Hire Movers in Iowa
Looking to book a local move in Iowa? MovingPlace connects you with trusted full-service movers so you can book quickly and confidently. If you're heading across the state (or even across the country) we also offer a flexible long-distance solution that helps you save big.
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$10k catastrophic coverage included
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Trusted Movers Across Iowa
We’ve built a network of licensed, trusted movers throughout Iowa, making it easy to find reliable help no matter where you're moving.
Trusted Movers Across Iowa
We’ve built a network of licensed, trusted movers throughout Iowa, making it easy to find reliable help no matter where you're moving.
The Cost of Local Moves in Iowa
Wondering how much a local move costs? Below you can find the average costs of moving in Iowa, based on the size of your move.
| Move Size | Average Cost | Number of Movers | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $926.27 | 2 movers | 4 hours |
| Medium | $1,246.10 | 3 movers | 6 hours |
| Large | $1,730.00 | 4 movers | 7 hours |
Cost Analysis Methodology
MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.
Our move sizes are defined as:
- Small: Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments
- Medium: 3 bedroom apartments, 2 and 3 bedroom homes
- Large: 4+ bedroom homes
Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.
Customers Trust MovingPlace
With MovingPlace, you get an affordable, hassle-free way to move long distance—without ever setting foot behind the wheel.
The guys were friendly and very helpful.
— Karla J.
Movers | NexMove
They were great. Got me sorted out quickly! Would highly recommend!
— Matt H.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
They were GREAT ?
— Mary E.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
Eric worked with me on short notice and very flexible at getting my POD unloaded and mostly going up to the 2nd floor. The two movers hustled for two hours without a break to get the job done. Will use these folks next time I need some help!
— Gary A.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
Shawn and his team did a great job for a very competitive price - finally someone affordable who does good work! They were pretty careful and efficient. Appreciate the easy communication via text. Highly recommend.
— Joe C.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
Excellent job!
— Mary Anne P.
Movers | UniMovers
Prompt, respectful, hard workers
— Eric v.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
Good job very helpful I am a happy camper
— Judy V.
Movers | Edwards Moving And More LLC
Wow! What a great crew. Marc Auguste and Maglorie Jean-Perre did an excellent job unloading our Pod and placing everything where we needed it to be. We could not be more happy.
— Cary K.
Movers | Amara Moving & Delivery Company
Great experience. Highly recommend
— Chad S.
Movers | NeX Level Moving
Very pleasant to work with and did a good job.
— Connie R T.
Movers | NexMove
Dallas and Dejean did a great job
— Doug W.
Movers | NeX Level Moving
Great job. They shook my hand and introduced themselves and loaded really well. Definitely recommend!
— Lisa W.
Movers | KBA Movers
Tony and team did a great job! They communicated well, showed up early, were super friendly, and worked hard. Highly recommended!
— Jaime A.
Movers | NexMove
Wow, can't say enough good things about these guys. They called to update us on when they'd arrive and arrived right on time. Wasted no time getting to work unloading the trailer. They worked great as a team. Everyone knew what to do and wasted no time standing around. Just needed me to tell them where to put items. They made sure to point out any damage that occured during transport before unloading. They were very careful with my items and caused no damage to items or the house. Did exactly what we requested and unloaded a 26ft trailer in no time. I will definitely recommend them to others and use them again if needed. These guys are the best and I am so grateful that I hired them.
— Roberta H.
Movers | Aspired Movers
The team did a phenomenal job. Very respectful and polite. They were asking what else they could load for us after what we had planned was done. I’d recommend them to anyone. Red info help moving or loading furniture.
— Jamie C.
Movers | NexMove
Courteous and prompt. Hard workers. Cleaned up and finished ahead of schedule.
— Pam P.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
Arrived within the stated time window and had moving tools to hold doors open, lift heavy objects, and disassemble/reassemble furniture. They moved everything carefully and were professional the whole time. Courteous and hard working, I would definitely use them again.
— Dustin R.
Movers | NexMove
Excellent job packing a POD for me. All my items arrived undamaged. Thank you! I would recommend these movers.
— Sue H.
Movers | Last Minute Movers
They were awesome, on time, super fun to work with and very careful of out stuff.
— Jeff G.
Movers | Marion Movers
Tony and his coworker were great! They accommodated my request to start earlier, were careful with our belongings, and were extremely professional and friendly.
— Colleen M.
Movers | NexMove
The guy rearranging the truck did a really great job packing everything to keep it safe. Everyone else seemed to be in a hurry and seemed careless with our stuff. Our dresser was handled poorly and one of the legs is cracked and broken. A table leg was broken and there are several new scratches on our cedar chest. They worked quickly, but I would have appreciated a little more care with our belongings.
— Christalyn T.
Movers | Fuse Movers and Relocations
These movers did an outstanding job! We were so impressed at how carefully they packed our rental truck. They moved items like they were doing a puzzle. I couldn’t believe how well and how much they were able to fit in the truck. They were genuinely nice guys and happy to discuss how certain furniture should be handled. I’m grateful they were available to help and do all the heavy lifting and more. Mary
— Mary B.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
They were on time and worked hard. They were very respectful of our things. They unloaded our whole pod in less than 2 hours with everything where we asked. We couldn't have done it without them. I would definitely hire them again!
— Kelly B.
Movers | Fuse Movers and Relocations
Outstanding
— Greg S.
Movers | KBA Movers
Fantastic crew! Really hard workers. But the most impressive thing was the packing of the truck. Filled it the brim, solid packed, with no room for movement. Extremely flexible. Would definitely use them again!
— Michael M.
Movers | Lindsey's Moving & Delivery
Absolutely marvelous gentlemen who unloaded my PODS unit today. Kind, efficient and great to work with.
— Jean B.
Movers | Iowa Moving 1, LLC
Planning Your Move in Iowa
After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These insights from real moves in Iowa can help you plan smarter and stress less.
Avg. days booking before move
16 days
Busiest month to move
June
% of moves on the weekend
93.3%
Avg. move duration
4 hours
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