Need movers today? Tomorrow? Undergrads specializes in emergency and last-minute moves across Dallas and the surrounding metroplex. Our background-checked college crews mobilize on short notice for same-day and next-day moves, often within hours of your call.
Need a price now? Get a free quote in about 60 seconds, or call us and a dispatcher will walk you through your Dallas move on the spot.
Last-Minute Moving Services
Last-minute movers are moving professionals you can hire on short notice, sometimes same day or next day, to help when there is little or no time to plan. Our labor-only teams arrive ready to load or unload your truck, POD, or storage container the moment they reach you.
Whether your lease starts next week, your SMU housing assignment changed, or your other moving company just cancelled, we are built to make a rushed move feel handled. You rent the truck or container; we bring the muscle, the wrap, and the know-how.
How It Works
Call or book online
Call us or request a quote online. Tell us your Dallas pickup and drop-off, the move size, and when you need it. Same-day and next-day are our specialty.
We confirm your crew
We coordinate the nearest available crew and confirm your booking, usually within about 30 minutes. Your hourly rate is locked before anyone lifts a box.
The crew arrives ready
Your background-checked college movers show up on time with moving blankets and straps, ready to load, unload, or both.
You pay after the move
It is $5 to reserve. You pay the balance after the job is done, only for the time worked. No surge pricing, no surprise add-ons.
Why Dallas Renters Call Undergrads First
Three reasons people pick up the phone when the clock is running:
Fast, same-day dispatch
We mobilize crews across Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant counties on short notice, often the same day. Most bookings are confirmed in under 30 minutes.
Locked rate, zero surge pricing
Booking last minute does not mean paying a premium. Your hourly rate is locked upfront with no rush markups, fuel surcharges, or stair fees, even during the busy summer lease-turnover season.
Vetted, background-checked crews
Every mover is a background-checked university student, trained on furniture wrapping and tight-space navigation. $1,000 damage protection backs every move.
What We Need to Book Your Emergency Move
Have these ready and we can lock your crew in one quick call:
| What we need | Details |
|---|---|
| Move date and time | The sooner the better. Same-day and next-day are our specialty. |
| Pickup and drop-off | Addresses for both ends, plus any stairs, elevators, or long carries. |
| Move size | Roughly how many rooms, or a rough box and furniture count. |
| Truck or container | Whether you have a rental truck or POD, or need help deciding what size to rent. |
| Access notes | Freight-elevator and Certificate of Insurance windows for the Uptown, Downtown, and Knox-Henderson high-rises, narrow streets in Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum, or truck-size limits in Highland Park and University Park. |
How Much Does a Same-Day Local Move Cost?
Last-minute moves in Dallas run on the same honest hourly pricing as any other Undergrads job, no rush surcharge. You pay only for the time the crew works. Here is what a typical same-day local move looks like:
| Move size | Crew | Typical time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 hours | $200–$300 |
| 1-bedroom | 2 movers | 2–3 hours | $250–$350 |
| 2-bedroom | 2–3 movers | 3–4 hours | $275–$500 |
| 3-bedroom | 3 movers | 4–6 hours | $325–$525 |
| 4-bedroom | 3–4 movers | 6+ hours | $600+ |
Truck rental, if you need one, is paid directly to U-Haul, Penske, or your POD provider and is not included above. If the crew finishes early, you pay less.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
781+ five-star moves in Dallas
On-time, polite, and professional.
“Good experience at a good price. Luke and Jayden were on-time, polite, and professional.”
Alison Malloy
Local Move · Dallas, TX · Jul 2026
On time, fast, and a great job.
“They were on time, fast and did a great job! Highly recommend.”
Dena Flinchum
Furniture Move · Dallas, TX · Jul 2026
Booked last minute, crew arrived early.
“Booked last minute due to a date change in our move. Nas was friendly and helped me determine what would work best for the amount of items we had. Next day Emmanuel and Bernie arrived 5 minutes early and got straight to work. They were super polite and worked quickly and carefully with our furniture. It was roasting hot too and they had to navigate the stairs, very impressed. Great experience overall and highly recommend!!”
Katherine Gibson
Last-Minute Move · Dallas, TX · Jul 2026
Efficient, professional, and careful.
“Timothy and Hunter did a great job moving our furniture. They were efficient and professional and took care when moving our pieces. Highly recommend!”
Bobbie Brock
Furniture Move · Dallas, TX · Jul 2026
Exceeded expectations.
“John and Justice were on time, friendly, ready to work! They were very careful with my furniture and possessions. I am very pleased with Undergrads Movers and specifically with these two very bright, polite gentlemen (John and Justice)! Exceeded expectations. Thanks, Steve Everhart”
Stephen Everhart
Furniture Move · Dallas, TX · Jul 2026
Done in half the time we booked.
“These guys did great work! We had booked 4 movers for 4 hours and they were done in two, unloaded a 26' truck and two pods into our garage like it was nothing. The guys were kind and friendly, and we'd absolutely use them again. Nick, Ben, Matt and our fourth all did wonderful. Two boxes were broken during the move (like, on the truck, not the fault of the movers), and the guys were thoughtful and considerate to point it out, set them aside, and then carefully place them where needed.”
Alexxus Berthoty
3BR Move · Charlotte, NC · Apr 2026
Expert Moving Services in Dallas
We cover Dallas and the surrounding metroplex: Uptown, Downtown, Knox-Henderson, Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, Lower Greenville, Lakewood, plus the Galleria and North Dallas, and out into the suburbs in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Arlington, and Richardson. Our crews know the Certificate of Insurance and freight-elevator process at the Uptown and Downtown towers, the narrow streets in the older walkable neighborhoods, the truck-size and operating-hour limits in Highland Park and University Park, and the heavy summer relocation season when leases turn over all at once.
Moving Tips for a Last-Minute Dallas Move
Beat the traffic
The Dallas North Tollway and US-75 (Central Expressway) both back up from about 7 to 9 in the morning and 4 to 7 in the evening, and the SMU corridor around Hillcrest and Mockingbird jams during move-in. For a cross-town move, a mid-morning weekday start keeps the truck moving instead of idling on the freeway.
Plan around the heat
From June through September, Dallas runs in the high 90s and often tops 100. We book the largest moves first thing in the morning and keep the crew hydrated, which protects both your belongings and the people carrying them.
Sort out parking and building access
Curbside parking is fine in most Dallas neighborhoods, but Uptown, Downtown, and Deep Ellum have metered spots and narrow streets, so set out cones early to hold your space. For the Uptown and Downtown high-rises, reserve the freight elevator and confirm any Certificate of Insurance with building management several business days before move day. Highland Park and University Park limit truck size and moving hours, so plan those moves for weekday mornings.
Dallas Areas We Cover
Same-day and next-day crews mobilize across the Dallas metroplex, including:
- Uptown, Downtown, and Knox-Henderson high-rises
- Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, and Lower Greenville
- Highland Park, University Park, and Lakewood
- The Galleria, North Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Preston Hollow
- Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Allen
- Irving, Las Colinas, Arlington, Garland, and Richardson
Secure Your Moving Vehicle (if you need one)
Because we are labor-only, you provide the truck or container and we provide the crew, which is what keeps a last-minute Dallas move affordable. Not sure what size to rent? Tell us your move size when you call and we will point you to the right truck before you book it. U-Haul, Penske, Budget, and PODS all work.