{"id":25602,"date":"2025-05-27T06:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=25602"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:53:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T20:53:30","slug":"7-money-saving-moving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/7-money-saving-moving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Moving on a Budget: 7 Ideas to Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As inflation continues to impact the economy and the housing market shifts across the U.S., the cost of moving in 2025 is undergoing noticeable changes. Whether you&#8217;re relocating across town or to a new state, it\u2019s more important than ever to understand what factors influence moving expenses and plan ahead when moving on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a move to an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Pennsylvania\/Mainesburg\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment in Mainesburg, PA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/texas\/denton-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental in Denton, TX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16660\/AZ\/Scottsdale\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home in Scottsdale, AZ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Wherever you&#8217;re headed, being informed can save you time, money, and stress. We\u2019ve gathered expert insights from professionals nationwide to help bring you the best tips for moving on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate.jpg\" alt=\"Boxes full of items to be donated and trashed using tips for moving on a budget.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Donate-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Get rid of the junk<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best and easiest tips for moving on a budget is to declutter in the months leading up to your relocation. Meyr Aviv, CEO of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoving.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes that one of the first things we recommend is to get rid of unwanted belongings. It\u2019s downsizing. Long-distance movers charge you for every pound, you need to make sure every pound counts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell it online, or donate it. But if you don\u2019t want the items, it doesn\u2019t make sense to move them and pay extra money.\u201d Everyone has belongings they don\u2019t need. You\u2019ve binged, now it\u2019s time to purge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are some good ways to get rid of that stuff?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garage sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charity donations (make sure to write these off on your taxes!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the item on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or another online classifieds site<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Don\u2019t pay for boxes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest mistakes to make while moving is to go out and buy boxes that you\u2019re going to use when packing. Instead, keep all the boxes that come your way and ask your friends and neighbors to do the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have something shipped to you, make sure to keep the box. Another easy way to get boxes is to ask local retailers. Many of them have a huge surplus of boxes that they don\u2019t need from their weekly inventory shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Move during off off-season<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe it or not, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/directenergy.com\/moving\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving season<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is a thing, and it is during the summer months. If possible, moving between September and May is one of the best tips for moving on a budget. It\u2019s also important to be aware of the differences between a local and long-distance move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Local moves<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chad Myers from<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrchaddles.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Chaddles Real Estate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advises that &#8220;Local moving costs in 2025 continue to climb, especially in metro areas like Boston. A standard 2-bedroom apartment move typically ranges from $1,200 to $2,000, with packing services and moving supplies adding to that total.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to expected moving fees, Chad adds that \u201cIf parking permits or elevator reservations are needed, expect an additional $75\u2013$150 in fees. Some movers are also charging $50\u2013$100 for long-carry fees when trucks can\u2019t park close to the building.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Long-distance moves<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-distance moves also come with significant costs. Amalia Grannis, owner and CEO of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/moveitavl.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move It Or Lose It LLC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, warns that \u201cThe minimum you can expect to pay for a cross-state move is $2K (and that\u2019s a low estimate for a neighboring state). If you see an ad promising a long-distance move for $1,500 \u2014 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There is no universe where that price covers labor, fuel, insurance, and a truck in the U.S. in 2025.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also save on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/moving-costs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by moving mid-month, since companies tend to have the most demand the first and last few days of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts.jpg\" alt=\"receipts and documents used to do taxes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Receipts-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Keep your receipts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some moving expenses that are tax-deductible. If you are moving because of a job, you will most likely be able to write off some of the expenses if you itemize. Add this to your list of tips for moving on a budget as this can significantly impact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-move\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much it costs you to move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. DIY isn&#8217;t always cheaper<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While packing and moving yourself as opposed to hiring external help may seem like a sure-fire way to save money, this is not always the case. Amalia from Move It or Lose It shares additional tips for moving on a budget, noting that \u201cEspecially for local moves, doing it yourself can end up costing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in time, stress, and even rental fees. Factor in the cost of the truck, mileage, equipment, your time, and your back. Then weigh that against the efficiency of a trained crew that can knock it out in a few hours. Sometimes, hiring help <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the budget-friendly move.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to hire professional help, Amalia stresses the importance of communication. \u201cThere\u2019s no such thing as overcommunicating when it comes to moving. Share photos, layouts, parking details, elevator access, and any tricky furniture in advance \u2014 even if it seems minor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more your movers know ahead of time, the better they can prepare, and the smoother (and often cheaper) the move will go. Surprises = delays. Clarity = efficiency.\u201d While DIY moving or hiring help may seem like a daunting task, planning ahead can save time and money when making this decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Plan a hybrid move<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As noted above, planning ahead is key when optimizing your savings during a stressful move. Many people find that the most cost-effective option for them is a combination of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/blog\/cost-to-hire-movers\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiring help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and DIY moving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMany customers in 2025 are opting for hybrid moves \u2014 hiring pros for large or heavy items and handling boxes themselves,\u201d shares Robin Boldt, co-owner of<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expressmovingandstorageva.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express Moving and Storage, LLC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instead of having their mover do all the packing, customers will pack non-fragile items such as books, clothing, and pots and pans. They then have their mover pack fragile items such as glass, china, and artwork since they are professional packers, which means less chance of damage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is key when planning a hybrid move, ensure that your moving company is clear on exactly what items you will have them handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full-size wp-image-101113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"men with moving boxes in a truck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Men-with-moving-boxes-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Look for hidden fees<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always read the fine print when you hire movers or book any type of moving service. Sometimes, there may be hidden fees that the company did not include in its original quote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mike Wall, CEO of<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/ezsellhomebuyers.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EZ Sell Homebuyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cautions that \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movers in 2025 should<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> watch out for last-minute fees, especially for stairs, weekend moves, or fuel surcharges. Many budget movers are advertising low hourly rates, but tacking on extra costs at the back end. We recommend getting a written estimate with all add-ons listed in advance.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden fees also come into account when booking a storage pod or climate-controlled storage.\u00a0 Robin Boldt from Express Moving and Storage notes that \u201cWhile storage pods offer convenience, many customers are surprised to find hidden delivery fees and limited climate protection. If you\u2019re storing valuable furniture or electronics, climate-controlled warehouse storage is often safer and competitively priced. Ask for transparent pricing and security measures when comparing options.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When pricing out your moving expenses, read everything before you sign, and don\u2019t hesitate to ask if you have questions. Moving is stressful, but if you use these tips for moving on a budget, it doesn\u2019t have to cost you an arm and a leg .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save on your 2025 move today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving in 2025 doesn\u2019t have to break the bank, especially if you plan ahead and stay informed. By decluttering early, timing your move wisely, and watching for hidden fees, you can cut costs significantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re going DIY, hiring pros, or opting for a hybrid approach, thoughtful decisions can lead to big savings. Use these expert-backed tips for moving on a budget to make your move smoother, cheaper, and less stressful \u2014 no matter where you&#8217;re headed next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&gt;&gt; Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/new-house-checklist\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Checklist for Moving Into a New House: 15 Things to Do to Settle in Smoothly<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save on your 2025 move with 7 tips for moving on a budget. 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