Moving Prices • Pasadena, CA
Local Movers Prices in Pasadena
Get an upfront Pasadena moving rate before move day. A three-person crew runs $150-$195 per hour on the hourly clock with no hidden fees. Typical apartment moves finish in 4-6 hours for full-service transportation.
Free written quote — no obligation, no pressure.
Hourly Crew Rates
Hourly Moving Rates
Schedule a Pasadena move and your moving crew tracks the hourly rate from arrival to the last box on the hourly clock. Equipment is never an add-on. Your hourly rate includes an e-track box truck, quilted blankets, shrink wrap, a hand truck, dollies, and lifting straps for loading and unloading. explore local moving services or visit the state licensing portal.
2 Movers + Truck
$129–$159/hr
Our two-person crew handles a studio or small apartment at our standard hourly rate for your residential home moving help (6).
- Box truck, blankets & shrink wrap included
- Dollies and lifting straps on every job
- Full-time, background-checked movers
3 Movers + Truck
$169–$209/hr
A three-mover crew handles most two-bedroom homes and apartments with stairs efficiently, so the move finishes faster and the total cost at the hourly rate is often lower.
- Faster move on stairs and tight access
- Door-jamb and floor protection included
- Coordinated team, ergonomic lifting
4 Movers + Truck
$219–$269/hr
Our four-mover crew handles four-bedroom homes and heavy furniture on a tight closing-day clock.
- Appliance dollies for heavy items
- Disassembly and reassembly handled
- Two-truck staging available
Moving without the truck?
Our two-person crew will load or unload your rental using moving straps for $95 to $115 per hour.
Walked, measured, written
The crew lead explains hourly rates and truck size before we start lifting.
The Variables
What Affects Your Moving Cost
The crew manages your move on the hourly clock. Because home size, distance, stair carry, and freight elevator coordination impact the final cost in Pasadena, we review every detail until the plan is set.
- Stairs and elevators. Third-floor walk-ups and shared freight elevators add time on every trip — but never a separate stair fee.
- Packing scope. Movers-only is fastest; add full or partial packing at $55–$75 per packer per hour, with all boxes, tape, and paper included.
- Distance between addresses. Drive time across the metro area is part of the hourly clock — never a padded mileage or fuel charge. Renting your own truck instead? Our loading and unloading labor guide breaks down that hourly rate.
- Truck size and home volume. A heavier load may need a larger box truck or a second trip — sized to your inventory at quote time, never guessed on the day.
Real-World Totals
Local Move Pricing Examples
These totals represent the complete cost for a studio move in Pasadena or Los Angeles. Your written quote remains your final obligation, ensuring the total price for any north-side homes stays within the range provided.
Studio & 1-Bedroom
2-mover crew, easy access, light load
$320–$520
2-Bedroom Home
3-mover crew, stairs or elevator, full load
$620–$940
3–4 Bedroom Home
4-mover crew, heavy furniture, larger truck
$1,050–$1,650
Estimates are common but carry no obligation. We match your specific inventory to the right crew and truck when you contact us for a free quote in Pasadena.
Right truck, right size
We match 16-foot to 26-foot e-track box trucks to your load so you never pay for empty space.
No Fine Print
What We Never Charge
Other movers pad invoices with surprise charges for stair carry, furniture blankets, or shrink wrap once the truck is loaded, counting on your obligation to pay rather than halt the move mid-process. This crew includes furniture pads, dollies, and quilted blankets in the rate. The invoice never grows. Protection comes standard.
- No fuel surcharges. Drive time across the metro is part of the hourly rate, never a tacked-on line.
- No stair fees. Walk-ups and split-levels are just part of the job, not an extra.
- No long-carry fees. A far parking spot or a long hallway won't change the number you signed.
- No tape or shrink-wrap upcharges. Blankets, shrink wrap, and tape are included in every hourly rate.
- No blanket rental. Quilted moving blankets come with the crew — never a per-pad rental.
- No surprise day-of changes. The quote you sign is the price you pay — that's the whole promise.
Two Minutes On The Phone
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Get an accurate Pasadena moving quote by sharing your home size, your two addresses, and your move date. Our crew lead performs a thorough inspection of your location to assess the stairs, parking, long hallways, and freight elevator coordination required for your move in CA, which ensures we size the truck and crew correctly to avoid any delay until everything is unloaded. We use furniture pads. No deposit holds your date. Request a written quote before your move day so you can verify our USDOT-licensed status through the official permit information. See our loading and unloading labor guide for more information. Prices stay on the hourly clock. Call (626) 415-2680.
Call (626) 415-2680 for a free written quote locked at the price you sign.