Last updated: September 2026
Moving costs in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria local moves that stay in Virginia are billed hourly or from a home-size planning band. Start with HireAHelper's locked marketplace after-min SKUs (page-1 SS Samuel Services $85/hr (Germantown, Maryland); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (Springfield, VA); Step By step logistics $130/hr (Triangle, Virginia); All Aboard Moverz $125/hr (Washington, District of Columbia); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr (Washington, District of Columbia); after 2 movers, 2-hour min), moveBuddha's compiled 2-bedroom most-common $963 (hero band $626–$963 — not a company tariff), and Moving Company HQ's Alexandria typical 2-bedroom $1,825 (range $850–$2,800 on the live movers page; cost URL 404), then get a written estimate for your date. All My Sons Alexandria URL returned 404 on 2026-09-10 — no Transparency Matrix is published. Virginia intrastate household-goods work over 30 miles uses a DMV Certificate of Fitness — ask to see the certificate. Compare written estimates — this page is not a ranking.
Virginia statewide, a local move typically runs $750 to $2,500, with a typical 2-bedroom around $1,625. Alexandria local planning band (movers page): $850–$2,800, typical around $1,825; long-distance $2,800–$8,000, typical LD 2BR $5,400. Virginia hub: cities covered 8 — Richmond near the low end about $1,500; McLean near the high end about $2,000. Copy hub $1,625 vs Alexandria $1,825. Nearby slugs: alexandria, arlington-va, fairfax. Arlington name → arlington-va (never TX arlington). Alexandria cost 404 (movers 200).
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Alexandria published totals by home size
Published Alexandria totals and hourly cards from HireAHelper (locked marketplace after-min SKUs on the Alexandria directory page 1 — not each company's own site), moveBuddha (compiled calculator + directory — keep separate), FreightWaves Alexandria city Checkpoint, and Moving Company HQ Alexandria movers-page planning bands (cost URL 404). All My Sons Alexandria 404 — no Matrix column. Copy every printed figure. Do not average. VA DMV Certificate of Fitness — compare written estimates.
| Home size | HireAHelper Alexandria (marketplace locked after-min SKUs) | moveBuddha calculator (compiled) | FreightWaves Alexandria city | MCHQ Alexandria planning (movers page; cost 404) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR | Marketplace after-min SKUs (2 movers, 2 hr min) apply across sizes — not home-size totals. Page-1 highlights: **Step By step logistics** **$130**/hr (Triangle, Virginia); **SS Samuel Services** **$85**/hr (Germantown, Maryland); **All Aboard Moverz** **$125**/hr (Washington, District of Columbia); **MBK Moving &Hauling** **$150**/hr (Middle River, Maryland); **DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning** **$103**/hr (Washington, District of Columbia); **Prestige Laborers** **$100**/hr (Springfield, Virginia). Compiled labor-only: 1 Bedroom Apartment **$310.56** (2 movers, 2.4 hrs). | Hero Studio / 1 BR **$291–$609**. Directory COL Studio **$435–$725**; 1 bedroom **$580–$1,015** — do not merge with calculator. | FreightWaves Alexandria: Studio **$443**; 1 bedroom **$604**. | Movers page has no studio/1BR home-size table (cost URL **404**). Movers local band **$850–$2,800**. Virginia hub: Studio **$350–$1,200**; 1 Bedroom **$500–$1,700**. |
| 2 bedrooms | Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs (Prestige Laborers **$100**/hr). Compiled labor-only: 2 Bedroom Apartment **$357.47** (2 movers, 2.5 hrs); 2 Bedroom House **$402.13** (2 movers, 2.8 hrs). Alexandria local full-service avg **$1049.67** (not 2BR-specific). | 2 bedrooms **$626–$963** (most common **$963**). Directory COL 2 bedrooms **$870–$1,450**. Directory 2-person crew hourly **$125–$470** (median **$145**). Do not merge calculator with directory. | FreightWaves Alexandria 2 bedrooms **$957**. | Movers page: Local Move (under 50 miles) **$850–$2,800**, average **$1,825**. Virginia hub statewide typical 2BR **$1,625**; hub 2BR table **$750–$2,500**. Copy hub **$1,625** vs Alexandria **$1,825**. |
| 3 bedrooms | Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs. Compiled labor-only: 3 Bedroom Apartment **$417.2**; 3 Bedroom House **$468.44**. | 3–4 bedrooms **$1,416–$2,492**. Directory COL 3 bedrooms **$1,305–$2,175**. | FreightWaves Alexandria 3 bedrooms **$2,172**. | No separate 3BR city cost table (cost **404**). Virginia hub: 3 Bedrooms **$1,175–$3,875**. |
| 4 bedrooms | Same locked after-min page-1 SKUs. Compiled labor-only: 4 Bedroom House **$561.99** (3 movers, 3.3 hrs). | Calculator folds 3–4 into **$1,416–$2,492**. Directory COL 4+ **$1,740–$3,190**. | FreightWaves Alexandria 4 bedrooms **$2,487**. | No separate 4BR city cost table (cost **404**). Virginia hub: 4 Bedrooms **$1,525–$5,125**. |
| Other | Compiled labor-only: 5 Bedroom House **$664.23**; labor-only range **$310.56–$664.23**; avg hourly labor **$76.16**; Alexandria labor-only avg **$393.91**; Virginia labor-only **$426.35**; Alexandria / VA full-service avgs **$1049.67** / **$1099.67**. Marketplace location labels are not extra MCHQ slugs. All My Sons Alexandria **404** — no Matrix rows. | Calculator 5+ **$2,480–$3,815**; LD from Alexandria **$2,175–$12,325+** (2–3 BR avg **$4,930–$6,525**). Hourly per crew member **$161–$441**; tracked local about **$115/hr**. | FreightWaves Alexandria 5+ **$3,810**; hourly about **$115**. | Live movers local **$850–$2,800**; typical 2BR **$1,825**; LD avg **$5,400**; broader LD **$2,800–$8,000**. Population **159,467**. Neighborhoods: Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Rosemont, Eisenhower Valley. Allowed nearby: arlington-va, fairfax. Hub cities covered **8**. |
HireAHelper: marketplace locked after-min SKUs on page 1 — not each company's own site. All My Sons Alexandria URL 404 — no Matrix. FreightWaves Alexandria city 200. moveBuddha calculator vs directory — copy both; do not merge. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness.
Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness (Household Goods Carrier) for in-state HHG over 30 miles. Interstate: SAFER ACTIVE + Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA. Compare written estimates. Never href /virginia/arlington/ (use arlington-va).
What a 2-bedroom costs in Alexandria
Published 2-bedroom totals and hourly products for Alexandria. These figures are not averaged. All My Sons Alexandria 404. VA DMV Certificate of Fitness — ask to see the certificate. Compare written estimates — this list is not a ranking.
- • HireAHelper locked marketplace after-min SKUs (page 1): Step By step logistics $130/hr (Triangle, Virginia); SS Samuel Services $85/hr (Germantown, Maryland); All Aboard Moverz $125/hr (Washington, District of Columbia); MBK Moving &Hauling $150/hr (Middle River, Maryland); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr (Washington, District of Columbia); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (Springfield, Virginia) — after 2 movers, 2 hr min (HireAHelper Alexandria). Marketplace listings ≠ each company's own site.
- • HireAHelper compiled: 2BR apartment $357.47; 2BR house $402.13; Alexandria local full-service avg $1049.67; labor-only avg $393.91; avg hourly labor $76.16.
- • All My Sons Alexandria: URL 404 on 2026-09-10 — no Transparency Matrix. No totals printed.
- • Moving Company HQ Alexandria movers page: typical 2BR $1,825 (range $850–$2,800) (Alexandria movers). Cost URL 404.
- • Moving Company HQ Virginia hub: statewide typical 2BR $1,625; cities covered 8. Copy hub $1,625 vs Alexandria $1,825 (Virginia hub).
- • moveBuddha calculator: 2 bedrooms $626–$963 (most common $963); hourly per crew member $161–$441 (calculator).
- • moveBuddha movers directory (separate): COL 2 bedrooms $870–$1,450; hourly $125–$470 (median $145) (directory).
- • FreightWaves Checkpoint Alexandria: 2BR $957; hourly about $115 (FreightWaves Alexandria).
These printed 2-bedroom figures are not averaged. Inventory, stairs, elevator waits, curb distance, travel from the warehouse, packing, and peak-weekend demand move the written bill. Get a job-specific written quote.
Virginia statewide ranges
Moving Company HQ Virginia estimates from movingcompanyhq.com/moving-costs/virginia.
- Local typical: $750-$2,500
- Typical 2BR: $1,625
- Long-distance range listed on that hub: $2,500+
| Move size | Crew / hours (MCHQ assumption) | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers · ~4 hrs | $350-$1,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers · ~5 hrs | $500-$1,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers · ~7 hrs | $750-$2,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers · ~9 hrs | $1,175-$3,875 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 4 movers · ~11 hrs | $1,525-$5,125 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 5 movers · ~13 hrs | $2,075-$6,875 |
Hub cities covered 8. Alexandria movers typical $1,825 vs hub $1,625 — copy both. Allowed nearby: alexandria, arlington-va, fairfax. Never href /virginia/arlington/. Alexandria cost 404. Southeast bullets on VA pages.
Alexandria hourly menus
Virginia intrastate household-goods work over 30 miles requires a DMV Household Goods Carrier Certificate of Fitness (Form OA 150) with a $50,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit (5 years), a filed tariff for >30-mile deliveries, and insurance ($750,000 BI/PD + $50,000 cargo; cargo waived for GVWR ≤10,000 lbs passenger-class). Moves ≤30 miles may use Property Carrier authority when HHG certificate not held. Ask to see the Certificate of Fitness (VA DMV HHG; Authorized Motor Carriers search). Interstate jobs use FMCSA Part 375 / SAFER. Compare written estimates — this page is not a ranking.
HireAHelper Alexandria listings — marketplace locked SKUs (page 1) HireAHelper directory SKUs, not each company's own site (HireAHelper Alexandria; page 1). After 2 movers, 2 hr min: Step By step logistics $130/hr (4.9, 787, Triangle, Virginia); SS Samuel Services $85/hr (4.9, 2264, Germantown, Maryland); All Aboard Moverz $125/hr (4.9, 616, Washington, District of Columbia); MBK Moving &Hauling $150/hr (4.9, 844, Middle River, Maryland); DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning $103/hr (4.7, 706, Washington, District of Columbia); Prestige Laborers $100/hr (4.9, 317, Springfield, Virginia); On Go Moving And Hauling $130/hr (4.9, 510, Essex, Maryland); MM MD Expert Movers $120/hr (4.8, 1080, Silver Spring, Maryland); FRANCIS MOVING & HAULING SERVICE LLC $130/hr (4.9, 120, Beltsville, Maryland); I & O moving $115/hr (4.9, 563, Ilchester, Maryland); Affix Movers $129/hr (4.8, 102, Germantown, Maryland); Smooth Move Movers LLC $100/hr (4.7, 156, Suitland, Maryland). Compiled: labor-only typically $310.56–$664.23; avg hourly labor $76.16; Alexandria labor-only avg $393.91; local full-service avg $1049.67. Size table: 1 Bedroom Apartment $310.56; 2 Bedroom Apartment $357.47; 3 Bedroom Apartment $417.2; 2 Bedroom House $402.13; 3 Bedroom House $468.44; 4 Bedroom House $561.99; 5 Bedroom House $664.23. Marketplace locations are not extra MCHQ slugs. Allowed nearby: alexandria, arlington-va, fairfax (Arlington → arlington-va).
All My Sons Alexandria — no printed Matrix (404) URL returned 404 on 2026-09-10 (allmysons.com/virginia/alexandria). No Alexandria Transparency Matrix is published. Do not borrow Richmond or Chicago Matrix rows.
moveBuddha compiled — copy both URLs Calculator (Alexandria calculator): Studio/1BR $291–$609; 2BR $626–$963 (most common $963); 3–4BR $1,416–$2,492; 5+ $2,480–$3,815; hourly per crew member $161–$441; local about $115/hr; LD $2,175–$12,325+ (2–3 BR avg $4,930–$6,525). Directory (Alexandria movers directory): $125–$470/hour (median $145/hour); COL 2BR $870–$1,450. Do not merge calculator with directory.
FreightWaves Checkpoint — Alexandria city 200 Alexandria city Checkpoint (FreightWaves Alexandria): Studio $443; 1 BR $604; 2 BR $957; 3 BR $2,172; 4 BR $2,487; 5+ $3,810; hourly about $115. Statewide VA matches the same table.
Hourly planning math (HireAHelper locked after-min SKUs)
Using HireAHelper’s printed locked marketplace after-min dollars on the Alexandria directory page 1 (after 2 movers, 2-hour min). These are marketplace listings, not each company’s own site. All My Sons Alexandria prints no Matrix (404).
| Stated hour assumption | Formula | Planning total |
|---|---|---|
| HireAHelper Prestige Laborers after-min (Springfield, VA card) | printed $100/hr | $100/hr |
| HireAHelper Samuel Services after-min (Germantown, MD card) | printed $85/hr | $85/hr |
| HireAHelper Step By step logistics after-min (Triangle card) | printed $130/hr | $130/hr |
| moveBuddha Alexandria 2BR most common (compiled, not a SKU) | printed calculator typical | $963 |
| MCHQ Alexandria typical 2BR (movers page; cost 404) | movers page typical | $1,825 |
Alexandria scale, permits, and access
Alexandria: 159,467 residents. Neighborhoods on that record: Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Rosemont, Eisenhower Valley. Nearby printed names include Arlington, Fairfax — Arlington must href arlington-va (never TX arlington). Allowed nearby slugs: alexandria, arlington-va, fairfax. Compare live Alexandria movers (typical 2BR $1,825; cost URL 404) and Virginia hub (typical 2BR $1,625; cities covered 8).
Street / curb / building access. Old Town cobblestones, Del Ray rowhouses, Carlyle/Eisenhower high-rises, and HOAs often need elevator reservations and building COI. Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / condominium requirements. Temporary curb tools are not the DMV Certificate of Fitness gate.
No neighborhood-specific household-van dollar fees for Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Rosemont, or Eisenhower Valley were printed on MCHQ pages beyond citywide access notes.
Curb rules, peak season, and Southeast weather
HOA / condo loading windows
Ask the property about COI naming, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules. Alexandria rowhouses and condo towers can add long-carry time.
COI and freight elevators
Treat COI, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building / HOA / condominium requirements. Ask that property.
Peak season
Southeast planning note: summer or end-of-month often 10% to 20% higher; midweek often 5% to 10% lower than a weekend; winter often 5% to 15% lower when weather risk is manageable; last-minute booking can add 10% or more. Copy labels; do not average those percentages.
Southeast weather (Alexandria / Virginia)
MCHQ Virginia pages print Southeast bullets: heat, humidity, and afternoon storms can make morning loading safer and faster; gated communities, long driveways, and HOA move rules can affect truck access; storm season can create rescheduling risk for long-distance moves.
Neighborhood questions for your quote
Ask the property. Allowed nearby slugs: alexandria, arlington-va, fairfax. Arlington name → arlington-va; never TX arlington. Never href /moving-costs/virginia/arlington/.
- Old Town, Del Ray: Ask street width, curb distance, stairs vs elevator, and HOA loading windows. These names are on the Alexandria city record; they are not separate city guides.
- Carlyle, Rosemont, Eisenhower Valley: Ask driveway access, travel time from the warehouse, and whether a temporary no-parking reservation is needed. These neighborhoods are on the Alexandria city record; they are not separate city guides.
- High-rise / condo anywhere in Alexandria: Ask COI naming, freight-elevator windows, and dock rules as building/HOA requirements.
- Nearby allowed cities: Ask how travel time is billed. Allowed: [Arlington VA cost](/moving-costs/virginia/arlington-va/) (slug **arlington-va**), [Fairfax cost](/moving-costs/virginia/fairfax/). Never href /moving-costs/virginia/arlington/ (TX collision).
Compare these numbers with a written estimate
Virginia DMV Certificate of Fitness (Household Goods Carrier) applies to in-state HHG work over 30 miles — ask to see the certificate. Verify interstate carriers on SAFER and read FMCSA Protect Your Move. Compare written estimates — this page is not a ranking.
See also: Moving costs in Virginia, movers in Alexandria (cost URL 404), and movers in Fairfax. Arlington slug is arlington-va. All My Sons Alexandria 404.
Popular routes from Alexandria
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