Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Moving Companies in Pittsburgh
Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Pittsburgh. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
Best container mover
Best local mover
Best truck rental
What type of moving company is right for you?
Professional movers
They handle it all.
Containers
You load, they ship.
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
Moving company | Customer Rating | Services | Phone | Learn More |
| - Full service (local) | (866) 854-4629 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves X - Packing services - Office moving X | (412) 265-5936 | Check Prices | |
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| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Office moving | (412) 498-5562 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Guaranteed pricing | (412) 347-5044 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Packing services - Storage services | (412) 452-1222 | Check Prices | |
| - In-state moves - Interstate moves - Cleaning services - Office moving | (412) 233-7096 | Check Prices |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
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| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,730 | $4,100 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
Brand | Avg. local rental price** | Car trailers/tow dollies available | Website |
| $27.61 |  Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $324.07 |  No | Get a Quote | |
| $38.70 | Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $129.77 | No | Get a Quote | |
| $328.09 | Yes | Get a Quote |
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
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What to know about moving in Pittsburgh
If you’re ready to move in Pittsburgh, there are a few things you need to know. Here are some common FAQs that may answer your questions.
The cost to move in Pittsburgh will vary based on the time of year when you choose to move, the belongings you’re planning to move, the services you require, and other factors. Costs start at $1,200 for full-service movers, $850 for moving and storage containers, and $120 for moving van rentals.1
Moving and storage containers cost around $850 to $12,000 per move, but the average price is $3,800.2 If you decide to use a moving pod, these are usually less expensive than full-service movers. The containers themselves average $1,680 for a local move or $4,310 for long-distance moves.
Expect an interstate move to take between 15 and 20 days,3 because you have to consider transit time and delivery windows. The exact timeline will depend on how far you’re moving, the services you hire, and if those services work with other movers at the same time as your move.
According to Move.org, the average household in the Pittsburgh metro pays $3,363 per month (including rent).4 Pittsburgh made our low cost-of-living list, with an average rent of $1,941 within the metro area.
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed September 7, 2022.
- Kurt Manwaring, Move.org, “What is the Average Cost of Moving Containers?” Published May 31, 2022. Accessed September 2022.
- Frank Lanigan, Move.org, “How Long Does Moving Take?” Published August 17, 2022. Accessed September 2022.
- Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2022,” Published April 23, 2022. Accessed September 7, 2022.
