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St. Paul, MN

Looking for movers in St. Paul? MovingPlace makes it easy to compare top-rated movers, get an instant moving quote, and book movers online—all in one place. We’ve built a network of affordable, trusted movers near you so you can book with confidence, knowing real professionals will treat your move with care.

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Moving Services in St. Paul, MN

Wherever life takes you, you get the right moving solution for your move—whether you’re moving locally in St. Paul or across the country

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Local Full-Service Moving

Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.

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Professional Moving Labor

Renting a truck or using a moving container? MovingPlace lets you book vetted moving professionals to handle the heavy lifting—loading, unloading, or both. Backed by our Best Price & Service Guarantees.

Local St. Paul, MN Movers

MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the St. Paul area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.

The Cost of Moving in St. Paul, MN

Full-service moves in St. Paul average around $1,205.12, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving mid-week or during March.

Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.

Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in St. Paul, MN.

Move SizeAverage CostDuration
Small Studio, 1–2 BR apartments $1,000.455 hrs 2 movers 
Medium 3 BR apts, 2–3 BR homes $1,333.846 hrs 3 movers 
Large 4+ BR homes $1,805.947 hrs 3 movers

Based on 1M+ completed moves across our platform.

Josh Barnes
Josh Barnes Head of Sales Operations, MovingPlace View full bio →

"Most cost estimates are based on limited data that doesn't account for timing, location, or move size. Ours are built on years of real moves — so what you see here is actually based on what people in St. Paul pay."

How we calculate these numbers
1
Start with local data We pull from 1M+ completed moves on our platform. If St. Paul has enough data (at least 10 moves of a given size), that local data is our baseline.
2
Fill gaps with regional context Where local data is thin, we expand to county, then state, then cities with comparable household income levels—so estimates stay market-relevant.
3
Normalize for consistency We apply weighted calculations across categories to prevent a single outlier from skewing what a typical move should cost.

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.

How to Save on Moving in St. Paul

In St. Paul, MN, the average cost of labor-only move help is only $459.87, compared to $1,205.12 for a local full-service move, so hiring labor-only movers could save you hundreds of dollars on your move, if you're willing to rent a truck or moving container.

Additionally, MovingPlace's algorithm matches you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs, and our Best Price Guarantee means that you can book with the confidence that you are getting the best deal.

Real Experiences From Verified Bookings

Robbie & Dale did an excellent job with the move, taking good care of all my furniture and boxed items. They were efficient with their time without sacrificing good decision making for how protect and arrange items for the best use of space.They obviously had experience with packing a POD, as all my household goods fit with room to spare. I appreciated their advice on how to protect my oval coffee table glass with cardboard. They also showed their skills by shrink wrapping a tricky platform bed that included 6 full drawers. These guys were courteous, speedy and smart. I have full confidence that my things will arrive safe and sound.

— Marilyn S.

Movers | Robbies amazing moves

Great communicator, arrived on time, did a great job!

— Jennaya R.

Movers | Robbies amazing moves

Timely and efficient!

— Anangookwe W.

Movers | Insight movers

Great service. Showed up on time, and worked efficiently.

— Jared M.

Movers | Mighty Movers LLC

Would use again. On time and worked fast. Very polite and helpful.

— Russhelle G.

Movers | Robbies amazing moves

The young men who helped pack the pods unit were on time ! Very professional!! Took care while handling the furniture and packed boxes!!! All in all they did a great job!! Thanks for making a stressful situation manageable.

— Lela S.

Movers | DREEZY’S MOVING SERVICES LLC

They were fast, friendly, receptive. Would recommend to anyone. They have an amazing work ethic, and stay focused to the task.

— Selene W.

Movers | Insight movers

Outstanding!!!

— Frank W.

Movers | Helping Hand Movers

Very friendly, efficient, and worked quickly.

— Kim S.

Movers | Insight movers

Mike and Tywan were an astounding crew, they had to deal with some heavy things and flights of stairs. I would absolutely recommend them!

— James S.

Movers | Mighty Mike's Moving

Unfortunately, the three movers were not informed that one item was very heavy and needed a different dolly. They were an excellent group and did a great, efficient job!

— Teresa T.

Movers | 5-Star Movers

Insight Movers did a fantastic job. They were on time and ready to work. Very fast - got everything out of a 16' container in less than 2 hours, and that was with a flight of stairs. Everything was treated with care and put where we directed. I will definitely use them again.

— Karen K.

Movers | Insight movers

The guys were great! They went above and beyond….highly recommend!

— Deanna C.

Movers | Insight movers

Did a good job moving all of my belongings, especially because I had a heavy treadmill and cabinet to move

— Kaija P.

Movers | Insight movers

Fast and reliable

— Mary D.

Movers | Insight movers

Great job, nice, professional

— Ryan B.

Movers | Mighty Mike's Moving

The first 2 never showed, and the manager was able to get two more guys with in a half hour. They were great, really paid attention to how everything was organized so nothing would fall, or rattle one trailer was in motion. I was really impressed with these guys.

— Mary R.

Movers | Mighty Mike's Moving

Very good job

— Jataun J.

Movers | Mighty Movers LLC

Hired same day with no issues to unload my truck. 2 helpers came on time and was very professional. I would definitely use them again.

— Lanesha B.

Movers | Mighty Movers LLC

Awesome crew did a great job! Thank you so much! Todd

— Todd E.

Movers | King Movers

They were prompt and moved everything I needed them to move. Thank you!

— Barb S.

Movers | Mighty Mike's Moving

These men were absolutely wonderful. They were lovely, kind, efficient and patient. They were careful with our stuff and put everything where we asked them to. They helped us fit bulkier things in tough spots. This has been a stressful cross country move for my family but the King Mover team made it easy for us. We can’t thank you all enough. I’d highly recommend this team to anyone in need of unloading assistance. Thank you so very much!

— Shelby J.

Movers | King Movers

Got the job done.

— Latoya M.

Movers | Helping Hand Movers

They arrived late and did not stay the full 2 hours even though there was still more to do. After they left I noticed they broke one of the drawers to my dresser when trying pull it out. I got the impression one of them didn’t really want to be working. A few times some things were placed in wrong room so I had to move them to where they were supposed to go.

— Kendall B.

Movers | Insight movers

Gus was great and personable. He knew his trade, Bobby and Quan were good help and learned fast. I especially appreciated the fact that the young men stayed off of their phones during the job, something rare these days. I had an injured knee and they kept reminding me to sit down and let them do what we hired them to. That was wonderful. Yes, I would hire them again!

— Mark T.

Movers | Insight movers

On time, prepared for the job. Worked with competence and care.

— Mary G.

Movers | 5-Star Movers

Our movers were super quick and did a great job packing up our moving container—they definitely knew what they were doing. They were friendly and helpful!

— Lindsey T.

Movers | Insight movers

How MovingPlace Works

If you’re moving in and around the local St. Paul area, you can rely on MovingPlace to make your experience as stress-free as possible.

1

Book Online in Minutes

Use our intuitive booking tool to schedule your local move online. Just enter your details, select your options, and lock in your moving date—all in a matter of minutes.

2

Pack & Prepare for Moving Day

Once your booking is confirmed, it’s time to get ready. Use our helpful resources to organize and pack your belongings. And then 24 hours before your move date, you’ll get a call confirming the details of your move.
3

Relax & Let the Movers Work

On moving day, sit back and let your professional movers take care of everything. From loading and transporting to unloading at your new place, your moving team will ensure a seamless and efficient move.
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Enjoy a Stress-Free Finish

With everything moved and unpacked, your job is done! Need help resolving any last-minute concerns? Our team is just a call away. And for extra peace of mind, every move is backed by our $1,000 service guarantee.

Planning Your Move in St. Paul, MN

After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from St. Paul can help you plan smarter and stress less.

Avg. days booking before move

13 days

Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.

Busiest month to move

June

Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!

% of moves on the weekend

76.0%

Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.

Avg. move duration

3.8 hours

Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.

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The Full-Service Advantage
in St. Paul, MN

Customize, compare, and book your move in St. Paul all in one place for a streamlined, stress-free experience.

MovingPlace's Unique Vetting Process

Other marketplaces let anyone with a clever business name sign up. MovingPlace is different. Every mover on our platform has been thoroughly screened and are continually held to high standards, so you can find professional movers you can trust.

Strict onboarding
requirements

Business owner must pass a background check
Business and payment info must be verified (W-9)
Must agree to our Service Provider Terms
Must have at least 10 verified reviews with a 4+ star rating
Must complete an onboarding review with an account manager

Ongoing performance
standards

Every provider is held to high standards across:

Customer satisfaction
Acceptance and completion rates
Pricing consistency
Claims and no-show rates
Compliance with our Terms of Service

Additional standards for full service movers

Must carry verified Commercial General Liability Insurance (COI)
Insurance coverage is tracked on an ongoing basis to ensure it stays active
Required state moving licenses must be validated
Move Details Tailored to You

Move Details Tailored to You

Simply enter your move details and our Smart Match Technology will create a tailored move plan for you.
Compare Multiple Providers

Compare Multiple Providers

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Manage Your Move with Ease

Manage Your Move with Ease

Easily schedule, manage, and track your move online, all from the convenience of one platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered by Our Experts

Mark Conrad Mark Conrad Senior Moving Operations Advisor, MovingPlace View full bio →

Mark has 20+ years of experience across every side of the moving industry — from running his own relocation business to managing supply chains at a publicly traded logistics firm. His answers below draw on firsthand experience supporting hundreds of thousands of moves, including local, corporate, and military relocations.

The Modern Way to Move, Stress-Free

MovingPlace partners only with licensed and thoroughly vetted movers. Each provider undergoes background checks and meets high standards of quality and reliability. You can move with confidence, knowing your belongings are in trusted hands.

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