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Apartment Movers for Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Moves

Two movers and a truck for Palo Alto and Peninsula apartments. Stairs, elevators, building paperwork and the couch that will not turn the corner are all part of the job.

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What a 1 or 2 Bedroom Move Looks Like With Us

Most of our recent apartment jobs were a studio or 1 bedroom going a few cities over, often with stairs at one end or a storage stop in between. Two movers are $160 an hour and every job has a 3-hour minimum ($480).

Furniture wrapped before it leaves the room Blankets and plastic on sofas, dressers and tables so nothing scrapes a hallway or an elevator wall

Beds and tables taken apart and put back Bed frames, desks and dining tables come apart for tight stairwells and go back together at the new place

Packing when you want it Pack it all yourself, have us finish the last boxes, or have us pack the whole apartment. See packing services.

Storage between leases Part of the load to storage, the rest to the new apartment, on the same day

Real Jobs, Real Totals

Recent Apartment Moves and What They Cost

These are real apartment jobs from the last few months, sorted from smallest to largest total. Most local studio and 1 bedroom moves landed under $1,000. The ones above that added packing, a long drive or a storage stop.

Home Route What the job involved When Job total

Studio Walnut Creek to Concord No special requests on the booking Sep 2026 $702

1 bedroom Belmont to Redwood City Stairs and some heavy pieces Sep 2026 $800

Studio Palo Alto to a storage unit in East Palo Alto Packing requested, a few entry steps, elevator at storage Sep 2026 $801

1 bedroom San Jose to Sunnyvale Stairs at both buildings Jul 2026 $970

1 bedroom Belmont to Foster City Help packing the last boxes, furniture taken apart Sep 2026 $1,644

2 bedroom Across the Stanford campus Campus housing to campus housing Jul 2026 $2,825

1 bedroom Palo Alto high-rise to San Francisco Elevator building, temporary storage in between Jul 2026 $3,217

Totals come from our own job records. Customer names and street addresses are left out. Your total depends on your home, the stairs or elevators at each end, packing and storage, so ask for a free quote for your move.

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Before You Call

What Changes the Price of an Apartment Move

Stairs, elevators and the walk to the truck A third-floor walk-up or a long hallway from the loading dock adds time at both ends

How much is packed when we arrive Boxes taped and stacked by the door is the fastest move there is

Distance between buildings Palo Alto to Menlo Park is a short drive. Palo Alto to San Francisco adds time on the road

Building rules Elevator reservations, move-in windows and a certificate of insurance are common in newer buildings. Ask your manager early

For a fuller breakdown, read our Palo Alto moving cost guide. Moving a whole house instead? See house moves.

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Why Apartment Renters Pick Joshua's

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Licensed and Insured

State of California permit CAL-T 0191363, with $2,000,000 general liability per occurrence. We can send a certificate of insurance to your building ahead of move day.

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Our Own Crews and Trucks

The people who carry your couch work for Joshua, and the trucks are his. No subcontracted crews.

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Two movers are $160 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. You know the rate before we arrive, and Joshua quotes your move himself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do apartment movers cost in Palo Alto?

Two movers are $160 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, so the smallest job is $480. In our recent records, local studio and 1 bedroom moves without storage came to between $702 and $1,644. Stairs, packing, storage and distance are what move the total.

Do you move studios and 1 bedroom apartments?

Yes. Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments are most of our apartment work. The 3-hour minimum applies to every job, including small ones.

Can you handle walk-ups and elevator buildings?

Yes. Tell us about stairs, elevators and the walk from the curb at both buildings when you ask for a quote. If your building makes you reserve the elevator or a move-in time, book it for the date we confirm and we will plan around it.

My building wants a certificate of insurance. Can you send one?

Yes. Send us the building management details and any wording they require, such as being listed as additionally insured. We carry $2,000,000 general liability per occurrence and workers compensation.

Can part of my apartment go into storage?

Yes. Two of the recent apartment moves on this page involved storage: a studio that went straight into a storage unit, and a 1 bedroom that stopped at storage on the way to San Francisco.

Do you pack, or do I need to pack myself?

Either works. You can pack everything yourself, have us pack only the last boxes and the kitchen, or have us pack the whole apartment. Packing materials are charged separately.

What areas do you serve for apartment moves?

Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose and the rest of the Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay. We move within California only.

How do I get a quote for my apartment move?

Call (650) 629-2465 or fill out the online estimate form with your home size, both addresses and the date. Joshua quotes every move himself.

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