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Mar Vista is on the Westside between Venice and Santa Monica to the west, Palms and Culver City to the east, and Del Rey to the south.

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Rocket Moving · Mar Vista, CA
82
Moves here
82
Moves in Mar Vista since 2021
5.0/5
Average of 4 Google reviews from Mar Vista
4 hours
Typical local move in Mar Vista
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing

Moving cost in Mar Vista

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Typical moves in Mar Vista by home size
Home sizeTimeCrewPrice range
StudioAll our local moves3 to 5 hours2 movers$550 to $950
1 bedroom3 to 6 hours2 movers$550 to $1,250
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 Mar Vista 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.

57% of our Mar Vista moves were booked within a week of moving day.

Our Mar Vista moves at a glance

Moves we've completed here since 2021
82
15 in the last 12 months
Typical local move
4 hours
Most take 3 to 6 hours
Most common crew
2 movers
Apartment moves
3.5 to 6.5 hours
Usually 2 movers
House moves
3 to 6 hours
Usually 2 movers
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Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Mar Vista. Hours are billed hours on local moves.

Parking, permits and access

Moving logistics in Mar Vista

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
  • 52% of homes in ZIP 90066 are in buildings with 5 or more units, 21% in buildings with 20 or more. Expect elevator reservations, set move-in hours and COI requests; we send COIs the same day.
  • 7% of homes in ZIP 90066 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 Mar Vista

  • August 20261-bedroom house

    Mar Vista to Irvine

    Time
    8 hours
    Crew
    2 movers
  • August 20262-bedroom house

    Lake Balboa to Mar Vista

    Time
    6 hours
    Crew
    3 movers
  • July 20263-bedroom house

    Marina del Rey to Mar Vista

    Time
    13.5 hours
    Crew
    5 movers
Reviews

Reviews from Mar Vista

Average rating from Mar Vista customers: 5.0/5

"Adam, Sultan and Armando were an absolute pleasure. We spent the entire day together from early morning to late night. Fantastic job!"

Erik Steigen
Google · March 2026

"Adam and his team killed it! We really appreciate all the hard work that was put in to protect all of our items during the move. Truly made the move seamless and stress free!"

Kristen Nipper
Google · August 2025

"Adam and his team did an amazing job! The least stressful move I have made. They were very efficient and thorough"

Lauren Midthun
Google · July 2025

"Nate, Aivar, and Sultan did an outstanding job with our local move! They were timely, polite, and incredibly efficient. Everything was handled with care, and they made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their services!"

Linda Goliver
Google · March 2025
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Why choose us

Why Mar Vista 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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What we do

Services in Mar Vista

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 Mar Vista: what the numbers mean for your move

About 56,700 people live in ZIP 90066, the main ZIP code for Mar Vista, and roughly 6 in 10 households rent. Most households rent, but 50% of our moves here are houses, so we plan for both.

Apartment or house? What most Mar Vista moves look like

Households that rent
62%
Apartment moves here take 3.5 to 6.5 hours with 2 movers; house moves take 3 to 6 hours with 2 movers.
Residential moving
Homes in ZIP 90066
About 27,000
42% single-family, 6% in 2 to 4 units, 52% in 5+ units.
How long moves take here

Buildings, stairs and access in Mar Vista

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
Homes built before 1940
7%
Most doorways and stairwells here are standard width.
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When to book a move in Mar Vista

Median rent
$2,279
Above the county median, so renters move on lease dates. Month-end books up 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
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Median home value
$1.7M
High-value furniture and art are common here. Ask about full packing and white glove handling.
White glove moving
Renting in Mar Vista: typical rent and move size
Home sizeTypical rent in Mar VistaTypical move (from our jobs)
Studio$2,6703 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
1 bedroom$2,9803 to 6 hours, 2 movers
2 bedrooms$3,6804.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves
3 bedrooms$4,6705 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves
4 bedrooms$5,2206 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves

A typical 1-bedroom in Mar Vista rents for about $2,980; a 1-bedroom move here takes 3 to 6 hours with 2 movers.

HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 90066, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.

Moving to Mar Vista checklist

Moving into a rental in Mar Vista

  • 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 90066). 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 Mar Vista? Good to know.

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We've completed 82 moves in Mar Vista since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Mar Vista-only prices. Across all our local moves over the last 2 years, a 1-bedroom move usually cost $550 to $1,250 (3 to 6 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 3.5 to 6.5 hours with 2 movers, based on 26 local apartment moves since 2021. In larger buildings the elevator sets the pace, so reserve it for the whole window.
Often, yes. 57% of our Mar Vista 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 (27% 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: 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.
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