Most Charleston moves: $200–$350 · 2-person crew · rate locked before we start
Get My Charleston Quote →$5 to reserve · pay after the move. Free cancellation 48 hours before your move. Takes 60 seconds. Or call (843) 548-4723 for same-day crews.
Most movers quote one price and hand you a different bill at the door. We lock the rate before we touch a single item. No stair fees, no truck fuel surcharges, nothing added at the end. You rent the truck, our university-student moving crew handles every box, every stair, every piece of furniture.
Our movers are professionally trained, licensed, and insured. If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, $50 comes off your bill.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
really went above and beyond
“Connor and Joey were so helpful with my move and really went above and beyond. They made sure the job was done right!”
Tom Rotz
Google review · Charleston, SC · Oct 2026
They got back to me right away and were able to schedule my move for the very next day!
“Absolute lifesavers! Undergrads seriously saved the day for me! I reached out super late the night before, honestly not expecting to find anyone on such short notice. They got back to me right away and were able to schedule my move for the very next day! Alex and Graham were amazing — friendly, professional, efficient, and incredibly helpful. They made what could have been a very stressful moving day so much easier. I’m so grateful they were able to help me at the last minute. I would absolutely use Undergrads again and highly recommend them. Thank you, Alex and Graham!”
Caroline Heinz
Google review · Charleston, SC · Sep 2026
This is my second move using undergrads.
“Great service. The movers were on time, worked efficiently, and were kind and respectful. This is my second move using undergrads. I will use them again if I have to move in the future.”
Jessica Eidson
Google review · Charleston, SC · Sep 2026
Fantastic company. Will be using them again
“Both of our Charleston and Charlotte crews were respectful, careful and wonderful all around having them work at our home. Fantastic company. Will be using them again soon for the second half of our move.”
Treg Monty
Google review · Charleston, SC · Sep 2026
We booked that morning and had movers assigned to us not more than an hour later.
“We had a great experience with Noah and Laturi. We booked that morning and had movers assigned to us not more than an hour later. Noah and Laturi were fast, efficient, kind and extremely helpful. Our weekend move would not have been successful without them. We will absolutely will book with Undergrads again!”
Bria Scott
Google review · Charleston, SC · Aug 2026
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
A few of the students on our Charleston crews, and what they like about the job.
79 moves with UndergradsTrident Technical College
Media arts · From Moncks Corner, SC
I'm a media arts student at Trident Tech, focused on TV and media production. I enjoy being creative and making my own content.
What I like about moving with Undergrads
I love getting to know the customers and helping them out.
Charleston Southern University · Senior
Aeronautics · From Columbia, SC
I'm a senior studying aeronautics to become a professional pilot. I'm on the club pickleball team and enjoy playing almost any sport. I also enjoy the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
What I like about moving with Undergrads
My favorite part is the flexibility to pick up moves around my class schedule, and getting to meet fellow college students.
College of Charleston · Sophomore
Finance · From Clemson, SC
I'm a sophomore studying finance at CofC. I love playing golf and backpacking.
What I like about moving with Undergrads
I love the flexibility to do shifts around my school and work schedule.
Hourly rate
Locked upfront, no add-ons
40,000+
Moves since 2017
7 days
A week
$0
Hidden charges
HOW IT WORKS
Undergrads eliminates phone tag, unexpected fees, and hidden add-ons. We will handle the logistics.
Tell us about your move size, date, and whether you still need a truck. We guarantee an hourly rate with no stair fees, fuel surcharges, or hidden costs. Most Charleston moves we do cost between $200 and $350 altogether.
We handle each box, piece of furniture, and flight of stairs. All you need to do is drive the truck.
With Undergrads, you simply pay for the hours worked, with no additional fees at the end. And if a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled time, we will deduct $50 from your payment.
Other moving companies in Charleston typically charge $1,200–$2,500 for a 2BR move. The Power Move gives you the same move for $200–$350. You drive the truck, our movers do all the loading and unloading.
Free. No commitment. 60 seconds.
HOW PRICING WORKS
Your hourly rate is set before we arrive. Then the only thing left is the clock. Most movers pay their staff the same if the job takes 3 hours or 5, so there's no incentive to move fast. Our crews are college students, many of them athletes, booked back to back, so the work is fast. Use our Charleston Moving Calculator, built from 40,000+ completed moves across our markets. It has a built-in quote verifier so you can see if your quote from a different moving company is in line with what you should expect. Looking for movers today? Check out our Charleston last-minute and same-day movers.
The difference between the low and high end of moving quotes usually boils down to one thing: how fast your crew moves.
How we keep prices low:
The efficiency insight that most people miss
Most people think it costs less to use fewer movers, yet it's normally the reverse. A 3-person crew that wraps in 3 hours costs less than 2 movers that take 5. This is because your movers are always at top performance. With fewer people, movers become fatigued and the pace drops off. When athletes do their best work in the 3 to 4 hour timeframe, we make moves and everybody wins.
Instant Estimate, with No Hidden Fees
How much will my Charleston move cost?
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Moves like yours in Charleston typically run
$200 – $350
origin + destination · hourly rate locked before we arrive · if we finish early, you pay less
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REAL QUOTES
Wondering what moving in Charleston costs? Here are a few recent moves we quoted, with their inventory, our estimate of moving time, and what we estimated it might cost. Call us today at (843) 548-4723 for a quote to see how much your move might be.
Upper Peninsula to Charleston
Sep 20262-bedroom · 6 large furniture pieces, 5 boxes
Across the parking lot to another building in the same complex. King bed, sectional, TV stand, 2 dressers, buffet.
Daniel Island to Mount Pleasant
Sep 20261-bedroom · 5 large furniture pieces, no boxes
Apartment with an elevator to a storage unit.
Mount Pleasant to Moncks Corner
Oct 20262-bedroom · 4 large furniture pieces, 30 boxes
Full and king beds, couch, china cabinet, recliner, nightstands, 2 TVs, dining table with 4 chairs.
Lower Peninsula to Summerville
Sep 20261-bedroom · 19 large furniture pieces, no boxes
One bed on the 3rd floor and a chest on the 2nd at pickup. Everything at the new place is on the 1st floor.
Labor-only estimates our quote form showed before each move. Your final total depends on how long the job takes.
THE POWER MOVE
You just rent the truck
U-Haul has 23,000+ locations across the US, and most customers in Charleston are within 5 miles of one. Any truck up to 26 foot runs on a standard driver's license, with no CDL or commercial license required.
What driving one actually feels like
“I was genuinely scared, until I started driving it. Just slow down, take the foot off the gas before going downhill, brake slowly, don't hug the curb while turning.” From a first-time mover.
Quick truck guide
Book in advance. U-Haul confirmed reservations have priority on equipment.
Tell us your home size. We name the exact truck. You grab it, we're already waiting at your door.
U-Haul locations near Charleston — pick one up, we'll meet you there
23,000+
US locations
10M+
Americans drove one last year
Book early
best availability
WHAT WE OFFER
Every service comes with the same hourly rate locked upfront and background-checked crews.
Apartments, condos, and houses of any size. You rent the truck, our crew handles every box, every stair, every piece of furniture. Hourly rate locked upfront.
We book the truck and the crew. All you do is drive. One quote covers everything, with 30–40% savings vs. traditional movers.
If a move has snuck up on you, the movers you already booked bailed, or you just realized you might need some extra hands, we can help. Our move coordinators can put a team together for you quickly, even if it's a same-day move, to get you the help you need.
Relocating for work?
We move employees from MUSC Health, Boeing South Carolina, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and more. Priority scheduling and direct HR coordination is available; call (843) 548-4723 to set it up.
THE GUARANTEE
Thousands of customers have trusted us with their move. Yours can be next.
A lot of moves gone wrong start the same way: the moving company cancels that morning, the moving crew shows up two hours late, or the moving company inflates your bill with hidden charges. We designed this guarantee so our customers don't have to deal with that.
This is our actual policy. When you choose Undergrads Moving, you get movers that show up on time and ready to work. If one of your movers arrives late, let us know and we'll take $50 off your moving bill.
We make move day easy. You point us at the things that need moving, and our local Charleston movers get to work until you're completely satisfied.
Every Charleston move funds a crew member's college education.
$50 off if a mover arrives 30 minutes after start
That's our promise to you as our customer.
The move always happens
Confirmed within 24 hrs. On our schedule means you're getting moved.
Background-checked crews
Every Undergrads mover is individually vetted before their first job.
Move day simplified: unlock the door, point at the boxes, and step back. Your crew handles everything from that moment until the last piece is in place.
Every Charleston move funds a crew member's college education.
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Show-Up Guarantee
30 minutes late? $50 off your bill.
MEET YOUR MOVERS
Every Undergrads crew in Charleston features background-checked college students, coming from schools you know about.
Charleston movers, by the numbers:
Our student movers are dedicated, hardworking, and fit. They’re using these moves to pay their tuition, so they want to make sure you’re extra happy.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
We include everything in your move in your moving quote. No hidden extras, surprise line items, or processing fees. When you book our Charleston movers, you get all of this.
University-student moving crew
Background-checked before their first job, connected to their university email. Not gig economy. Vetted, accountable people.
Hourly rate locked upfront
Your rate is agreed before we start. No stair fees, fuel surcharges, or tape charges. Finish fast, you pay less.
Show-Up Guarantee
If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, let us know and $50 comes off your final bill.
We help you book the right truck
Tell us your move size, we tell you the exact truck to get. We'll book the U-Haul if you want. You pick it up and drive.
Licensed and insured
Insurance coverage up to $1,000 in every city we serve. Your belongings are protected from pickup to placement.
7-day availability, same-week scheduling
We work every day including weekends. Same-week slots available most of the year.
60 seconds. No commitment.
WHERE WE WORK
We know the streets, the buildings, and the parking situations in every neighborhood.
Downtown
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Historic District
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King Street
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East Bay
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Ansonborough
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South of Broad
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James Island
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Mount Pleasant
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+ surrounding areas
Not sure if we serve your area? Call (843) 548-4723 — we'll let you know in 30 seconds.
Moving to another city? We serve 31 markets across the Southeast and beyond.
BUILDING GUIDES
We've mapped out 1 building in Charleston, freight elevator hours, COI requirements, truck parking, move-in timelines. Find yours below.
Nearby cities we serve
We have Charleston movers available all over the Charleston metro. See other locations we service below.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Moving on the Charleston Peninsula, especially in the Historic District, South of Broad, and Ansonborough, requires advance planning unlike anywhere else in the Southeast. The City of Charleston requires a moving permit for any truck over 20 feet operating in the Historic District; apply through the City's permit office at least 10 business days ahead. Many South of Broad homes are on streets where no off-street truck staging exists at all: your crew will stage on the street itself, which means coordinating a temporary no-parking zone with Charleston Parking Authority. We handle this for all Peninsula moves. Historic buildings in this area often have interior stairways that were built in the 1800s, tighter than modern construction, lower ceiling height on landings, and occasionally spiral layouts. Walk the route before move day if possible and let us know anything unusual. King Street and Meeting Street corridor apartments typically have loading zone access in the back via narrow alleys; some buildings limit truck length to 22 ft at the rear entrance even though the front street permits 26 ft. For James Island, West Ashley, and Mount Pleasant, all more accessible, the key constraint is bridge and connector traffic. The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge between Mount Pleasant and downtown backs up reliably between 7-9am and 4-6:30pm on weekdays. A cross-bridge move that takes 15 minutes at 6am takes 45+ minutes at 8am. We schedule cross-peninsula moves to start before 7am or after 7pm whenever possible. College of Charleston and The Citadel move-ins happen in late August and are booked 5-6 weeks ahead. MUSC residents and fellows move year-round as match placements don't follow a calendar.
Peak season
March, May, June, August
Weekend slots fill 2–3 weeks out during peak months. Book early.
Crew recruited from College of Charleston, Trident Technical College, and more, university-affiliated, background-checked, accountable.
CHARLESTON BY THE NUMBERS
155K
Population
$377,500
Median home value
$1,605/mo
Median rent
38%
Renters
751+
Moves completed
Fair-market rent (HUD FY2026): 1BR $1,630 · 2BR $1,787 · 3BR $2,222
Home value and rent: 2024 ACS 5-year (U.S. Census Bureau). Fair-market rent: HUD FY2026.
Major employers we move
Relocating to Charleston for work? Most local moves cost less than your first month's rent.
Join thousands of happy customers in Charleston.
Vetted crew. Hourly rate, nothing hidden. We show up. Back it with $50.
Get My Free Quote →60 seconds. No commitment.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Every move is priced by the hour. The rate is locked before we start, with no stair fees, fuel surcharges, or hidden add-ons. Two movers run $112 per hour, and most moves run $200–$350 total for a 2-person crew over 2 to 3 hours. Larger homes that need a third mover or more hours run higher, with the rate locked before we start. Truck rental is separate if you need one. If we finish early, you pay less.
We're labor-only movers. You rent the truck from U-Haul, Penske, or Budget. We handle all the loading, unloading, and heavy lifting. We'll tell you the exact size to get and can book it for you if you want.
Especially heavy or bulky safes and pianos are best left to movers who specialize in those items. Keyboards, obviously, aren't an issue. Gun safes and firearms are best left to you. Contractually, our movers won't touch them.
We're confident enough in our show rate to put $50 behind every booking. We've completed 751+ moves in Charleston. If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, let us know and we'll knock $50 off your final bill.
Yes. Every Undergrads mover is a background-checked university student. They work under their real names, connected to their university email.
Yes. Undergrads is a fully licensed and insured moving company in every market we serve, including Charleston. Every move includes $1,000 in damage protection. If you're moving into a high-rise or building that requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI), contact us. We handle COI requests before move day.
We serve all areas of Charleston including Downtown, Historic District, King Street, East Bay, and more. If you're anywhere in the Charleston metro area, we can likely help. Call (843) 548-4723 if you're unsure.
Same-week scheduling is available in Charleston most of the year. Weekend dates in peak season (May–September) fill fast; book early if you have a fixed date. We're available 7 days a week.
Yes. Cancellation is free 48 hours before your move, and rescheduling costs nothing with the same notice. The $5 reservation simply holds your date; you pay for the move after it happens.
MOVING TO OR FROM CHARLESTON?
From the Triangle to the Upstate to the coast, Undergrads runs local crews in eight Carolinas metros. If your move connects two of our cities, one crew loads at your door and a second unloads at your destination, with the same crew standard at both ends. See how long-distance moves work, or meet your destination crew:
University-student moving crew. Hourly rate locked before we start. Walk into your new place knowing every detail was handled.
Weekend dates in November are filling fast.
Get My Charleston Quote →Background-checked
every crew member
$1,000 protection
on every move
Show-Up Guarantee
$50 if we're late
$5 to reserve
pay after · free cancellation 48 hrs out
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