Truck parking and permits
Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne, CA
Hawthorne is a South Bay city in southwest Los Angeles County, south of Inglewood and east of El Segundo, where the I-105 and I-405 freeways meet.
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Rocket Moving · Hawthorne, CA
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Moves here
38
Moves in Hawthorne since 2021
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Average of 5 Google reviews from Hawthorne
5 hours
Typical local move in Hawthorne
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Hawthorne
| 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 Hawthorne 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.
61% of our Hawthorne moves were booked within a week of moving day.
Our Hawthorne moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 38
- 12 in the last 12 months
- Typical local move
- 5 hours
- Most take 4 to 6.5 hours
- Most common crew
- 2 movers
- Apartment moves
- 4 to 7 hours
- Usually 2 movers
- House moves
- 4 to 6 hours
- Usually 2 movers
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Hawthorne. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Hawthorne
Buildings and street access
- The city does not allow moving or storage containers such as PODS in the public right-of-way. Source: official Hawthorne rule
- Some Hawthorne streets are still posted as permit parking only; these older permit streets stay in effect until a new residential permit district replaces them. Source: official Hawthorne rule
- 52% of homes are in buildings with 5 or more units, 31% in buildings with 20 or more. Expect elevator reservations, set move-in hours and COI requests; we send COIs the same day.
- 5% 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 Hawthorne
- October 20263-bedroom house
Hawthorne to Santa Monica
- Time
- 5 hours
- Crew
- 4 movers
- August 20261-bedroom apartment
Glendale to Hawthorne
- Time
- 4 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- July 20262-bedroom apartment
Los Angeles to Hawthorne
- Time
- 7 hours
- Crew
- 3 movers
Reviews
Reviews from Hawthorne
Average rating from Hawthorne customers: 5.0/5
★★★★★
"Very professional and efficient. This is my second time using them and will continue to use them in the future"
Kevin Valdez
Google · March 2026
★★★★★
"Adam and Sultan were amazing! They couldn’t be more incredible and had such an amazing demeanor. I can’t believe their strength and lovely positive attitude."
Raewyn Bailey
Google · July 2025
★★★★★
"Adam and Dan were quick, efficient, and friendly. Couldn’t ask for more thanks!"
Jennifer Agyapong
Google · December 2025
★★★★★
"Adam and his team did an amazing job!!!!"
Yavonne Lujan
Google · September 2025
Why choose us
Why Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne: what the numbers mean for your move
About 85,200 people live in Hawthorne, and roughly 3 in 4 households rent. Our moves here split about evenly between apartments and houses, so we plan for both.
Apartment or house? What most Hawthorne moves look like
- Households that rent
- 73%
- Apartment moves here take 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers; house moves take 4 to 6 hours with 2 movers.
- Residential moving
- Homes in Hawthorne
- About 31,300
- 33% single-family, 14% in 2 to 4 units, 52% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Hawthorne
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 52%
- Book the elevator and ask your building for its COI requirements early. We send COIs the same day.
- Parking and access rules
When to book a move in Hawthorne
- Median rent
- $1,782
- 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 Hawthorne | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,020 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,790 | 4.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,540 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,960 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Hawthorne rents for about $2,260; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 90250, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Hawthorne checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with City of Hawthorne water system and Golden State Water Company. Gas: SoCalGas.SCE Golden State Water Company SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Republic Services, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Hawthorne doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Hawthorne Post Office, 12700 Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Inglewood DMV, 621 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood.DMV change of address Inglewood DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 13245 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Washington Jefferson Kornblum Hawthorne Middle Hawthorne High
Moving into a rental in Hawthorne
- 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 Hawthorne? Good to know.
We've completed 38 moves in Hawthorne since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Hawthorne-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.
Hawthorne doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: the city does not allow moving or storage containers such as PODS in the public right-of-way.
Most of our apartment moves here take 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers, based on 15 local apartment moves since 2021. In larger buildings the elevator sets the pace, so reserve it for the whole window.
Often, yes. 61% of our Hawthorne moves were booked within a week of moving day, and half were booked 6 days ahead or less. Month-end and weekend dates go first (34% of our moves here fall on a weekend), so call as soon as you have a date.
Probably. 52% 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: SCE. Water: City of Hawthorne water system and Golden State Water Company. Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: Republic Services. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually, with a plan. Some Hawthorne streets are still posted as permit parking only; these older permit streets stay in effect until a new residential permit district replaces them. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
Where our moves here go
Popular routes to and from Hawthorne
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