Most 1 bedroom apartment moves need 29 to 51 boxes. An average household lands near 38. A one-bedroom apartment usually has a full kitchen, a bedroom closet, and a living room with books and decor. That adds up faster than most people expect.
38
Total boxes
1 bedroom box breakdown
Amount of stuff
Small
Medium
Large
Wardrobe
Dish pack
Total
Minimal
11
9
5
2
2
29
Average
15
12
7
2
2
38
Lots
20
16
9
3
3
51
Packing tips for this size
Plan on a 10 to 15 ft truck.
Pack the bedroom closet into wardrobe boxes straight off the hangers.
Start packing books and decor a week early. They take the most boxes per hour of work.
How many boxes do I need for a 1 bedroom apartment?
Most 1 bedroom apartment moves take 29 to 51 boxes. An average household needs about 38: 15 small, 12 medium, 7 large, 2 wardrobe and 2 dish pack boxes.
How much packing tape for a 1 bedroom apartment?
About 3 rolls of 55 yard tape for 38 boxes. Buy one extra roll for labeling and repairs.
How much packing paper for a 1 bedroom apartment?
Around 15 pounds of unprinted packing paper, more if you have a lot of dishes or glassware.