($829+) Des Moines, IA to Chandler, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Des Moines, IA to Chandler, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,399-mile move from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chandler, Arizona, with prices running from $2,164 - $9,257. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $292 - $1,948 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Des Moines and Chandler are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Des Moines movers tend to run around $737 as a base rate plus $142/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Des Moines to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,164 - $5,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,903 - $6,740
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,963 - $9,257

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Des Moines to Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Des Moines, IA to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Des Moines movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chandler, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Des Moines to Chandler?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Des Moines, IA to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,324 and $4,681. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Chandler. If you go over that window, storage in Des Moines adds around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Des Moines to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,324 - $2,372
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,364 - $4,681

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $146 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $682 in Des Moines, IA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Chandler, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Des Moines to Chandler?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Des Moines, IA to Chandler, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,399-mile move from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chandler, Arizona, costs between $829 and $2,281. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $434 - $496
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Des Moines daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Des Moines to Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,539
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $924 - $1,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,186 - $2,281

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Des Moines, Iowa, usually costs about $682 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,399-mile drive falls between $434 and $496, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $49 and $292 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Des Moines to Chandler?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Des Moines, IA to Chandler, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Des Moines, Iowa, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Chandler, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,338 and $2,622.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Des Moines to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,168 - $2,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,338 - $2,622
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,672

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $73 and $146.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Des Moines, Iowa, for roughly five hours typically average $682.

What are the best freight companies from Des Moines to Chandler?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Des Moines, IA vs Chandler, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chandler, side by side with Des Moines on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Des Moines, IA, to Chandler, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,164 for a studio to $9,257 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,399-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,324 - $4,681. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $829 - $2,281, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,903 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chandler tend to point to quality education and safe, though overcrowding and long commutes come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Intel and Wells Fargo.