($853+) Seattle, WA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Gilbert, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,436-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Gilbert, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,429 - $10,717. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $420 - $2,800. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Seattle and Gilbert. Local movers in Seattle typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Seattle to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,429 - $5,506
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,225 - $7,749
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,608 - $10,717

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 Seattle to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Gilbert, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Gilbert?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,291 and $4,633. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Seattle typically costs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Seattle to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,631 - $3,651
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,358 - $4,633

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $105 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $210 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gilbert, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $980 in Seattle, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Gilbert?

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 Seattle, WA to Gilbert, AZ

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Gilbert, Arizona, range from $853 - $2,399 for the 1,436-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $640 - $731
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $853 - $1,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $951 - $1,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,399

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $980.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $640 - $731 for the 1,436-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $84 and $455, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $210 per night for hotel stops on the 1,436-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $420 - $630.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Gilbert?

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 Seattle, WA to Gilbert, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Gilbert, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,429 and $2,726.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Seattle to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,138 - $2,241
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,726
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,559

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $105 - $210 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $980.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Gilbert, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gilbert, side by side with Seattle 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

How you handle your interstate move from Seattle, WA, to Gilbert, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,429 - $10,717 on the 1,436-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,291 - $4,633 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $853 - $2,399 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,225 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.