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Movers in Playa Vista, CA

Playa Vista is on the Westside below the Westchester bluffs, between Marina del Rey to the west and Culver City to the east, next to the Ballona Wetlands.

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Rocket Moving · Playa Vista, CA
14
Moves here
14
Moves in Playa Vista since 2021
200,000+
Moves completed
1,457+
5-star reviews
2013
Moving LA since
Cost and timing

Moving cost in Playa Vista

Cost calculator
Typical moves in Playa Vista 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 Playa 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.

Our Playa Vista moves at a glance

Moves we've completed here since 2021
14
1 in the last 12 months
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Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Playa Vista. Hours are billed hours on local moves.

Parking, permits and access

Moving logistics in Playa 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
  • 87% of homes in ZIP 90094 are in buildings with 5 or more units, 82% in buildings with 20 or more. Expect elevator reservations, set move-in hours and COI requests; we send COIs the same day.
  • 0% of homes in ZIP 90094 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 Playa Vista

  • September 20262-bedroom apartment

    Within Playa Vista

    Time
    5 hours
    Crew
    3 movers
  • September 20251-bedroom apartment

    Playa Vista to Mar Vista

    Time
    3 hours
    Crew
    2 movers
  • August 20252-bedroom apartment

    Within Playa Vista

    Time
    5 hours
    Crew
    3 movers
Reviews

Reviews from Playa Vista and nearby

Google rating: 4.9/5

"Adam and Jay were great they showed up and went right to work. They were very helpful with this stressful thing called moving. They were like relax we got this. They sure did!"

aimee pandy
Google · May 2025

"Mike and Max were absolute wonderful movers! Excellent communication and very efficient workers. Rocket Moving is so lucky to have them as movers! Will us them again next time for sure!"

Howard Pyo
Google · June 2026

"Adam and Sultan were super efficient and very friendly. Got everything wrapped up in less than half the time I expected. Great work!"

Hannah Ko
Google · May 2026
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The Rocket Moving crew loading a truck
Why choose us

Why Playa 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 Playa 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 Playa Vista: what the numbers mean for your move

About 11,800 people live in ZIP 90094, the main ZIP code for Playa Vista, and roughly 2 in 3 households rent. Most of our moves here are apartments, usually 2 movers and a 16 to 20 ft truck.

Apartment or house? What most Playa Vista moves look like

Households that rent
70%
Times and crew sizes by home size are in the cost table above.
Residential moving
Homes in ZIP 90094
About 6,950
10% single-family, 3% in 2 to 4 units, 87% in 5+ units.
How long moves take here

Buildings, stairs and access in Playa Vista

Homes in buildings with 5+ units
87%
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
0%
Most doorways and stairwells here are standard width.
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When to book a move in Playa Vista

Median rent
$3,500+
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
$1.4M
For houses, ask about full packing.
Packing services
Renting in Playa Vista: typical rent and move size
Home sizeTypical rent in Playa VistaTypical move (from our jobs)
Studio$2,9503 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
1 bedroom$3,2904 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
2 bedrooms$4,0704.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves
3 bedrooms$5,1605 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves
4 bedrooms$5,7806 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves

A typical 1-bedroom in Playa Vista rents for about $3,290; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.

HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 90094, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.

Moving to Playa Vista checklist

Moving into a rental in Playa 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 90094). 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 Playa Vista? Good to know.

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We've completed 14 moves in Playa Vista since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Playa Vista-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.
Probably. 87% 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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