Pricing for Apartment Moving Services [2026]

The price of moving an apartment is always the first thing customers care about when they want to move to a new place. With over 10 years of experience, Saigon Express Providing quick, safe and comprehensive apartment moving services with transparent and no hidden costs. Professionally trained staff, standard procedures, suitable for all types of apartments from small to large. The article below provides a detailed price list, factors affecting costs and experience to help you optimize your budget when hiring transportation services.

ADVANTAGES WHEN USING SAIGON EXPRESS' APARTMENT MOVING SERVICE

Apartment moving service brings convenience, safety and time optimization for families when moving to a new place. Below are 6 outstanding advantages when using services from Saigon Express:

• Professional staff, knowledgeable about the building: Saigon Express regularly serves large apartment buildings such as Vinhomes, Masteri, Sun Avenue... and clearly understands time regulations, elevators, and parking areas, helping the transportation process go smoothly.

• Trucks compatible with apartment tunnels: Many buildings limit tunnel height, but Saigon Express has many small vehicles from 500kg to 2 tons, ensuring convenient movement without having to transport from far away.

• Full package from A to Z: Includes interior disassembly, anti-scratch lining, packing, transportation and arrangement at the new home. Families do not need to do anything themselves.

• Absolute asset safety: All large furniture such as refrigerators, sofas, beds, washing machines are wrapped with PE film, thick blankets, and cartons to limit damage.

• Transparent quote: The price for moving an apartment is clearly calculated by the number of items, transportation distance, and accompanying services. Does not arise without additional requests from the customer.

• On time, on schedule: Saigon Express commits to arriving on time for the appointment, ensuring the handover time is in accordance with apartment regulations.

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FACTORS AFFECTING APARTMENT MOVING PRICES

There are many different factors that determine the final price of an apartment moving service. Below, Saigon Express will list a few key factors, helping you estimate costs more accurately.

Apartment area and number of furniture

The number of furniture is the biggest deciding factor when calculating the price of moving an apartment. Apartments from 30 - 50m² usually have little furniture, only need 1 - 2 employees and a small truck. Meanwhile, apartments of 70 - 100m² often have a lot of large furniture such as beds, wardrobes, TV shelves, large refrigerators... leading to increased costs according to the transport volume. The actual survey helps to quote accurately and avoid arising problems.

Number of floors and apartment building characteristics

Some apartment buildings require elevator registration or time limits for moving items, forcing the mover to arrange a suitable time. If the elevator is small, has a low load capacity, or does not allow for carrying bulky items, employees are forced to carry it many times, increasing time and labor costs. In addition, apartments with low basements or narrow internal roads also affect the types of vehicles that can enter, leading to adjustments in transportation plans and costs.

The volume and size of furniture are large and bulky

Large items such as L-shaped sofas, solid wood cabinets, stone tables, treadmills or pianos are often very heavy and difficult to move, requiring more manpower than usual. When transporting, the team must carefully cover, measure the size of the walkway and operate carefully to avoid scratches on walls, elevators or damage to items. Some items still need to be disassembled before being brought down or using specialized lifting equipment, so the price of moving an apartment will increase with complexity.

Travel distance and transportation terrain

If you move house within Ho Chi Minh City, the cost is usually quite stable due to the short distance and easy to arrange time. However, when moving to the province or from a basement far from the elevator area, employees have to move many times, causing time to lengthen and costs to increase. In addition, routes where trucks are banned during rush hours also affect the transportation process, forcing fleets to wait or adjust routes, incurring additional costs.

Additional services such as packaging, disassembly, and insurance

Customers can choose additional services such as packing kitchenware, cups, and glassware or purchase additional property insurance to increase safety during transportation. These options help make the apartment moving process more secure. But the price of moving an apartment will increase depending on the amount of items and the level of detail when packing. In addition, items such as disassembling beds, cabinets, air conditioners, washing machines or reinstalling them in a new home are also charged separately based on the complexity of each device.

Pack your belongings when moving an apartment

REFERENCE PRICE LIST OF APARTMENT MOVING SERVICES

Here it is Apartment moving price list Saigon Express's reference helps you estimate costs before booking the service, ensuring transparency, clarity, and no hidden costs.

1. Price for renting a truck to move an apartment

(*)Applicable areas are open for the first 3.5km: Only applies to Phu Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

2. Furniture loading and unloading fee

3. Other moving costs (if any)

* Note: Price list is for reference only (VAT is not included)

APARTMENT MOVING PROJECT IMPLEMENTED IN 2025

During more than 10 years of serving customers, Saigon Express has served many apartment moving projects in Ho Chi Minh City with different levels of difficulty. With a scientific working process and a professional team, every apartment moving project is carried out safely and quickly. Below are some typical cases that Saigon Express has implemented in 2025:

Saigon Express received a request to move Mr. Hoang Minh's 75m² apartment at Vinhomes Central Park apartment building (Binh Thanh) including many large pieces of furniture. A team of 4 employees arrived on time, packed all kitchen items, disassembled beds, cabinets, washing machines, etc. The entire process was completed in 3 hours, with no additional costs. Mr. Minh highly appreciates the agile style and carefulness in each stage of lining.

Ms. Huong needs to move to an apartment in Masteri An Phu (Thu Duc City). The amount of furniture is large, including stone tables and L-shaped sofas. Saigon Express arranged 3 1.4-ton apartment moving trucks and 5 employees to ensure completion in the morning. All furniture is carefully wrapped and transported to the new home in just 5 hours.

Customer reviews

With more than a decade of serving customers in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Express has received hundreds of positive reviews. Most customers appreciate the team's punctuality, polite attitude and ability to protect assets very well. Over 85% of customers said they were satisfied with the transparent price, which did not arise during the shipping process. Others choose Saigon Express because of its clear and high-performance workflow, helping them save time when moving apartments.

Saigon Express carries out the latest apartment move

The press talks about service

During more than 10 years of operation in the field of apartment moving, Saigon Express was honored to be reported on by many major newspapers. Including VnExpress, Thanh Nien newspaper... mentioned the company as a typical unit with a professional team and transparent price list. Here are some outstanding quotes:

“SEC Group specializes in providing quality home and office moving services with more than 10 years of operation, and is a familiar brand known and chosen by many people.” - Tien Phong Newspaper

“SEC Group's full moving service is suitable for moving corporate offices, or moving houses with a lot of furniture and large, complicated machinery.” - VnExpress Newspaper

WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN USING THE APARTMENT MOVING SERVICE?

When moving an apartment, preparing in advance helps the moving process go quickly, safely and limit costs. Each building has its own regulations regarding elevators, times and parking areas, so you should find out early to avoid disruptions. Below are important notes to take.

• Make an appointment 1 - 2 days in advance: Many apartment buildings require elevator registration and parking areas. Scheduling early helps avoid overlapping moving times with other residents and ensures the process goes according to plan.

• Classification of fragile items: Items such as glass, ceramics, cups, etc. should be collected separately for staff to pack quickly, limiting damage when passing through hallways or elevators.

• High-value items should be packed yourself: Cameras, laptops, watches or electronic devices should be boxed separately or require careful wrapping to ensure absolute safety during transportation.

• Clearly inform about items that need to be disassembled: Beds, wardrobes, washing machines, air conditioners... often have to be disassembled before moving. Providing complete information helps to quote an accurate apartment moving price and avoid unexpected problems.

• Check delivery time frame: Some apartments limit moving time. You should discuss in advance to make appropriate arrangements and avoid interruptions midway.

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Use the elevator when moving into an apartment

COMPARE COSTS WHEN MOVING APARTMENTS YOURSELF & USING SERVICES

When preparing to move an apartment, many families are often confused between moving themselves or hiring a full service. Moving yourself may sound economical, but in reality there are many hidden costs such as renting a truck, buying packing supplies, hiring assistants to load and unload, and spending a lot of time arranging. In contrast, the full service has clearer apartment moving prices, a faster process and minimizes the risk of property damage. To help you easily make the right choice, the comparison table below will help clearly see the differences between the two options.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How much does it cost to move an apartment?

Answer: The price of moving an apartment depends on the area of the apartment, the number of items and accompanying services. Saigon Express will quote the exact price after a quick survey.

2. Are there any costs when moving apartments?

Answer: There are no additional fees if there are no additional requests. Fees are only charged when you need to disassemble equipment or add services beyond the agreement when moving an apartment.

3. Does the apartment moving service support packing?

Answer: Yes. Saigon Express supports full packaging for kitchenware, fragile items and personal items depending on customer needs.

4. How long does it take to move an apartment?

Answer: It usually takes about 2 - 4 hours to complete a move for an apartment under 80m², depending on the number of items and building conditions.

5. Does Saigon Express insure customers' belongings?

Answer: Yes. Saigon Express commits to compensate 100% according to the actual value if the customer's belongings and property are damaged or lost due to the fault of the shipping staff.

6. Does Saigon Express work on weekends and holidays?

Answer: Yes. Saigon Express team is always ready to serve customers 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, helping you easily arrange your time.

CONCLUSION

Hiring an apartment moving service is the optimal choice to help you save time, reduce pressure and ensure all your belongings are transported safely to your new home. With a professional working process, transparent quotes and experienced team, Saigon Express always brings peace of mind to customers in every step of packing, loading and rearranging at the new apartment. 

If you are preparing to move house, get in touch Saigon Express - SEC Group for advice on a suitable route. At the same time, receive a clear apartment moving quote and quick support, helping the moving process go more smoothly and smoothly.