Houston Movers. Guaranteed to Show. Nothing Hidden.
Most Houston moves: $200–$350 · 2-person crew · rate locked before we start
Get My Houston Quote →$5 to reserve · pay after the move. Free cancellation 48 hours before your move. Takes 60 seconds. Or call (864) 256-1166 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.
Hourly rate
Locked upfront, no add-ons
40,000+
Moves since 2017
7 days
A week
$0
Hidden charges
HOW IT WORKS
Trusted movers in Houston
With Undergrads, there's no phone tag, unknown fees, or hidden add-ons. We'll handle the logistics.
Get your rate
Tell us your move size, date, and whether you need a truck. We lock in an hourly rate, with no stair fees, fuel surcharges, or hidden add-ons. Most Houston moves run $200–$350 total.
We show up ready
We handle every box, piece of furniture and flight of stairs. All you have to do is drive the truck.
You're moved in!
With Undergrads, you only pay for the hours worked, with no hidden charges at the end. And if a mover shows up 30 minutes after the move was scheduled, we'll take $50 off of your bill.
Other moving companies in Houston 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.
INSTANT ESTIMATE
See your Houston moving quote in 10 seconds.
Your hourly rate is locked before we arrive. After that, it's just the clock. Most moving companies pay their crew the same whether the job takes 3 hours or 5, there's no reason to move fast. Our crews are university-student athletes, booked back-to-back. Fast is the job. Try our Houston Moving Calculator, built from 40,000+ completed moves across our markets. Includes a built-in quote verifier. Need movers today? See our same-day and last-minute movers in Houston.
The difference between the low and high end of these ranges usually comes down to one thing: how fast your crew moves.
- Hourly rate locked before we arrive, with no surprise invoices after the move
- The faster they move, the lower your total. Ours move fast
- Show-Up Guarantee: $50 off if a mover arrives 30 minutes after start
- No hidden charges. No fuel surcharges. No surprise stair fees.
The efficiency insight most people miss
Most people assume fewer movers costs less, but it's usually the opposite. A 3-person crew that wraps in 3 hours costs less than 2 movers who take 5. That's because your crew stays at peak energy the whole time. With smaller crews, people get tired and the pace drops. We keep moves in the 3–4 hour window where athletes perform best and everyone wins.
Instant Estimate, with No Hidden Fees
How much will my Houston move cost?
What do you need?
Move date
Destination ZIP
Time window
The truck
Anything we should know? (optional)
Moves like yours in Houston typically run
$200 – $350
origin + destination · hourly rate locked before we arrive · if we finish early, you pay less
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STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING
Houston moving rates
Average labor-only totals from our pricing model. Your rate is locked before we start, with no stair fees and no hidden add-ons. Truck rental is separate, paid directly to your rental provider.
| Home size | Average total (labor-only) |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $355 |
| 2-bedroom | $410 |
| 3-bedroom | $580 |
| 4-bedroom | $800 |
Want a number for your exact move? Run the Houston Moving Calculator or get a free quote in about 60 seconds.
THE POWER MOVE
Our Houston movers do the heavy lifting
You just rent the truck
U-Haul has 23,000+ locations across the US, and most customers in Houston 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
- You sit higher than any SUV. You can see the full road ahead and every lane.
- No minimum speed. Go 45 mph the whole way. Take every exit slowly. No one cares.
- You'll need one new skill: turn wide at intersections. Otherwise, it's pretty simple.
- Pick up on your phone via U-Haul's Truck Share 24/7, with no counter, no paperwork, no wait.
“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.Rather not drive? Ask us about Power Move driver included.
U-Haul locations near Houston — 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
Moving services in Houston
Every service comes with the same hourly rate locked upfront and background-checked crews.
Local & Residential
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.
The Power Move
We book the truck and the crew. All you do is drive. One quote covers everything, with 40-60% savings vs. full-service movers.
Last-minute moves
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 ExxonMobil, Chevron, Memorial Hermann Health System, and more. Priority scheduling and direct HR coordination is available; call (864) 256-1166 to set it up.
THE GUARANTEE
Houston movers that show up on time
Or $50 off your move
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 Houston movers get to work until you're completely satisfied.
Every Houston 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 Houston 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
Real students from schools you know
Every Undergrads crew in Houston features background-checked college students, coming from schools you know about.
Our Houston movers come from:
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
Everything in your move. One booking.
We include everything in your move in your moving quote. No hidden extras, surprise line items, or processing fees. When you book our Houston 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 move people all over Houston
We know the streets, the buildings, and the parking situations in every neighborhood.
Downtown
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Midtown
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The Heights
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Montrose
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Museum District
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Medical Center
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River Oaks
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EaDo
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+ surrounding areas
Not sure if we serve your area? Call (864) 256-1166 — we'll let you know in 30 seconds.
Moving to another city? We serve 21 markets across the Southeast and beyond.
BUILDING GUIDES
Moving into an apartment in Houston?
We've mapped out 2 buildings in Houston, freight elevator hours, COI requirements, truck parking, move-in timelines. Find yours below.
Drewery Place
Midtown · luxury high-rise
Typical move
$200–$350
The Southmore
Museum District · luxury high-rise
Typical move
$200–$350
Nearby cities we serve
Also serving the Houston metro
We have Houston movers available all over the Houston metro. See other locations we service below.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
What to know about moving in Houston
Houston is enormous and famously unzoned, so a single move can run from a downtown high-rise to a master-planned subdivision an hour away. Two things shape the calendar: summer heat and the Texas Medical Center. From June through September the humidity is punishing, so morning start times are easier on the crew and your belongings, and we book the largest moves first thing. The Medical Center, the largest in the world, drives steady year-round relocations for residents, nurses, and researchers, many into Midtown and Museum District high-rises that require a Certificate of Insurance and a reserved freight-elevator window, so confirm both with building management once your date is set. The Heights and Montrose are full of older bungalows on narrow lots with tight driveways and street parking, which calls for a smaller truck and an early start. Out in the Energy Corridor along I-10, corporate relocations for Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP happen all year. Traffic on I-610, I-10, and US-59 is reliably heavy from 7 to 9am and 4 to 7pm, so cross-town moves between areas like Katy, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands are best scheduled to start before the morning rush. If you are near a bayou or in a known flood zone, ground-floor timing matters during hurricane season, so tell us about any first-floor storage when you book.
Peak season
May, June, July, August
Weekend slots fill 2–3 weeks out during peak months. Book early.
Crew recruited from University of Houston, Rice University, and more, university-affiliated, background-checked, accountable.
HOUSTON BY THE NUMBERS
Houston at a glance
2.3M
Population
$298,000
Median home value
$1,430/mo
Median rent
58%
Renters
50+
Moves completed
Fair-market rent (HUD FY2026): 1BR $1,323 · 2BR $1,573 · 3BR $2,116
Home value and rent: 2024 ACS 5-year (U.S. Census Bureau). Fair-market rent: HUD FY2026.
Major employers we move
Relocating to Houston for work? Most local moves cost less than your first month's rent.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
50+ five-star moves in Houston
great value for what we needed
“Kaamil and Will were solid! We reached out with a labour-only request as I needed help unloading a 16ft container from PODS into our new home. I was very happy that they were able to get it done in just under two hours, especially considering we got one of the hottest days in the NC heat. The team at Undergrads was quick to respond to my request for a quote, and I was very happy that they could reserve a spot for us in under 48 hours. It was great value for what we needed in a pretty straightforward move, and would happily recommend them accordingly”
Corbin Broad
Google review · Durham, NC · Sep 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
worked so fast they beat our time estimate by two hours
“I could not recommend this company enough. We had Nathan and Kevin assist us with our move to Fort Mill, and they saved my back from stress it just can’t keep up with anymore. They were polite, timely, and worked so fast they beat our time estimate by two hours, while getting additional work done! Don’t think twice, book Undergrads and be a step closer to actually enjoying your new space!”
Billy Farmer
Google review · Charlotte, NC · Sep 2026
the same care that they would if our possessions were theirs
“William and Samuel were great—A1. They handled everything with the same care that they would if our possessions were theirs. They were tireless and even helped us strategize how to pack the pod to reduce the risk of damage. We used Undergrads Moving last year and our experience was just as great this time.”
Sagar Patel
Google review · Durham, NC · Sep 2026
Booking was easy, pricing was fair, and the service was excellent.
“Booking was easy, pricing was fair, and the service was excellent. Jumal and Luke were polite, professional, and friendly, and they were careful and thoughtful with our items. Wonderful experience!”
Laura Reiner
Google review · Richmond, VA · Sep 2026
Join thousands of happy customers in Houston.
Vetted crew. Hourly rate, nothing hidden. We show up. Back it with $50.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked about Houston moves
How much does it cost to move in Houston?
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.
Do I need to provide a truck?
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.
Is there anything your movers won't move?
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.
What's the Show-Up Guarantee?
We're confident enough in our show rate to put $50 behind every booking. We've completed 50+ moves in Houston. If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, let us know and we'll knock $50 off your final bill.
Are your movers background-checked?
Yes. Every Undergrads mover is a background-checked university student. They work under their real names, connected to their university email.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Undergrads is a fully licensed and insured moving company in every market we serve, including Houston. 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.
What neighborhoods in Houston do you serve?
We serve all areas of Houston including Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, and more. If you're anywhere in the Houston metro area, we can likely help. Call (864) 256-1166 if you're unsure.
How quickly can you schedule a move?
Same-week scheduling is available in Houston 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.
Can I cancel or reschedule my move?
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 HOUSTON?
Crews at both ends, anywhere in Texas
Undergrads runs local crews in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. If your move connects two of our cities, one crew loads your truck here and a second crew is waiting to unload at the other end. You handle the drive, and you only pay for labor at each stop. See how long-distance moves work, or meet your destination crew:
The last time you'll stress about moving day.
University-student moving crew. Hourly rate locked before we start. Walk into your new place knowing every detail was handled.
Weekend dates in October are filling fast.
Get My Houston 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
VISIT OR CALL
Undergrads
2808 Caroline St Suite 105-IHouston, TX 77004View on Google Maps
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 10 PM. Same-week scheduling usually available.