote is silent.
A triple-decker with resident-only parking and no curb cut is a long carry before anyone opens the first box.
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