Movers in Murrieta cost $119 to $199 per hour with Eco Moving, depending on crew size, with a 3-hour minimum. That puts a studio or 1-bedroom move at roughly $357–$476, a 2–3 bedroom home at about $636–$954, and a 3–4 bedroom home at $796–$1,393. Tax, blankets, shrink wrap, tape and furniture assembly are already in the rate.
Last updated: September 23, 2026 · Rates verified against our current pricing page.
What do movers charge per hour in Murrieta?
Local moves in Murrieta and the Temecula Valley are billed by the hour, and the rate is set by how many movers are on the crew. Eco Moving runs three standard crews, each with a 26-foot truck. The rate you see is the rate you pay: there is no separate fuel charge inside our service area, no stair fee, no long-carry fee, and no charge for materials.
| Crew | Hourly rate | Minimum | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + 26-ft truck | $119/hr | 3 hours | Studios and 1-bedroom apartments |
| 3 movers + 26-ft truck | $159/hr | 3 hours | 2–3 bedroom homes; the most cost-efficient option for mid-size moves |
| 4 movers + 26-ft truck | $199/hr | 3 hours | 3–4 bedroom homes, heavy furniture, large offices |
Every crew includes the truck, tax, moving blankets, shrink wrap, tape, and furniture disassembly and reassembly. Payment is cash or card, and there is a discounted rate for cash because we pass the card-processing savings back to you.
How much does a full move cost by home size?
The total is simply the hourly rate multiplied by the hours the job takes, and hours are driven by volume, stairs, walking distance to the truck, and how much is packed before the crew arrives. The ranges below are planning estimates built from our published rates and the crew size that usually fits each home type; your quote is sized against your actual inventory, not a table.
| Home size | Typical crew | Planning hours | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3–4 hrs | $357–$476 |
| 2 bedroom apartment or condo | 2–3 movers | 4–5 hrs | $476–$795 |
| 3 bedroom single-family home | 3 movers | 4–6 hrs | $636–$954 |
| 4 bedroom home with garage | 4 movers | 4–7 hrs | $796–$1,393 |
| 5+ bedroom or two-story with full garage | 4 movers | 7–9 hrs | $1,393–$1,791 |
Most homes in Murrieta are 3–5 bedroom single-family properties with garages, which is why the 3- and 4-mover crews cover the majority of local jobs. A bigger crew at a higher hourly rate often finishes enough faster that the total comes out lower, which is the calculation we walk through with you on the phone.
Which Murrieta neighborhoods take longer to move, and why?
Where you live changes the hours more than most people expect. Two-story homes, long driveways, and gated entries all add carry time, and carry time is billed time. These are the local patterns that affect the clock most often.
- Gated communities such as Bear Creek and Greer Ranch. Gate access for a 26-foot truck has to be arranged in advance; a crew waiting at a guard house is a crew on the clock.
- Two-story homes in Central Park, Copper Canyon and Mapleton. Stairs are not a fee with us, but they are time. Expect an extra 30–60 minutes versus a comparable single-story.
- Hillside lots off Clinton Keith Road and in the western foothills. Steep driveways sometimes mean the truck parks at the street and the crew carries further.
- Apartments along Murrieta Hot Springs Road and near the I-15/I-215 interchange. Third-floor walk-ups, elevator reservations and parking distance from the building all add carry time.
- Newer tracts in French Valley and Winchester. Wide streets and attached garages make these some of the fastest loads in the valley.
What is included in the hourly rate, and what costs extra?
The hourly rate is all-inclusive for a local move: the truck, the crew, tax, blankets, shrink wrap, tape, and taking apart and reassembling beds, tables and similar furniture. The only things billed separately are optional services you choose, and a flat travel fee for moves that leave Southwest Riverside County, which is quoted before you book.
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| 26-foot truck and fuel within the service area | Yes |
| Sales tax | Yes |
| Moving blankets, shrink wrap, tape | Yes |
| Furniture disassembly and reassembly | Yes |
| Stairs, elevators, long carries | Yes, no surcharge |
| Full or partial packing service | Optional, quoted separately |
| Travel outside Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore and Winchester | Flat fee, quoted upfront |
Why do some Murrieta moving quotes come in so much lower?
A quote that is far below the market usually leaves something out rather than charging less. The most common gaps are a low rate paired with separate fees for fuel, stairs, materials and “heavy items,” a brokered job resold to whichever crew bids lowest, or an unlicensed operator with no cargo coverage. Ask what the number assumes before comparing it to anything.
Three questions settle most comparisons. Is the hourly rate all-inclusive, or are materials and access billed separately? Is the company the carrier performing the move, or is it booking it out? And what are the CAL-T and USDOT numbers? We went through how to read a quote line by line in our guide to what moving quotes in Murrieta leave out.
When is a bigger crew actually cheaper?
A larger crew costs more per hour but finishes sooner, and the total is what you pay. The math is simple: four movers at $199/hr cost the same as three movers at $159/hr whenever the 4-mover crew finishes the job in about 80% of the time. On any home where a fourth pair of hands shortens the load noticeably, the bigger crew wins.
| Scenario | 3 movers @ $159/hr | 4 movers @ $199/hr | Cheaper option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom single-story, packed and ready | 4 hrs = $636 | 3.5 hrs = $697 | 3 movers |
| 3-bedroom two-story with garage | 5 hrs = $795 | 4 hrs = $796 | Even |
| 4-bedroom two-story, full garage | 7 hrs = $1,113 | 5 hrs = $995 | 4 movers |
| Large home with heavy furniture and long carry | 8 hrs = $1,272 | 6 hrs = $1,194 | 4 movers |
Worked example: a two-story 3-bedroom in Greer Ranch with a two-car garage, fully packed, moving to a single-story in Menifee. Three movers would plan for about 5 hours ($795); four movers for about 4 hours ($796). The totals are the same, so the deciding factor becomes how much of your day you want to spend on it. Every quote we give shows both options side by side so you can choose.
How can you lower the cost of a local move in Murrieta?
Because the bill is hourly, everything that shortens the crew’s time on site lowers the total. Most savings come from preparation in the week before, not from negotiating the rate.
- Be fully packed and labeled before the truck arrives. Loose items and half-packed rooms are the single biggest time sink on move day.
- Book mid-week and mid-month if you can. Weekends and the last days of the month are the busiest across the Temecula Valley.
- Arrange gate codes, elevator reservations and parking in advance so the crew starts working the moment it arrives.
- Take the larger crew when the home is over 2,000 sq ft. Four movers at $199/hr regularly beat three movers at $159/hr on total cost once the job runs past five hours.
- Pay in cash to take the discounted rate.
- Purge before you pack. Every box you donate or sell is a box you do not pay to load twice.
How do you get an exact quote instead of an estimate?
Call (213) 442-4544 or use the online booking form and tell us the home size, number of floors at both addresses, parking situation, and whether anything needs to be packed. We size the crew against that inventory and quote the hourly rate and expected hours before you commit. Details on how local jobs run are on our local moving service page, and the full list of cities we cover is on the service areas page.
Frequently asked questions about moving costs in Murrieta
How much do movers cost in Murrieta for a 2-bedroom apartment?
With Eco Moving, a 2-bedroom apartment usually runs $476–$795: two movers at $119/hr for four hours, or three movers at $159/hr for four to five hours. Third-floor walk-ups and long parking distances push toward the higher end.
Is there a minimum charge for local movers in Murrieta?
Yes. All Eco Moving crews carry a 3-hour minimum, so the lowest possible local move is $357 (two movers at $119/hr). The minimum is what allows us to employ full-time, background-checked movers rather than day labor.
Do movers in Murrieta charge extra for stairs or a long driveway?
Eco Moving does not. Stairs, elevators and long carries are covered by the hourly rate with no surcharge. They do add time to the job, which is why we ask about floors and parking when we quote.
Are packing materials included in the moving cost?
Moving blankets, shrink wrap and tape are included in the hourly rate at no charge. Boxes and a full packing crew are a separate optional service that is quoted before you book.
Is there a fuel or travel fee for moves within the Temecula Valley?
No. Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore and Winchester are our home market and fuel is built into the hourly rate. A flat travel fee applies only to moves outside Southwest Riverside County, and it is quoted upfront.
