Truck parking and permits
Cerritos doesn't publish a permit or no-parking sign program for moving trucks on residential streets, so the truck parks under the normal street rules below. Tell us about the curb at both ends when you book.
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Cerritos sits in southeastern Los Angeles County on the Orange County line, with Norwalk to the north, Bellflower and Lakewood to the west, and Buena Park and La Palma to the east.
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Rocket Moving · Cerritos, CA
12
Moves here
12
Moves in Cerritos since 2021
200,000+
Moves completed
1,457+
5-star reviews
2013
Moving LA since
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Cerritos
| Home size | Time | Crew | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudioAll our local moves | 3 to 5 hours | 2 movers | $550 to $950 |
| 1 bedroomAll our local moves | 4 to 7 hours | 2 movers | $650 to $1,300 |
| 2 bedroomsAll our local moves | 4.5 to 8.5 hours | 3 movers | $950 to $2,100 |
| 3 bedroomsAll our local moves | 5 to 9 hours | 4 movers | $1,200 to $2,900 |
| 4+ bedroomsAll our local moves | 6 to 10 hours | 5 movers | $1,700 to $4,150 |
Rows marked "All our local moves" use every local Rocket move, because we haven't done 10 moves of that size in Cerritos yet.
Price ranges are what customers paid on our local moves over the last 2 years, before tips: the middle half of jobs, so some moves cost less and some more. Your quote is built from the hours and crew your move needs, and the quote is the price you pay.
Our Cerritos moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 12
- 1 in the last 12 months
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Cerritos. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Cerritos
Buildings and street access
- No vehicle may park on a Cerritos street from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. without a city permit. Temporary overnight permits are for residents' passenger vehicles and are not issued to commercial vehicles. Source: official Cerritos rule
- Streets are swept weekly, the day after trash day, with a posted four-hour no-parking window. Blocking the sweeper brings a $55 citation. Source: official Cerritos rule
- 88% of homes are single-family houses, so driveways, stairs and curb space matter more than elevators. Tell us about long driveways or steep streets.
- Apartment buildings with 5 or more units (7% of homes here) and HOA communities often ask movers for a certificate of insurance (COI). Ask for the requirements early; we send COIs the same day.
- 1% of homes were built before 1940, so most buildings have standard-width doors and stairwells. Walk-ups still change the crew size, so tell us the floor at both ends.
From our job log
Recent moves in Cerritos
- August 20263-bedroom house
San Pedro to Cerritos
- Time
- 4 hours
- Crew
- 4 movers
- July 20254+-bedroom house
Cerritos to Corona
- Time
- 8 hours
- Crew
- 5 movers
- June 20251-bedroom house
Brentwood to Cerritos
- Time
- 4 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
Reviews
Reviews from customers near Cerritos
Google rating: 4.9/5
★★★★★
"Absolutely excellent service. They moved us from a 2300 sq ft house to a 1400 house in 1 day 60 miles apart. Highly recommend their company."
JOSEPH ROBINSON
Google · December 2025
★★★★★
"Dennis and his team were amazing on my move to Long Beach. I was overwhelmed and they came in and handled everything calmly and professionally. Thanks guys!"
Thabo Wolfaardt
Google · October 2025
★★★★★
"Adam & Sultan were beyond AMAZING!!! They were Awesome!! Would hire again!!! Thank you great customer service, professional & quick!!"
Nancy Gandara
Google · September 2025
Why choose us
Why Cerritos customers book Rocket
We Own Our Fleet
23 trucks on the road. Ours, not rented.
Never Subcontracts
Your crew works for Rocket Moving. Full stop.
Quote = Invoice
The number we quote is the number you pay. No end-of-job surprises.
No Tip Pressure. Ever.
Our crew is paid to do the job. Not to shake you down at the door.
Licensed & Bonded
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7 Days a Week
Mon – Sun, 8am – 7pm. Because moves don't just happen on Tuesdays.
What we do
Services in Cerritos
Residential Moving
Apartment, house, condo, storage unit — doesn't matter. We wrap it, load it, move it, and put it exactly where you want it.
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Packing Services
You've got a whole life to pack. We've packed thousands. Let us handle it while you handle the address change.
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Local Moving
You point to the new address. We handle the rest — on time, on budget, and without a scratch on the doorframe.
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Long Distance
Leaving LA? Your stuff goes in one of our trucks — not a rental. We drive, we deliver, we don't damage.
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White Glove Movers
Piano, antiques, anything irreplaceable — this is where we slow down and triple-check every move.
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Business Moving
Get a dedicated PM, after-hours openings, and a crew that moves like it has somewhere to be. No downtime.
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International Moving
Customs, crating, coordination — we've done it. We'll handle the complicated parts so you don't have to.
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Employee Relocation
Move your people faster. We coordinate with HR, handle logistics, and get your team relocated without drama.
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Warehouse Moving
Racking, equipment, inventory — we have the crews and the trucks to handle scale. No job's too big.
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Moving in Cerritos: what the numbers mean for your move
About 47,900 people live in Cerritos, and roughly 1 in 4 households rent. Most homes are owner-occupied, so moves here are usually full houses.
Apartment or house? What most Cerritos moves look like
- Households that rent
- 24%
- Times and crew sizes by home size are in the cost table above.
- Residential moving
- Homes in Cerritos
- About 16,300
- 88% single-family, 4% in 2 to 4 units, 7% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Cerritos
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 7%
- Mostly houses and small buildings, so driveways, stairs and curb space matter more than elevators.
- Parking and access rules
When to book a move in Cerritos
- Median rent
- $2,930
- Above the county median, so renters move on lease dates. Month-end books up 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
- Check your date
| Home size | Typical rent in Cerritos | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,230 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $3,610 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,450 | 4.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,650 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,320 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Cerritos rents for about $3,610; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 90703, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Cerritos checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with City of Cerritos Water Utility. Gas: SoCalGas.SCE City of Cerritos Water Utility SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Athens Services, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Cerritos doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Artesia Post Office, 11721 183rd St, Artesia.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Bellflower DMV, 9520 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower.DMV change of address Bellflower DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 9131 Imperial Hwy, Downey.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Elliott (William F) Elementary Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Juarez (Benito) Elementary Ross (Faye) Middle Cerritos High
Moving into a rental in Cerritos
- Send us the building's COI requirements; we send COIs the same day.
- Reserve the elevator.
- Confirm move-in hours and any deposit.
- Get renter's insurance.
- Walk through with the landlord and take photos before unloading.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 2026.
Rents: HUD FY2027. Schools: California Department of Education. Offices: DMV, USPS and Goodwill locators. Utilities and rules: California Energy Commission and official city sites, checked November 2026.
FAQ
See all FAQs Moving to Cerritos? Good to know.
We've completed 12 moves in Cerritos since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Cerritos-only prices. Across all our local moves over the last 2 years, a 1-bedroom move usually cost $650 to $1,300 (4 to 7 hours, 2 movers) and a 3-bedroom move usually cost $1,200 to $2,900 (5 to 9 hours, 4 movers), before tips. Stairs, packing and distance move the number, and the quote we give you is the price you pay.
Cerritos doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: no vehicle may park on a Cerritos street from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. without a city permit. Temporary overnight permits are for residents' passenger vehicles and are not issued to commercial vehicles.
Some will. Only 7% of homes here are in buildings with 5 or more units, but HOAs and managed buildings often ask movers for a COI. Ask early and send us the requirements; we send COIs the same day.
Electric: SCE. Water: City of Cerritos Water Utility. Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: Athens Services. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually, with a plan. No vehicle may park on a Cerritos street from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. without a city permit. Temporary overnight permits are for residents' passenger vehicles and are not issued to commercial vehicles. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
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