Truck parking and permits
Irvine 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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Irvine is a planned city in Orange County, about 45 miles southeast of our Glendale base. Many of the Irvine moves we do stay within the city, and others go to nearby Orange County cities like Tustin, Santa Ana and Newport Beach, or north to Los Angeles.
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Rocket Moving · Irvine, CA
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Moves here
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Moves in Irvine since 2021
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Average of 6 Google reviews from Irvine
6.5 hours
Typical local move in Irvine
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Irvine
| Home size | Time | Crew | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudioAll our local moves | 3 to 5 hours | 2 movers | $550 to $950 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5 to 7 hours | 2 movers | $800 to $1,550 |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.5 to 9.5 hours | 3 movers | $1,000 to $1,950 |
| 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 Irvine 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 3.3-mile typical drive between stops, DDT on a move within Irvine stays small.
45% of our Irvine moves were booked within a week of moving day.
Our Irvine moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 83
- 23 in the last 12 months
- Typical local move
- 6.5 hours
- Most take 4.5 to 8 hours
- Most common crew
- 2 movers
- Apartment moves
- 4.5 to 8 hours
- Usually 2 movers
- House moves
- 4.5 to 10 hours
- Usually 4 movers
- Typical drive on a move within Irvine
- 3.3 miles
- Pickup to drop-off
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Irvine. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Irvine
Buildings and street access
- Residential streets are swept twice a month, Tuesday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., and parking isn't allowed during the posted sweeping times (IMC 6-3-578). Check the city's sweeping map for both addresses. Source: official Irvine rule
- Signed weight limits keep trucks over 14,000 lbs off parts of Culver, Jeffrey, Yale, Campus, Harvard and Walnut, and trucks over 6,000 lbs off Bonita Canyon and Shady Canyon (IMC 6-3-567). Pickups and deliveries on those streets are allowed when the truck comes straight from a truck route. Source: official Irvine rule
- 57% 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 (37% 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.
- 1% 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.
Where we move
Neighborhoods we move in around Irvine
- ZIP 9261831 moves55% houses and other homes
- ZIP 9261213 moves54% houses and other homes
- ZIP 9260613 moves62% apartments and condos
- ZIP 9261410 moves50% apartments and condos
- ZIP 9260310 moves80% houses and other homes
- ZIP 926029 moves67% houses and other homes
Our busiest months in Irvine are August through October, so book early if your move falls then. Irvine Company Apartments suggests booking movers for a weekday morning, Monday through Thursday, when demand is lower, and that matches what we see.
From our job log
Recent moves in Irvine
- October 20261-bedroom apartment
Santa Ana to Irvine
- Time
- 7 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- October 20262-bedroom apartment
Within Irvine
- Time
- 6.5 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
- October 20262-bedroom apartment
Irvine to Lake Forest
- Time
- 8 hours
- Crew
- 3 movers
Reviews
Reviews from Irvine
Average rating from Irvine customers: 5.0/5
★★★★★
"Vitaly and his team were amazing! Arrived on time, were very thorough and thoughtful with everything! Wrapped up all fragile items, packed misc items we didn’t pack, and hustled the whole time."
Serge Bartel
Google · March 2025
★★★★★
"Adam did a wonderful job and very patient with the requests."
Lu Chen
Google · September 2025
★★★★★
"Adam and his team are amazing!"
Mardi Wallin
Google · June 2025
★★★★★
"Thank you Dennis and team!! Super easy & they did a great job!!"
Ellie Smiriglio
Google · March 2025
Why choose us
Why Irvine 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 Irvine
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 Irvine: what the numbers mean for your move
About 312,000 people live in Irvine, 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 Irvine moves look like
- Households that rent
- 56%
- Apartment moves here take 4.5 to 8 hours with 2 movers; house moves take 4.5 to 10 hours with 4 movers.
- Residential moving
- Homes in Irvine
- About 120,000
- 57% single-family, 5% in 2 to 4 units, 37% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Irvine
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 37%
- 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 Irvine
- Median rent
- $2,997
- Above the county median, so renters move on lease dates. Month-end books up 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
- Check your date
| Home size | Typical rent in Irvine | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,660 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $3,710 | 4.5 to 7 hours, 2 movers |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,340 | 5.5 to 9.5 hours, 3 movers |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,900 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,050 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Irvine rents for about $3,710; a 1-bedroom move here takes 4.5 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 92618, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Irvine checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD). Gas: SoCalGas.SCE Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Waste Management of Orange County, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Irvine doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Harvest Post Office, 17192 Murphy Ave, Irvine.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Santa Ana DMV, 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana.DMV change of address Santa Ana DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 15800 Imperial Highway, La Mirada.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Westpark Elementary Culverdale Elementary Plaza Vista South Lake Middle Woodbridge High
Moving into a rental in Irvine
- 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 Irvine? Good to know.
We've completed 83 moves in Irvine since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Irvine-only prices. Across all our local moves over the last 2 years, a 1-bedroom move usually cost $800 to $1,550 (4.5 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.
Irvine doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: residential streets are swept twice a month, Tuesday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., and parking isn't allowed during the posted sweeping times (IMC 6-3-578). Check the city's sweeping map for both addresses.
Most of our apartment moves here take 4.5 to 8 hours with 2 movers, based on 38 local apartment moves since 2021. Stairs and the walk to the truck add the most time, so tell us the floor at both ends.
Often, yes. 45% of our Irvine moves were booked within a week of moving day, and half were booked 9 days ahead or less. Month-end and weekend dates go first (35% of our moves here fall on a weekend), so call as soon as you have a date.
Some will. Only 37% 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: Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD). Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: Waste Management of Orange County. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually, with a plan. Residential streets are swept twice a month, Tuesday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., and parking isn't allowed during the posted sweeping times (IMC 6-3-578). Check the city's sweeping map for both addresses. 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 Irvine
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
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