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Lake Balboa is in the central San Fernando Valley between Reseda to the west and Van Nuys to the east, with the Sepulveda Basin to the south.

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Rocket Moving · Lake Balboa, CA
50
Moves here
50
Moves in Lake Balboa since 2021
5.0/5
Average of 2 Google reviews from Lake Balboa
5 hours
Typical local move in Lake Balboa
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing

Moving cost in Lake Balboa

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Typical moves in Lake Balboa by home size
Home sizeTimeCrewPrice range
StudioAll our local moves3 to 5 hours2 movers$550 to $950
1 bedroomAll our local moves4 to 7 hours2 movers$650 to $1,300
2 bedroomsAll our local moves4.5 to 8.5 hours3 movers$950 to $2,100
3 bedroomsAll our local moves5 to 9 hours4 movers$1,200 to $2,900
4+ bedroomsAll our local moves6 to 10 hours5 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 Lake Balboa 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 2.5-mile typical drive between stops, DDT on a move within Lake Balboa stays small.

54% of our Lake Balboa moves were booked within a week of moving day.

Our Lake Balboa moves at a glance

Moves we've completed here since 2021
50
17 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 6 hours
Usually 2 movers
House moves
4 to 6.5 hours
Usually 2 movers
Typical drive on a move within Lake Balboa
2.5 miles
Pickup to drop-off
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Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Lake Balboa. Hours are billed hours on local moves.

Parking, permits and access

Moving logistics in Lake Balboa

Truck parking and permits

What to get: temporary no-parking signs posted by LADOT (City of Los Angeles rules).

Issued by: LADOT, Special Traffic Control Division.

Request by calling (213) 485-2298; LADOT bills a sign posting fee that can be paid online after the request is made.

LADOT permit details

Buildings and street access

  • On LAFD Red Flag days, cars parked at posted Red Flag no-parking signs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (mostly hillside areas) are towed. Source: official City of Los Angeles rule
  • 49% of homes in ZIP 91406 are in buildings with 5 or more units, 34% in buildings with 20 or more. Expect elevator reservations, set move-in hours and COI requests; we send COIs the same day.
  • 3% of homes in ZIP 91406 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 Lake Balboa

  • October 20262-bedroom house

    Lake Balboa to Burbank

    Time
    6 hours
    Crew
    4 movers
  • October 20263-bedroom house

    Inglewood to Lake Balboa

    Time
    10 hours
    Crew
    4 movers
  • September 20263-bedroom house

    Within Lake Balboa

    Time
    7 hours
    Crew
    6 movers
Reviews

Reviews from Lake Balboa and nearby

Average rating from Lake Balboa customers: 5.0/5

"On time. Did a Great job. Adam and Sam were very courteous! Efficient!"

Christeena Cook
Google · May 2025

"Very professional and proficient!! Will definitely use again!!!"

Susan Gerber
Google · April 2025

"West Hollywood → Sherman Oaks. Twenty boxes delivered a week early. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees."

Armen Manukyan
Google · September 2024
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Why choose us

Why Lake Balboa 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.

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Services in Lake Balboa

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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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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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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City snapshot

Moving in Lake Balboa: what the numbers mean for your move

About 52,000 people live in ZIP 91406, the main ZIP code for Lake Balboa, and roughly 6 in 10 households rent. With renters and owners both common, we plan for apartment and house moves alike.

Apartment or house? What most Lake Balboa moves look like

Households that rent
59%
Apartment moves here take 4 to 6 hours with 2 movers; house moves take 4 to 6.5 hours with 2 movers.
Residential moving
Homes in ZIP 91406
About 19,600
46% single-family, 4% in 2 to 4 units, 49% in 5+ units.
How long moves take here

Buildings, stairs and access in Lake Balboa

Homes in buildings with 5+ units
49%
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
3%
Most doorways and stairwells here are standard width.
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When to book a move in Lake Balboa

Median rent
$1,906
Below the Los Angeles County median ($1,954). Month-end still books first; mid-month is easier.
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Median home value
$809K
For houses, ask about full packing.
Packing services
Renting in Lake Balboa: typical rent and move size
Home sizeTypical rent in Lake BalboaTypical move (from our jobs)
Studio$2,2103 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
1 bedroom$2,4704 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
2 bedrooms$3,0504.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves
3 bedrooms$3,8705 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves
4 bedrooms$4,3306 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves

A typical 1-bedroom in Lake Balboa rents for about $2,470; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.

HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 91406, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.

Moving to Lake Balboa checklist

Moving into a rental in Lake Balboa

  • 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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024 (ZIP 91406). 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 of Los Angeles sites, checked November 2026.

FAQ

Moving to Lake Balboa? Good to know.

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We've completed 50 moves in Lake Balboa since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Lake Balboa-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.
To hold curb space for the truck, yes. What to get: temporary no-parking signs posted by LADOT (City of Los Angeles rules). Issued by: LADOT, Special Traffic Control Division. Request by calling (213) 485-2298; LADOT bills a sign posting fee that can be paid online after the request is made.
Most of our apartment moves here take 4 to 6 hours with 2 movers, based on 11 local apartment moves since 2021. In larger buildings the elevator sets the pace, so reserve it for the whole window.
Often, yes. 54% of our Lake Balboa moves were booked within a week of moving day, and half were booked 7 days ahead or less. Month-end and weekend dates go first (32% of our moves here fall on a weekend), so call as soon as you have a date.
Probably. 49% 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: LADWP. Water: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) for single-family homes; apartment buildings with 5 or more units use recycLA franchise haulers. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually, with a plan. On LAFD Red Flag days, cars parked at posted Red Flag no-parking signs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (mostly hillside areas) are towed. 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 Lake Balboa

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Nearby areas we serve

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