Moving Boxes & Packing Supplies in Boston, MA
Need boxes and packing supplies for your move? Boston Best Rate Movers sells quality moving boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and specialty boxes at wholesale prices. Whether you're doing a full DIY pack or just need supplies for a few rooms, we've got everything you need — and we can deliver them to your door.
Why Choose Us?
Moving Boxes and Supplies We Carry
From Mattapan to Medford and the Melrose area to homes in Milton, our Greater Boston packing specialists handle every item with care.
Standard boxes: Small (1.5 cubic ft — ideal for books, heavy items), medium (3.0 cubic ft — the most versatile size for kitchen items, shoes, toys), large (4.5 cubic ft — for linens, pillows, lampshades, lighter bulky items), and extra-large (6.0 cubic ft — for comforters, stuffed animals, lightweight bulky items).
Specialty boxes: Dish packs (reinforced double-wall boxes for kitchenware and fragile items), wardrobe boxes (tall boxes with a hanging bar for closet-to-closet transfer), picture/mirror boxes (telescoping flat boxes for artwork, mirrors, and flat screens), and wine boxes (cell-divided for safe bottle transport).
Packing materials: Packing paper (clean, ink-free newsprint for wrapping), bubble wrap (for extra cushioning on fragile items), packing tape (commercial-grade 2-inch tape), tape dispensers, markers, and mattress bags in all sizes.
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Tell us your move details. Our team will send a detailed estimate — no hidden fees, no obligations.
How Many Boxes Do You Need?
Every move is different, but here are practical estimates based on thousands of moves we've completed:
Studio apartment: 15-25 boxes (mostly small and medium). 1-bedroom: 25-40 boxes. 2-bedroom: 40-60 boxes. 3-bedroom house: 60-90 boxes. 4-bedroom house: 80-120+ boxes.
These estimates include a mix of standard and specialty boxes. From the Mission Hill area to homes in Natick, families across Greater Boston community choose our packing team for thorough preparation. A typical breakdown for a 2-bedroom apartment: 15 small, 20 medium, 10 large, 4 dish packs, 2 wardrobe boxes, and 2-3 picture boxes. Plus 2-3 rolls of packing paper, 1 roll of bubble wrap, and 3-4 rolls of tape.
Not sure what you need? Call us and describe your home — we'll recommend a box kit based on your specific situation.
Box and Supply Pricing
We sell packing supplies at wholesale prices — typically 20-30% less than retail stores like Home Depot or U-Haul. Our boxes are new, sturdy, and designed for moving (not repurposed shipping boxes that may be weakened from previous use).
Contact us for current pricing on individual boxes and complete packing kits. We offer bundled box kits for studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom+ homes that include the right mix of box sizes, specialty boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, and tape.
Request a packing supply quote or call (617) 787-3528 to order.
Supply Delivery and Pickup
We deliver packing supplies to your home in Greater Boston. Delivery is available throughout Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Waltham, and surrounding towns. Contact us for delivery availability and timing.
Supplies should be ordered at least a week before you plan to start packing. This gives you time to pack at your own pace without rushing. If you need supplies urgently, let us know — we can often arrange same-day or next-day delivery depending on availability.
Unused boxes can be returned for credit (must be unassembled and clean). This way you can order extra to be safe without worrying about paying for boxes you don't end up using.
DIY Packing Tips
Start with rooms you use least. Guest bedrooms, storage areas, and decorative items can be packed weeks in advance. Save the kitchen, bathroom, and daily-use bedroom items for last.
Pack heavy items in small boxes. Books, records, canned food, and tools should always go in small boxes. Large boxes packed with heavy items are a back injury waiting to happen and a guarantee of a blown-out box bottom.
Don't leave empty space. Boxes with empty space inside shift during transport and contents break. Fill gaps with crumpled packing paper, towels, or soft items.
If it's fragile, consider letting us handle it. Our fragile packing service and partial packing service let you pack the easy stuff yourself while we handle the items most likely to break.
Get your supply order started or call (617) 787-3528.
Often paired with: full home packing, partial packing, and fragile packing.
Box Bundles & Moving Supply Packages
For customers preparing for residential or commercial moves, we offer bundled box packages designed around common move sizes. These packages include combinations of small, medium, and large cartons along with protective materials to simplify preparation.
Bundled supply options help reduce guesswork and ensure you have adequate materials before moving day.
Buy What You Need – Return What You Don’t
We offer flexible purchasing options so customers can select the exact number of boxes and materials required. For qualifying orders within the Greater Boston area, unused boxes may be eligible for return according to current supply policies.
Please contact us for package details, availability, and delivery scheduling.
Moving Box Sizes & Recommendations
Choosing the correct box size helps prevent overloading and structural failure during transport. Smaller cartons are best suited for heavy items such as books and documents, while larger cartons are designed for lightweight bulk items like bedding and clothing.
Proper box selection improves stacking stability and reduces handling strain during loading.
Ideal for files and papers as well as other desk items. Professional Grade & Certified 32 ECT Qualities - 65 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight Capacity.
Ideal for packing many of your smaller heavy items such as books, CD's, collectibles, videos, canned goods, tools, small appliances, kitchen items and toiletries.
Ideal for packing most household items including books, kitchenware, clothes, linens, small appliances, toys and more.
Ideal for packing lightweight, bulky items such as lampshades, stereo speakers, electronic equipment, stuffed animals, clothing, comforters, pillows, bedding and towels.
Ideal for files and papers as well as other desk items. Professional Grade & Certified 32 ECT Qualities - 65 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight Capacity.
Ideal for large picture frames, paintings, mirrors. Typically, each heavy-duty frame box should handle two or three paintings, pictures or mirrors. Cover each corner with bubble wrap, secure the bubble with packing tape and place the item in a frame box. For extra security, fill the voids in the frame box with packing paper.
Ideal for hanging approximately 2 ft. of clothes. Our Wardrobe Box is constructed with Heavy Duty corrugated cardboard for added strength and stability with a convenient front access panel and integrated hand holes for increased ease of use.
Heavy Duty Packing Tape
Use to bind, bundle, and fasten various household items when moving or storing. Sticks to nothing but itself, with no adhesives or sticky residues, and no damage when removed.
Clean, white newsprint sheets are a fast and ideal solution to wrap and protect dishes, glasses and other breakable items.
Mattress bags provide protection from dust, dirt and stains for your mattresses and box springs. They are sealed on three sides and are vented to prevent "ballooning". They can also be used to protect large paintings and mirrors.
Designed to protect furniture during moving.
Packages
We can customize your order with additional items like Wardrobe Box, Mirror Box, and Mattress Cover etc.
You can place box delivery requests from your account page once your move is confirmed and scheduled.
Packing Tips
How to Choose the Right Moving Box Sizes
Selecting the proper box size is essential for safe transport and efficient loading. Using incorrect box sizes can lead to structural failure, overloading, or inefficient stacking inside the truck.
Small Boxes (1.5 cu. ft.) – Heavy Items
Small cartons are ideal for dense items such as books, documents, canned goods, and small tools. Limiting weight per carton improves safety during lifting and prevents box collapse.
Medium Boxes (3.0 cu. ft.) – General Household Items
Medium cartons are commonly used for kitchenware, décor, small appliances, and miscellaneous household goods. They provide balanced capacity without becoming too heavy.
Large Boxes (5–6 cu. ft.) – Lightweight Bulk Items
Large cartons are best suited for bedding, pillows, clothing, and other lightweight but bulky belongings. These cartons should not be overloaded with dense items.
