A three-bedroom house is a full-day move. Beyond the bedrooms there is usually a garage, patio furniture, a kitchen with years of accumulated equipment and often a few items that need special handling. The price range is wider than for apartments because houses vary more — a compact 3-bedroom bungalow in Highland Park and a two-story house with a packed garage in Woodland Hills are both “three bedrooms”.
Three movers or four?
A compact 3-bedroom with light furniture and driveway access can be done by three movers at $128/hour in about 6½ hours — roughly $840. A full family house, with a garage, patio set and heavier furniture, gets four movers at $168/hour, and 6½–8½ hours puts it between about $1,090 and $1,430. The fourth mover keeps the day inside daylight hours and the truck loaded evenly; for most houses it is the cheaper choice once the garage is counted.
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3-bedroom moves on real LA routes
| Route | Distance · off-peak drive | Crew | Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake → Glendale | 5 mi · 10 min | 4 movers | 5¾–7¾ | $966–$1,302 |
| West Hollywood → Culver City | 7 mi · 15 min | 4 movers | 6–8 | $1,008–$1,344 |
| Hollywood → Santa Monica | 14 mi · 30 min | 4 movers | 6½–8½ | $1,092–$1,428 |
| Santa Monica → Burbank | 20 mi · 40 min | 4 movers | 6¾–8¾ | $1,134–$1,470 |
| Downtown LA → Long Beach | 25 mi · 50 min | 4 movers | 7¼–9¼ | $1,218–$1,554 |
Route estimates use a 4-mover crew at $168/hour and off-peak drive times. A lighter 3-bedroom with three movers comes in below these figures.
What makes a house move longer
- The garage. Tools, bikes, shelving and bins can add one to two hours if they are not boxed. Count them when you ask for a quote.
- Two stories. An interior staircase slows every heavy piece. There is no stair fee, but plan for it.
- Hillside and narrow streets. Homes above Silver Lake, Echo Park, Mount Washington or in the canyons may need a smaller shuttle truck, usually adding about an hour.
- Outdoor items. Patio sets, grills, planters and play structures are often forgotten in the inventory.
- Specialty pieces. Pianos, gun safes and pool tables are quoted separately and up front, so there are no surprises on the day.
What 3-bedroom moves cost elsewhere in LA
Angi (August 2026) reports a Los Angeles 3-bedroom move at $1,063–$2,362, and MoveAdvisor (March 2026) estimates $1,600–$2,200 for 4 movers and 6–7 hours. Best Movers LA’s typical $840–$1,440 sits below both, with the truck, fuel and materials included.
Add-ons for a house
- Packing: three packers usually need 5–7 hours for a 3-bedroom, about $600–$840 at $40/hour per packer, materials included.
- Storage: a 3-bedroom house typically fills five to six vaults, $495–$594/month, useful when closing dates don’t line up.
- Two-day moves: packing on day one and moving on day two is the calmest way to move a busy household.
- Tip: optional; $40–$60 per mover is typical for a full-day house move.
Planning a bigger home? The full Los Angeles moving cost guide covers 4+ bedroom homes ($1,430–$1,850 typical), and the cost calculator gives a figure for your own addresses.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move a 3-bedroom house in Los Angeles?
With Best Movers LA a typical 3-bedroom house move in Los Angeles costs $840–$1,440: 3–4 movers and a truck at $128–$168 per hour for about 6½ to 8½ hours, including fuel, blankets, wrap, disassembly and stairs.
How many movers do I need for a 3-bedroom house?
Three movers can handle a compact 3-bedroom with light furniture; most family houses with a garage get four. Best Movers LA recommends the crew size in the written quote based on your inventory.
How long does it take to move a 3-bedroom house?
Most 3-bedroom house moves take 6½ to 8½ billable hours with 3–4 movers, including double the drive time between addresses. A full garage or a hillside shuttle can add one to two hours.
What do other LA movers charge for a 3-bedroom?
Angi’s August 2026 data puts a Los Angeles 3-bedroom move at $1,063–$2,362, and MoveAdvisor estimates $1,600–$2,200. Best Movers LA’s typical total is $840–$1,440.
Should I pack myself or hire packers for a house?
Packing a 3-bedroom yourself saves $600–$840 but takes most people several evenings. Best Movers LA packers work at $40 per hour each with materials included; kitchen-and-fragile-only packing is a common middle option.
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