Truck parking and permits
Montebello 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 Montebello, CA
Montebello sits about nine miles east of the Los Angeles Civic Center, with Monterey Park and Rosemead to the north, Pico Rivera to the east, Commerce to the south and East Los Angeles to the west.
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Rocket Moving · Montebello, CA
12
Moves here
12
Moves in Montebello since 2021
200,000+
Moves completed
1,457+
5-star reviews
2013
Moving LA since
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Montebello
| 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 Montebello 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.
Our Montebello moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 12
- 4 in the last 12 months
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Montebello. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Montebello
Buildings and street access
- City code bars oversized vehicles from parking on Montebello streets without a city permit and bans unattached trailers; violators can be towed. Source: official Montebello rule
- Street sweeping is enforced during posted hours, and cars can be cited even after the sweeper passes until the posted time ends. Source: official Montebello rule
- 56% 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 (28% 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.
- 8% 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 Montebello
- September 20262-bedroom house
Los Angeles to Montebello
- Time
- 9 hours
- Crew
- 3 movers
- March 20263-bedroom house
Montebello to Pico Rivera
- Time
- 7.5 hours
- Crew
- 4 movers
- September 20251-bedroom house
Montebello to Fullerton
- Time
- 5 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
Reviews
Reviews from Montebello and nearby
Google rating: 4.9/5
★★★★★
"Adam & Sultan were beyond AMAZING!!! They were Awesome!! Would hire again!!! Thank you great customer service, professional & quick!!"
Nancy Gandara
Google · September 2025
★★★★★
"Absolutely excellent service. They moved us from a 2300 sq ft house to a 1400 house in 1 day 60 miles apart. Highly recommend their company."
JOSEPH ROBINSON
Google · December 2025
★★★★★
"Dennis and his team were amazing on my move to Long Beach. I was overwhelmed and they came in and handled everything calmly and professionally. Thanks guys!"
Thabo Wolfaardt
Google · October 2025
Why choose us
Why Montebello 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 Montebello
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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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 Montebello: what the numbers mean for your move
About 61,000 people live in Montebello, and roughly 5 in 10 households rent. With renters and owners both common, we plan for apartment and house moves alike.
Apartment or house? What most Montebello moves look like
- Households that rent
- 54%
- Times and crew sizes by home size are in the cost table above.
- Residential moving
- Homes in Montebello
- About 20,400
- 56% single-family, 14% in 2 to 4 units, 28% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Montebello
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 28%
- 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 Montebello
- Median rent
- $1,827
- 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 Montebello | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $2,240 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,760 | 4.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,920 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Montebello rents for about $2,240; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 90640, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Montebello checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with California Water Service, Montebello Land & Water Company, San Gabriel Valley Water Company and South Montebello Irrigation District. Gas: SoCalGas.SCE California Water Service Montebello Land & Water Company San Gabriel Valley Water Company South Montebello Irrigation District SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Athens Services, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Montebello doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Montebello Post Office, 145 N 5th St, Montebello.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Montebello DMV, 424 N Wilcox Avenue, Montebello.DMV change of address Montebello DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 820 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Washington Elementary Fremont Elementary La Merced Academy Montebello Intermediate Montebello High
Moving into a rental in Montebello
- 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 Montebello? Good to know.
We've completed 12 moves in Montebello since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Montebello-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.
Montebello doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: city code bars oversized vehicles from parking on Montebello streets without a city permit and bans unattached trailers; violators can be towed.
Some will. Only 28% 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: California Water Service, Montebello Land & Water Company, San Gabriel Valley Water Company and South Montebello Irrigation District. 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. City code bars oversized vehicles from parking on Montebello streets without a city permit and bans unattached trailers; violators can be towed. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
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