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Skip to content FairPrice Movers proudly serves Portland, Oregon with reliable, affordable moving services backed by experienced, professional crews and strong customer feedback. Whether you’re moving within Portland, relocating to another neighborhood in the metro area, or downsizing nearby, our Portland movers help keep the process smooth, efficient, and stress-free.
As a locally operated moving company, FairPrice Movers understands Portland streets, residential neighborhoods, parking challenges, building access rules, and move-day logistics better than out-of-area movers or national chains. Our Portland moving crews arrive on time, protect your home and belongings, and provide clear, honest pricing with no last-minute surprises.
Planning a long-distance move from Portland? FairPrice Movers provides dependable interstate and cross-country moving services for homes and businesses throughout Oregon and beyond. Our experienced long-distance movers use proven packing methods, secure loading techniques, and well-maintained moving trucks to help ensure your belongings arrive safely and on schedule.
Unlike companies that outsource labor, we operate our own fleet and use trained in-house crews from start to finish. The same professional movers who carefully load your belongings in Portland remain responsible for transportation and delivery, keeping your move organized and secure every step of the way.
We also offer full and partial packing services for long-distance moves, including specialty care for fragile items, large furniture, and high-value belongings. Whether you’re relocating elsewhere in Oregon or moving out of state, FairPrice Movers delivers long-distance moving services built on clear communication, upfront pricing, and reliable timelines.
FairPrice Movers provides reliable commercial moving services in Portland, helping businesses relocate efficiently while minimizing downtime. From small offices and professional suites to retail spaces and light commercial facilities, our experienced commercial movers plan and manage each move with precision.
Our team handles office furniture, workstations, cubicles, technology equipment, and business inventory using organized labeling systems and secure loading methods. We also offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to help businesses maintain normal operations during the move.
Whether you’re relocating within Portland, expanding to another Oregon city, or moving your business out of the region, FairPrice Movers delivers dependable commercial moving services with professional crews and clear pricing.
Don’t have time to pack for your move in Portland? FairPrice Movers offers professional packing and unpacking services designed to protect your belongings and simplify moving day. From full packing to partial room-by-room packing, our movers use quality materials and proven techniques to keep everything organized and secure.
We also specialize in moving delicate, oversized, and high-value items, including pianos, antiques, artwork, specialty furniture, and sensitive electronics. Whether your move is local or long-distance, our Portland packing and specialty moving services provide dependable protection and peace of mind.
We review inventory, access, timeline, and destination to build an accurate interstate plan.
Furniture protection, organized packing, and secure preparation for long-distance travel.
Your belongings are loaded into our own trucks using weight-balanced loading.
On arrival, we unload, place items by room, and reassemble furniture as needed.
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FairPrice Movers makes moving to and from Portland organized, reliable, and stress-free. From apartments and condos to larger homes, our experienced Portland movers handle your relocation using our own trucks and professional in-house crews—no brokers and no surprises.
Request your free quote today for clear pricing and dependable scheduling from a team that knows Portland and the surrounding Oregon communities.
Local moving rates in Portland typically range from $135 to $185 per hour for a two-mover crew with a truck. Final costs depend on home size, stairs or elevators, parking access, walking distance from the truck, and how prepared everything is on moving day.
Yes. Packing services are priced separately because they require additional labor and materials. In Portland, packing costs commonly range from $300 to $1,400+, depending on how many rooms are packed and whether fragile or high-value items need specialty materials.
Most studio or one-bedroom moves in Portland take about 3 to 5 hours with two movers. Two- to three-bedroom homes often take 5 to 8 hours, while larger homes or buildings with stairs, elevators, or limited access may take longer.
Moving costs in Portland are generally higher than smaller Oregon cities due to traffic, parking limitations, and building access requirements. However, costs are often lower than major West Coast metros like San Francisco or Seattle.
Key factors include stairs, elevators, narrow streets, limited parking, long carry distances, large furniture, and overall inventory size. Proper packing, decluttering, and clear access on moving day can help keep costs down.
Packing your belongings yourself and hiring movers only for loading, transportation, and unloading is usually the most cost-effective option. Choosing a mid-week or mid-month move date and being fully packed before movers arrive can also reduce labor time and total cost.
Below is a realistic breakdown of typical moving costs in Portland, OR, based on current Portland metro and Northwest Oregon averages.
| Move Type | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Local hourly rate | $135–$185 per hour/hr (2 movers + truck) |
| Small moves (studio / 1BR) | $450–$1,400 total |
| Mid-size moves (2–3 BR) | $1,000–$3,500+ total |
| Large homes (4+ BR) | $3,500+ total |
| Long-distance (interstate) | $3,500–$10,500+ depending on distance & home size |
| Move Type | Average Time & Crew |
|---|---|
| Local hourly moves | 2–4 hours with 2 movers |
| Small moves (studio / 1BR) | 3–6 hours with 2 movers |
| Mid-size moves (2–3 BR) | 5–9 hours with 3 movers |
| Large homes (4+ BR) | 8–12 hours with 4 movers |
| Long-distance moves | 2–6 days of transit time |
Several local and logistical factors can influence how long a move takes in Portland and throughout the surrounding metro area. While home size plays a role, access conditions and property layout often have a greater impact on overall moving time, especially in older neighborhoods and dense urban areas.
Portland features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, duplexes, and apartment buildings, many with interior staircases, limited elevator access, narrow hallways, or multi-level layouts that require additional coordination. Street parking limitations, permit-restricted zones, hills, and extended carry distances from the truck can also affect timelines. Larger household inventories, heavy furniture, appliances, or specialty items require extra handling, while well-packed and clearly labeled belongings help keep moves efficient and on schedule.
FairPrice Movers serves Seattle through our locally operated Seattle branch, providing dependable local and long-distance moving services throughout Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region. Connect with our Seattle movers below for quotes, scheduling, or any questions about your upcoming move.
(503) 243-1250
818 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204
FairPrice Movers
245 McEvoy St
San Jose, CA 95126
We specialize in local and long-distance moves, offering expert packing, unpacking, custom crating, art and antique moving, piano relocation, and secure short- and long-term storage—all with pricing to fit any budget and service tailored to every type of move.
CAL T – MTR0190880 | USDOT – 2192738 | MC – 768242
