The Best Moving Companies in Atlanta

The median home value in the Atlanta metro area was $217,000 as of January 2021.¹ This is relatively high compared to the rest of the country, so Atlanta isn’t a great place to buy your first home. To make matters worse, home prices in Georgia seem to only be going up. From 2020 to 2021, the average price for a single-family home in the state increased by 13.4%.²

It’s worth mentioning that while Atlanta’s home prices were higher than many other areas we looked at for our report on the best cities for first-time home buyers, they weren’t the highest. Prices in cities like San Diego, Seattle, and especially San Jose are several times higher than in Atlanta.

Still, if the city’s home prices continue to skyrocket, it will soon rank among the metros where homes cost the most.

In 2021, the average rent for a single-bedroom apartment in Atlanta was $1,269.22,³ making it one of the most expensive cities for renters.

Also, like Atlanta’s home prices, the A’s rental prices are going up, but at a slower clip. In 2020, the average cost for a single-bedroom apartment in Atlanta was only $1,182.67.³ This means that the city’s average rent went up roughly 7% year over year.

If you’re planning a local or interstate move in Atlanta, you’ve probably got some stuff you want to get rid of first to cut moving costs. If someone else might want the household goods you don’t need anymore, consider donating those items to one of Atlanta’s charities or thrift stores:

• Atlanta Step Up Society Thrift
• Lost-N-Found Youth
• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
• Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center

Pro tip: some donation centers don’t accept specific items that others will. Not every donation center accepts clothing or appliances, for example. Check your chosen donation center’s website or call ahead before loading your car.

You should expect to pay anywhere between $550–$2,000 for a local full-service move. This range is very general, though, and the exact price of your move will depend on many factors unique to your situation. Here are a few things that can affect the price of your local move:

• How large your home/apartment is
• How many miles you’re moving
• How much stuff you have
• The time of year you book your move
• How much availability your moving company has

Because of this variability, the only way to know exactly how much your move will cost is to get an estimate from a moving company. In fact, you should get estimates from several movers if you want to find the cheapest option available.

To learn more about moving prices, read our guide to moving costs.