Built for move-in windows
We confirm the time slot with you and arrive ready to load, so a short window with the leasing office does not turn into an overtime bill.
Apartment Moving
Apartment and condo moves, building by building
An apartment move is shaped by the property as much as by the furniture: the elevator, the loading zone, the hallway, and the move-in window the leasing office gives you. We plan the crew and the truck spot around those details, from a garden-style complex to an Uptown high-rise.
Call the leasing office or property manager first and ask three things: when moves are allowed, whether the elevator or dock must be reserved, and whether a certificate of insurance is required. Pass the answers to us with your item list.
What the leasing office usually asks for
A reserved elevator or dock: book the slot as soon as you have a date, since popular days fill quickly
A certificate of insurance: many complexes want one from the moving company before the crew can enter
A truck spot: ask where a moving truck may park and for how long, so the crew does not circle the lot
How an apartment estimate is built
The inventory and the floor plan matter most. A studio or one-bedroom usually needs two movers; a two- or three-bedroom unit often needs three. Third-floor walk-ups, long breezeways, and a far parking spot add carrying time, so describe them accurately and the quote will hold.
Walk the route from the door to the truck
Check the stairwell width, the elevator size, and any turns on the way out. If a sofa needs the freight elevator or a mattress will not turn the corner, we want to know before moving day. Call (817) 204-5810 or request an estimate online.
Apartment moves we plan for
Move-in day at a new complex
Leasing offices set a move-in window and a rule for the loading area. We arrive on time, protect the hallways and the elevator, and unload straight to the rooms so the window is used well.
High-rise and mid-rise towers
Uptown, Downtown, Victory Park, and Las Colinas towers use freight elevators, dock schedules, and insurance paperwork. We coordinate the reservation, bring floor runners, and load in the order the building allows.
Moving out before a lease ends
The end of a lease is a hard deadline. We plan the load so the unit is empty and clean enough to walk through with the office, and we confirm the time the elevator and the loading area are yours.
Apartment moving, with or without our truck
Apartment moves run on our truck, driver, and crew, while you handle the boxes and the final walkthrough. If a rental truck is already parked in the lot, labor-only help loads and unloads it while you drive. Either setup is quoted in writing.
Helpful resources for your move
For the building side, Moving Into a Dallas High-Rise: Elevators, Docks, and COIs explains how Dallas high-rises handle elevators, docks, and insurance, and What a Move Across Dallas-Fort Worth Actually Costs shows what a typical Metroplex apartment move actually costs.
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Share the date, addresses, and size of your move to request an estimate.
Why choose Dash Moving for Apartment Moving?
Elevators and stairs, planned
We send the right crew size for walk-ups and long carries, use the freight elevator when one is reserved, and pad the corners of the cab and the hallways.
Insurance paperwork handled
When a complex asks for a certificate of insurance, give us the contact and the requirements and we get the paperwork to the property before the day.
Clean, quick unloading
The crew places boxes and furniture room by room using your labels, then does a walk-through of the unit with you before leaving.
Apartment Moving cost guide
Apartment moves are billed by the hour with a two-hour minimum. Our rates are $130 an hour for two movers and a truck and $190 for three, and a fourth mover at $225 joins when a unit is large or has a long carry. The written estimate has the final price. A studio can go quickly, while a third-floor two-bedroom with a far parking spot takes longer.
| Move scope | Crew | Base service | With packing | Access needs | Other costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2-3 hrs · $260-$390 | +$100-$195 | stairs add crew time | dollies and straps included |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 2 movers | 3-4 hrs · $390-$520 | +$150-$260 | elevator booking by the customer | travel fee $60-$150 depending on distance |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 3 movers | 4-5 hrs · $760-$950 | +$250-$390 | long breezeway counted in the hours | parking permit by the customer |
| 3-bedroom apartment | 3-4 movers | 5-7 hrs · $950-$1,575 | +$350-$585 | third-floor walk-up adds time | disassembly counted in the hours |
| High-rise or tight access | 3-4 movers | +1-2 hrs · +$190-$450 | +$100-$195 | freight elevator window set by the building | dock hours by the building |
Estimates are confirmed in writing before the move is booked.
Send the building details with your request
Unit and floor: share the unit size, the floor, and whether there is an elevator
Move-in rules: send the time window, the loading zone, and the insurance requirement
Parking spot: tell us where a large truck can stop and how far the door is
Large pieces: list the sofa, mattresses, and appliances that need a clear path
Request an apartment moving estimate
Leave your name, email, and phone number. We call to go over the unit, the leasing office’s rules, and the days that are open.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the elevator myself?
Usually the leasing office books it with you, so ask the front desk as soon as you have a date. Send us the reserved window and we will plan the loading order around it. If the building has no elevator, tell us the floor and the stair count.
What do I do if the complex asks for a certificate of insurance?
Ask the office for the exact wording and the contact name, then send both to the coordinator. We handle the request with our insurance provider so the paperwork is at the property before moving day.
How do I handle a move-out and move-in on the same day?
Two apartments on one day works when the time windows are clear. Share both windows and the distance between the buildings, and the coordinator will say whether one crew can finish both or whether the moves should be split.
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Moving Between Dallas and Fort Worth: What Changes Across the MetroplexPlan a move between Dallas and Fort Worth around the route, property access, timing constraints, and the details shared with the mover.Read more