Truck parking and permits
South Pasadena 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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South Pasadena is a small city in the western San Gabriel Valley, bordered by Pasadena to the north, San Marino to the east, Alhambra to the south, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Highland Park and El Sereno to the west.
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Rocket Moving · South Pasadena, CA
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Moves here
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Moves in South Pasadena since 2021
5.0/5
Average of 3 Google reviews from South Pasadena
200,000+
Moves completed
1,457+
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Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in South Pasadena
| 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 South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 16
- 5 in the last 12 months
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in South Pasadena. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in South Pasadena
Buildings and street access
- Parking on the street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. requires an overnight permit, sold online or at the Police Department. Source: official South Pasadena rule
- 52% 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 (34% 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.
- 33% of homes were built before 1940. Expect narrow stairwells and tight doorways; we pad and protect floors and frames as standard.
From our job log
Recent moves in South Pasadena
- September 20263-bedroom house
South Pasadena to Los Angeles
- Time
- 7.5 hours
- Crew
- 4 movers
- July 20261-bedroom apartment
South Pasadena to Atwater Village
- Time
- 4 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- March 20263-bedroom apartment
South Pasadena to Rowland Heights
- Time
- 10 hours
- Crew
- 4 movers
Reviews
Reviews from South Pasadena and nearby
Average rating from South Pasadena customers: 5.0/5
★★★★★
"Adam and his team did an amazing jobs. They started early in the morning and went nonstop until it's all finished.. Greatly recommend to anyone seeking for moving services."
Jenny Tsang
Google · March 2026
★★★★★
"Denis and his team were fantastic. They did a great job of helping my family move. They went above in providing extra help with packaging and securing all our belongings to ensure everything was delivered safely."
Dru Fernandez
Google · February 2026
★★★★★
"Dennis and his team were great, fast, careful and communicative with everything. Couldn’t have had any better people to help me move!"
David Pina
Google · April 2026
Why choose us
Why South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena
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 South Pasadena: what the numbers mean for your move
About 26,100 people live in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena moves look like
- Households that rent
- 56%
- Times and crew sizes by home size are in the cost table above.
- Residential moving
- Homes in South Pasadena
- About 10,800
- 52% single-family, 14% in 2 to 4 units, 34% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in South Pasadena
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 34%
- Mostly houses and small buildings, so driveways, stairs and curb space matter more than elevators.
- Parking and access rules
- Homes built before 1940
- 33%
- Expect narrow stairwells and tight doorways; we pad and protect floors and frames as standard.
- Get an estimate
When to book a move in South Pasadena
- Median rent
- $2,284
- Above the county median, so renters move on lease dates. Month-end books up 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
- Check your date
- Median home value
- $1.6M
- High-value furniture and art are common here. Ask about full packing and white glove handling.
- White glove moving
| Home size | Typical rent in South Pasadena | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $2,900 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,580 | 4.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,540 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,080 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in South Pasadena rents for about $2,900; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 91030, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to South Pasadena checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with City of South Pasadena Water Division. Gas: SoCalGas.SCE City of South Pasadena Water Division SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Athens Services, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- South Pasadena doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: South Pasadena Post Office, 1001 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Lincoln Park DMV, 3529 N Mission Road, Los Angeles.DMV change of address Lincoln Park DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 340 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Monterey Hills Elementary Marengo Elementary Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Senior High
Moving into a rental in South Pasadena
- 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 South Pasadena? Good to know.
We've completed 16 moves in South Pasadena since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for South Pasadena-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.
South Pasadena doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: parking on the street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. requires an overnight permit, sold online or at the Police Department.
Some will. Only 34% 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: City of South Pasadena Water Division. 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. Parking on the street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. requires an overnight permit, sold online or at the Police Department. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
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