How Much Do Movers Cost in Edina, MN? 2026 Price Guide

How Much Do Movers Cost in Edina, MN? A 2026 Price Guide

Edina is one of the more expensive Twin Cities suburbs to move within — not because movers charge a premium for the zip code, but because the housing stock is genuinely bigger and more complicated. A 1950s Country Club colonial with a finished basement and a detached garage takes a very different crew than a one-bedroom at Southdale.

Here is what a local Edina move actually costs in 2026, and what moves the number up or down.

Average Edina moving costs by home size

| Home size | Typical local move cost | |---|---| | Studio | $300 – $525 | | 1 bedroom | $425 – $700 | | 2 bedroom | $600 – $1,050 | | 3 bedroom | $850 – $1,650 | | 4+ bedroom | $1,250 – $2,500 | | Office / commercial | $950 – $3,600+ |

These are all-in ranges for a move that starts and ends inside the metro. For a full breakdown by home size with a calculator, see our Edina moving cost page.

At Blue Dolly we quote a flat fee, not an hourly rate, so the range above is what you pay — not a starting point that grows if the truck hits traffic on Highway 100.

What actually drives the price in Edina

Home size is the biggest lever, but access is a close second. Four things push an Edina estimate toward the top of its range:

• Estate-sized homes. Country Club and Indian Hills routinely produce 4,000+ sq ft moves with high-end furniture, art, and multiple flights. These need 4-person crews and specialty padding, which is why a "3 bedroom" in Indian Hills can price like a 4 bedroom elsewhere.
• Specialty items. Grand pianos, marble tables, gun safes, and wine collections are common in Edina and each adds handling time. If you have a piano, read our Minnesota piano moving cost guide before you book.
• Condo move-in windows. Buildings around Southdale and Centennial Lakes often restrict moves to specific hours and require a certificate of insurance. We coordinate with building management directly, but a narrow window means a bigger crew to finish on time.
• Long carries and circular drives. Parkwood Knolls and Braemar homes often sit well back from the street. Every extra 50 feet of carry distance adds up across 200 items.

What keeps Edina moves cheaper than you would expect

Edina is close to our Minneapolis warehouse and sits right off Highway 100 and I-494, so travel time is short compared to outer-ring suburbs like Lakeville or Stillwater. Most Edina homes also have attached or wide driveways, meaning we can park the 26-foot truck at the door instead of shuttling from the street.

Off-peak timing matters more than most people realize. A November through March move in Edina commonly runs 15–25% below the same move in July.

Neighborhood notes

• Country Club District — older homes, narrow original staircases, detached garages. Mention stair turns when you request a quote.
• Morningside — smaller bungalows and duplexes; often the most affordable Edina moves.
• Indian Hills / Parkwood Knolls — estate moves, long driveways, frequent specialty handling.
• Southdale / Centennial Lakes — condo and apartment moves with elevator reservations and loading dock rules.
• Braemar — mix of townhomes and newer single-family; straightforward truck access.

Five ways to lower your Edina moving cost

1. Move mid-month, mid-week. The first and last three days of any month are the most expensive days of the year to move.
2. Purge before you pack, not after. You pay to move volume. A single carload to Goodwill can shift you down a crew size.
3. Pack your own boxes, let us handle furniture. Partial packing is usually the best value — you save labor on the easy items and keep professional handling where damage risk is real.
4. Be flexible on the date. Giving us a two-day window often unlocks better pricing.
5. Get the quote right the first time. Undisclosed stairs, storage units, or a second pickup stop are the most common reasons a cheap estimate turns into a big invoice elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost per hour in Edina? Most Twin Cities companies charge $130–$190/hour for a two-person crew and truck. Blue Dolly quotes a flat fee instead, so an hourly comparison is only useful for estimating — you are not exposed to a slow day.

Do I need to tip Edina movers? Tipping is never required. If you do, $20–$40 per mover for a half-day and $40–$60 for a full day is customary in the Twin Cities.

How far in advance should I book? Two to three weeks for most of the year; four to six weeks for late May through August, when Edina family moves cluster around the school calendar.

Is packing included? It is available and priced into your flat fee if you want it. Many Edina customers choose full-service packing for kitchens and art only.

Get a flat-fee Edina moving quote

We are a locally owned Minnesota moving company — no brokers, no subcontractors, and no hourly meter running while your crew carries a couch up the driveway.

See full pricing on our Edina moving cost page, learn what is included on our Edina movers page, or get a free flat-fee quote in about two minutes.

Moving somewhere else in the southwest metro? We also publish cost guides for Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Bloomington, and St. Louis Park.