Truck parking and permits
What to get: temporary no-parking signs.
Post signs on posts, poles, trees or barricades, about 35 feet apart. For a residential street permit, the city says to call Public Works Engineering at (818) 548-3945.
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Movers in Glendale, CA
Glendale is one interesting place to move around. You’ve got those beautiful hillside homes tucked into Adams Hill, classic Spanish-style houses with character for days, and then suddenly you’re looking at sleek new high-rises near the Americana.
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Rocket Moving · Glendale, CA
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Moves here
315
Moves in Glendale since 2021
5.0/5
Average of 17 Google reviews from Glendale
5 hours
Typical local move in Glendale
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Glendale
| Home size | Time | Crew | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 to 5 hours | 2 movers | $750 to $950 |
| 1 bedroom | 4 to 7 hours | 2 movers | $650 to $1,300 |
| 2 bedrooms | 4.5 to 9 hours | 3 movers | $850 to $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | 6 to 10 hours | 4 movers | $1,500 to $3,100 |
| 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 Glendale 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.
Double Drive Time (DDT) is California's rule for hourly moves: the drive from your pickup to your drop-off, doubled, at your hourly rate. With a 1.4-mile typical drive between stops, DDT on a move within Glendale stays small.
63% of our Glendale moves were booked within a week of moving day.
Our Glendale moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 315
- 98 in the last 12 months
- Typical local move
- 5 hours
- Most take 4 to 7.5 hours
- Most common crew
- 2 movers
- Apartment moves
- 4 to 7 hours
- Usually 2 movers
- House moves
- 4 to 8 hours
- Usually 2 movers
- Typical drive on a move within Glendale
- 1.4 miles
- Pickup to drop-off
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Glendale. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Glendale
Buildings and street access
- 54% of homes are in buildings with 5 or more units, 26% in buildings with 20 or more. Expect elevator reservations, set move-in hours and COI requests; we send COIs the same day.
- 20% of homes were built before 1940. Expect narrow stairwells and tight doorways; we pad and protect floors and frames as standard.
Glendale offers a unique living experience with distinct neighborhoods and moving considerations — from the walkable Americana district to the hillside streets of Verdugo Woodlands and the older single-family blocks near Kenneth Village. Each has its own parking, permit, and building-manager quirks.
We provide a Glendale moving guide with contact information for Glendale Water & Power, internet providers, and other essential services. We can advise on typical setup timeframes based on your specific neighborhood.
We’ve seen it all here. One week we’re carefully moving a gorgeous vintage dining set down from a 1920s home in Adams Hill. You know, the kind with those narrow hallways and original hardwood floors. The next day, we’re helping a young family pack up their Kenneth Village place, dealing with kids’ toys, bikes, and that oversized sectional.
Where we move
Neighborhoods we move in around Glendale
- ZIP 9120395 moves57% apartments and condos
- ZIP 9120258 moves62% houses and other homes
- ZIP 9120658 moves64% houses and other homes
- ZIP 9120457 moves61% houses and other homes
- ZIP 9120554 moves59% apartments and condos
- ZIP 9120135 moves69% houses and other homes
From our job log
Recent moves in Glendale
- October 20261-bedroom apartment
Highland Park to Glendale
- Time
- 5 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- October 20261-bedroom apartment
Glendale to Newhall
- Time
- 4.5 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- October 20262-bedroom apartment
Glendale to Silver Lake
- Time
- 6 hours
- Crew
- 3 movers
Reviews
Reviews from Glendale
Average rating from Glendale customers: 5.0/5
★★★★★
"1BR from a 4th-floor Koreatown walkup to a 2nd-floor in Glendale in 4.5 hours."
Patrick Santos
Google · July 2025
★★★★★
"Adam and his crew saved my life! My original movers bailed on me the morning of and I called Rocket Moving and they came through. They were all very careful with each item and efficient!"
Marlena Kouchkarian
Google · December 2025
★★★★★
"Highly recommend Denis and his team ! They are just great. Fast professional and friendly! Thank You Denis!"
Susanna Gasper
Google · October 2025
★★★★★
"Adam and his team did an amazing job. They were quick, efficient, clean job. Were extra careful with the piano and beds. Very professional. I would give 10 stars if I could"
Ani Toomanian
Google · August 2025
★★★★★
"Vitalii, Astan and Den were wonderful. I really appreciated the work they did to move us. Highly recommend!"
Jen Kays
Google · August 2025
★★★★★
"Dennis and Ramadan, made life super easy best movers. Would recommend to my friends"
Jose Lano
Google · August 2025
Why choose us
Why Glendale 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 Glendale
Local Moving
You point to the new address. We handle the rest — on time, on budget, and without a scratch on the doorframe.
Explore Local MovingResidential 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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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 Glendale: what the numbers mean for your move
About 191,000 people live in Glendale, and roughly 2 in 3 households rent. Our moves here split about evenly between apartments and houses, so we plan for both.
Apartment or house? What most Glendale moves look like
- Households that rent
- 65%
- Apartment moves here take 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers; house moves take 4 to 8 hours with 2 movers.
- Residential moving
- Homes in Glendale
- About 77,800
- 37% single-family, 10% in 2 to 4 units, 54% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Glendale
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 54%
- Book the elevator and ask your building for its COI requirements early. We send COIs the same day.
- Parking and access rules
- Homes built before 1940
- 20%
- Expect narrow stairwells and tight doorways; we pad and protect floors and frames as standard.
- Get an estimate
When to book a move in Glendale
- Median rent
- $2,182
- 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 Glendale | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,510 | 4 to 5 hours, 2 movers |
| 1 bedroom | $2,800 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 movers |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,460 | 4.5 to 9 hours, 3 movers |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,390 | 6 to 10 hours, 4 movers |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,910 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Glendale rents for about $2,800; a 1-bedroom move here takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 91203, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Glendale checklist
- Power here comes from Glendale Water & Power, not SCE. Start service before move day. Gas: SoCalGas.Glendale Water & Power SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with City of Glendale Public Works, Integrated Waste Management, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Get a permit or no-parking signs for the truck.Permit details
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Glendale Post Office, 313 E Broadway, Glendale.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Glendale DMV, 1335 W Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale.DMV change of address Glendale DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 240 N Brand Blvd, Glendale.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Thomas Edison Elementary Horace Mann Elementary Columbus Elementary Theodore Roosevelt Middle Glendale High
Moving into a rental in Glendale
- 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 Glendale? Good to know.
On our local moves in Glendale 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 $1,500 to $3,100 (6 to 10 hours, 4 movers), before tips. Stairs, packing and distance move the number, and the quote we give you is the price you pay.
To hold curb space for the truck, yes. What to get: temporary no-parking signs. Post signs on posts, poles, trees or barricades, about 35 feet apart. For a residential street permit, the city says to call Public Works Engineering at (818) 548-3945.
Most of our apartment moves here take 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers, based on 134 local apartment moves since 2021. In larger buildings the elevator sets the pace, so reserve it for the whole window.
Often, yes. 63% of our Glendale 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 (33% of our moves here fall on a weekend), so call as soon as you have a date.
Probably. 54% of homes here are in buildings with 5 or more units, and most managed buildings ask movers for a COI. Ask your building for its requirements and send them to us; we send COIs the same day.
Electric: Glendale Water & Power. Water: Glendale Water & Power. Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: City of Glendale Public Works, Integrated Waste Management. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually. 37% of homes here are single-family houses, where the driveway and curb space decide the truck size. Give us both addresses and we'll plan the truck and parking.
Where moves from here go
Popular routes from Glendale
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