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San Carlos Apartment Movers for Studios, 1 and 2 Bedrooms

Condos near the Caltrain station, walk-ups off El Camino and elevator buildings across the Peninsula. Two movers, one truck, and a plan for your building.

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Apartment Moves on the Peninsula

How We Handle a Studio, 1 or 2 Bedroom

A typical apartment job for us is a studio or 1 bedroom moving a city or two up or down the Peninsula, often with a flight of stairs or a storage stop along the way. The rate is $160 an hour for two movers, with a 3-hour minimum ($480) on every job.

Wrapped before it moves Pads and plastic go on sofas, dressers and tables before they leave the room, which protects hallways and elevator walls too

Disassembly and reassembly Bed frames, desks and dining tables come apart for narrow stairwells and get rebuilt at your new place

Packing on your terms Do it all yourself, have us finish up, or let us pack everything. See packing services.

Storage between leases Drop part of the load at storage and take the rest to the new apartment the same day

Real Jobs, Real Totals

Recent Apartment Jobs and Their Totals

Here are real apartment moves from the past few months, with the Peninsula jobs first. Most local studio and 1 bedroom moves came in under $1,000. The bigger totals included packing, a long drive or a stop at storage.

Home Route What the job involved When Job total

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Good to Know

What Moves the Price Up or Down

Stairs, elevators and distance to the truck A third-floor walk-up or a long walk from the loading area adds time at each end

How ready the boxes are Packed, taped and stacked near the door is the quickest way to move

The drive between buildings San Carlos to Redwood City is a short hop. San Carlos to San Francisco means more time on the road

Your building's rules Elevator bookings, move windows and insurance certificates are common in newer complexes. Check with management early

Want more detail? Read our San Carlos moving cost guide. Moving a full house? See house moves.

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Why Peninsula Renters Choose Joshua's

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Licensed and Insured

California permit CAL-T 0191363 and $2,000,000 in general liability coverage per occurrence. Your building can get a certificate of insurance from us before move day.

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Everyone carrying your furniture works for Joshua, and every truck is his. We never hand your move to a subcontractor.

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Two movers cost $160 an hour, with a 3-hour minimum on every job. Joshua prices your move himself, so you hear the number from the owner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do apartment movers cost in San Carlos?

A crew of two is $160 an hour, and every job has a 3-hour minimum, which makes the smallest job $480. In our recent records, a 1 bedroom going from Belmont to Redwood City came to $800, and local studio and 1 bedroom moves without storage ran from $702 to $1,644.

Is a studio or 1 bedroom too small for you?

No. Studios, 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms make up most of our apartment moves. Just know that the 3-hour minimum applies no matter how small the move is.

What if my building has stairs or an elevator?

We handle both. When you ask for a quote, tell us about stairs, elevators and how far the truck parks from the door at each building. If your building requires an elevator reservation or a set move window, book it for the date we confirm.

Can you send my building a certificate of insurance?

Yes. Send us your property manager's contact and any wording they need, for example being named as additionally insured. We carry $2,000,000 in general liability per occurrence plus workers compensation.

Can some of my things go to storage?

Yes. A couple of the recent jobs listed on this page included storage: one studio went straight into a storage unit, and one 1 bedroom stopped at storage before heading to San Francisco.

Will you pack my apartment?

If you want us to. Some customers pack everything, some have us finish the kitchen and the last boxes, and some have us pack it all. Packing materials are billed separately.

Which cities do you serve for apartment moves?

San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City, San Mateo, Foster City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto and the rest of the Peninsula, plus the South Bay and East Bay. All of our moves stay within California.

How do I get an apartment moving quote?

Call (650) 629-2465 or use the online estimate form. Include your home size, both addresses and your move date, and Joshua will quote it himself.

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