PriceLine Moving & Storage consistently ranks as the strongest pick for Long Beach households moving across state lines, while Piece of Cake Moving & Storage edges ahead on local hourly rates. Port-area street parking is restricted weekdays; oceanfront condo COIs are commonly required.
Common service neighborhoods: Belmont Shore, Naples, Bixby Knolls, Downtown, Alamitos Beach.
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Long Beach has roughly 451,000 residents and ranks #41 among US cities by population. The metro pulls steady inbound traffic from neighboring states and feeds outbound moves to lower-cost markets in the same direction most years.
Practical note unique to Long Beach: Port-area street parking is restricted weekdays; oceanfront condo COIs are commonly required.
Local rates assume two movers and ground-floor access; high-rise or stair access typically adds 15–30%.
| Home size | Local move | Interstate move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $330–$875 | $1,925–$5,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | $440–$1,050 | $2,625–$6,630 |
| 2 Bedroom | $660–$1,575 | $3,500–$8,500 |
| 3 Bedroom | $880–$2,100 | $5,075–$13,175 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $1,210–$2,800 | $6,825–$18,275 |
Local crews in Long Beach bill at roughly $110–$175 per hour for two movers. Three-mover crews run about 35% more per hour but usually finish in two-thirds the time, so the total is similar on jobs over 4 hours.
For interstate moves out of Long Beach, the controlling number is weight + mileage, not hourly. A 2-bedroom household out of the metro lands around $3,500–$8,500 on a full-service van line, and 30–45% less via portable container.
Crews working Belmont Shore, Naples, Bixby Knolls and similar areas tend to know the parking and access rules. When you call for quotes, mention the specific neighborhood — it changes the truck size they'll send and whether they pre-pull a permit.
Walk-up apartments, narrow stairwells, and elevator buildings each price differently. For walk-ups above the second floor, expect $25–$100 per flight on top of the base. For elevator buildings, the cost is usually time spent waiting for a freight reservation, not a separate line item.
Peak season here is May–September. Weekend slots in those months book out 4–6 weeks ahead and run 20–30% above off-peak rates. If you can land a Tuesday or Wednesday in November–March, you'll get the same crew at a noticeably lower price and they'll arrive on time more reliably.
Month-end is universally the worst time across the calendar — leases turn over, demand spikes, and the most experienced crews are already booked. Mid-month moves catch a softer market.
Curated from 8+ verified carriers, ranked by fit for Long Beach access, parking, and seasonal demand.
Long-distance broker with vetted carrier network. Useful as one of several comparison quotes for cross-country moves.
Marketplace that connects you with local moving labor by the hour, billed transparently with reviews. Pairs well with a U-Haul rental or a PODS container for budget DIY moves.
Specializes in NYC high-rise and walk-up moves with strong building-management relationships. Online booking and binding flat-rate quotes are unusual in the local market.
The default DIY rental option in nearly every US ZIP code. Cheapest path for a same-city move; their U-Box container product also competes with PODS for long-distance.
One of the oldest US movers with deep specialty in fine art, antiques, and high-value household goods. Climate-controlled storage facilities support museum-grade handling.
Long-distance moving broker with a vetted carrier network. Useful for collecting multiple binding-NTE quotes in one inquiry.
NYC-based long-distance moving broker. Useful as a comparison quote alongside direct carrier estimates.
Florida-based interstate carrier with snowbird-season scheduling experience and South Florida storage facilities.
For interstate jobs out of Long Beach, PriceLine Moving & Storage is the carrier most likely to deliver on time without surprise charges, based on FMCSA complaint ratios and review patterns over the past 12 months. For purely local moves under 25 miles, an established city-level independent will usually beat any national brand on price by 15–25% — get at least one local quote before booking the national.
