Movers in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach is a coastal LA-County metro with its own moving dynamics: Belmont Shore narrow streets, downtown high-rise COI rules, and port-area salt-air wrapping. CSULB's August lease turn drives student-area peak.
Average Long Beach Moving Costs (2026)
- Studio: $550 – $1,100
- 1-bedroom: $900 – $1,800
- 2-bedroom: $1,500 – $3,000
- 3-bedroom: $2,400 – $4,800
See the full breakdown on our Long Beach moving cost guide.
Long Beach to LA proper, OC, or Riverside: $700 – $1,800. To SD, SF, or Vegas: $1,800 – $4,000. Cross-country: $6,500 – $11,000.
Neighborhoods we cover
- Downtown & East Village: condos + lofts
- Belmont Shore & Naples: single-family + waterfront
- Bixby Knolls & California Heights: bungalows
- Suburbs: Lakewood, Cerritos, Signal Hill
- Port-adjacent: West Long Beach, North Long Beach
Local quirks every Long Beach mover knows
- Belmont Shore and Naples have narrow streets and permit-parking zones.
- Downtown high-rises require COI 48 hours in advance.
- Port-area moves (West LB, North LB) require salt-air wrapping.
- CSULB lease turn (late August) is peak for student housing.
Best time to move in Long Beach
Peak: May through September. Cheapest: November through February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Long Beach?
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Long Beach, CA costs $900 – $1,800. 2-bedroom homes run $1,500 – $3,000, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,400 – $4,800. What moves the number most here: belmont Shore and Naples have narrow streets and permit-parking zones. Bids on Scan To Move are built from your measured inventory, so they're binding.
When is the cheapest time to move in Long Beach?
Peak: May through September. Cheapest: November through February. If your dates are flexible, scanning early and collecting bids across two or three candidate weeks is the single biggest lever on price in Long Beach.
Which Long Beach neighborhoods do your movers cover?
All of them, including Downtown & East Village, Belmont Shore & Naples, Bixby Knolls & California Heights, plus Suburbs, Port-adjacent. Access notes from your scan (stairs, elevator reservations, long carries) go to every mover before they bid.
What should I know before moving out of Long Beach?
Long Beach to LA proper, OC, or Riverside: $700 – $1,800. To SD, SF, or Vegas: $1,800 – $4,000. Cross-country: $6,500 – $11,000. Long-haul crews serving Long Beach need active USDOT/MC authority, which we verify before a mover can bid on an interstate job.
Are the Long Beach movers on Scan To Move licensed?
Yes. Every mover bidding on a Long Beach job is verified for active California licensing, USDOT/MC credentials for interstate work, and current insurance. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the company that will actually load your truck.
How fast can I get bids in Long Beach?
Most Long Beach customers see their first bid within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan, and 3–6 competing offers within a few hours. Because the inventory is measured, the price you accept is the price you pay.