Truck parking and permits
Covina 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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Movers in Covina, CA
Covina sits in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, between West Covina to the south and Azusa and Glendora to the north.
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Rocket Moving · Covina, CA
23
Moves here
23
Moves in Covina since 2021
5.0/5
Average of 2 Google reviews from Covina
6 hours
Typical local move in Covina
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Covina
| 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 Covina 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.
65% of our Covina moves were booked within a week of moving day.
Our Covina moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 23
- 5 in the last 12 months
- Typical local move
- 6 hours
- Most take 4 to 8 hours
- Most common crew
- 2 movers
- House moves
- 4.5 to 8 hours
- Usually 3 movers
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Covina. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Covina
Buildings and street access
- Overnight on-street parking is not allowed anywhere in Covina, and no vehicle may stay parked on the street for more than 72 hours. Source: official Covina rule
- Covina Police sell overnight temporary parking permits for $4 per vehicle, per night. Source: official Covina rule
- 63% 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 (26% 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.
- 3% 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.
Where we move
Neighborhoods we move in around Covina
- ZIP 9172413 moves62% houses and other homes
- ZIP 917228 moves50% apartments and condos
- ZIP 917236 moves83% houses and other homes
From our job log
Recent moves in Covina
- August 20261-bedroom apartment
Covina to Ontario
- Time
- 6 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- January 20263-bedroom house
Within Covina
- Time
- 4 hours
- Crew
- 4 movers
- December 20253-bedroom house
Duarte to Covina
- Time
- 6 hours
- Crew
- 3 movers
Reviews
Reviews from Covina and nearby
Average rating from Covina customers: 5.0/5
★★★★★
"Adam and team were fast and efficient ! They took care of all my belongings and made sure everything arrived to my new home in perfect condition. Super pleased, definitely recommend."
Priscilla Cordova
Google · October 2025
★★★★★
"What a wonderful surprise to have such a helpful and efficient team. Adam and his crew are fabulous! Thank you!"
Lisa Watkins
Google · May 2025
★★★★★
"Dennis and his team were great, fast, careful and communicative with everything. Couldn’t have had any better people to help me move!"
David Pina
Google · April 2026
Why choose us
Why Covina 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
MTR0191146. Look us up.
7 Days a Week
Mon – Sun, 8am – 7pm. Because moves don't just happen on Tuesdays.
What we do
Services in Covina
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 Covina: what the numbers mean for your move
About 49,900 people live in Covina, and roughly 4 in 10 households rent. With renters and owners both common, we plan for apartment and house moves alike.
Apartment or house? What most Covina moves look like
- Homes in Covina
- About 17,000
- 63% single-family, 8% in 2 to 4 units, 26% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Covina
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 26%
- 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 Covina
- Median rent
- $1,931
- Below the Los Angeles County median ($1,954). Month-end still books first; mid-month is easier.
- Check your date
| Home size | Typical rent in Covina | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,370 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $2,640 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,260 | 4.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,140 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,630 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Covina rents for about $2,640; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 91724, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Covina checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with City of Covina Water and Suburban Water Systems. Gas: SoCalGas.SCE City of Covina Water Suburban Water Systems SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Athens Services, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Covina doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Federal Covina Post Office, 170 E College St, Covina.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Los Angeles Metro IBC DMV, 1365 North Grand Avenue, Suite 100, Covina.DMV change of address Los Angeles Metro IBC DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 557 North Azusa Avenue, West Covina.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Ben Lomond Elementary Cypress Elementary Barranca Elementary Sierra Vista Middle Covina High
Moving into a rental in Covina
- 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 Covina? Good to know.
We've completed 23 moves in Covina since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Covina-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.
Covina doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: overnight on-street parking is not allowed anywhere in Covina, and no vehicle may stay parked on the street for more than 72 hours.
Often, yes. 65% of our Covina moves were booked within a week of moving day, and half were booked 5 days ahead or less. Month-end and weekend dates go first (9% of our moves here fall on a weekend), so call as soon as you have a date.
Some will. Only 26% 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 Covina Water and Suburban Water Systems. 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. Overnight on-street parking is not allowed anywhere in Covina, and no vehicle may stay parked on the street for more than 72 hours. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
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