Student and dorm movers in San Diego
Dorm to home. Or into storage.
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves students between dorms, apartments and home across San Diego County for $139 an hour with two movers and a truck. Two movers and a truck cost $139 an hour, and your written Not-to-Exceed price lists every charge before move day. For the summer, a Standard container is $99 a month and comes with 25 free boxes.
- Licensed by the State of California, CAL-190616, moving San Diego since 2008
- 50 free boxes with every move; student discount on containers, on request
- Full-time employees on every crew, no day laborers
- Same rate every day, weekends included
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
CAL-190616
California mover license
USDOT 1956864
Interstate, MC 694565
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
98%
Of our customers come back (company records)
7 days
7 AM–7 PM, phone open 24 hours
What it costs
How much do student movers cost in San Diego?
Two movers and a truck cost $139 an hour, and three cost $189. A dorm move with two movers costs $139 an hour. After 4 hours, billing runs in 15-minute steps.
The rate is the same on weekdays and weekends, including move-in and move-out weekends. There are no stair fees, and 50 boxes come free with every move.
Every local move gets a written Not-to-Exceed price before moving day, so the bill can’t run past it.
Crew rates
The rest of the rate card
The honest part
Is a 4-hour minimum worth it for a dorm room?
Only if you fill the time. A single dorm room may take less than 4 hours, but you pay for 4 either way: $556 with two movers. Make the hours count by sharing the booking with a roommate, adding packing, or taking a second load into storage on the same trip.
If all you have is a few boxes and a mini-fridge, list everything when you ask for a quote.
Moving two rooms on the same day? One booking with stops at both rooms runs on one clock, and you can split the bill.
Sample bill: two roommates, one booking
Example only, built from the rate card. Your written estimate covers your addresses and what’s moving.
Summer storage
Where can students store things over the summer?
A Standard portable container is $99 a month, holds a 1–2 bedroom apartment and comes with 25 free boxes. Delivery and pickup are quoted in writing for your address, and a student discount is available on request. A storage unit at our facility starts at $245 a month for a 5×10.
Containers need about 30 feet of clearance for the delivery truck and level ground. Private property usually needs no permit; a container on the street may need a city permit, and a campus or HOA has its own rules, so check with housing or the property manager first.
Containers are steel and weather-resistant, but not climate-controlled. Contents are covered by your own renter’s or your family’s homeowner’s insurance, so check with the insurer.
Three summer months, compared
| Option | 3 months | Also pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard container, 8×8×5 ft | $297 | Delivery and pickup, quoted in writing |
| Large container, 8×8×7 ft | $525 | Delivery and pickup, quoted in writing |
| Storage unit, 5×10 | $735 | $750 per truck to load in; $75 per access visit |
With every container
- Free moving boxes25
- Ground-level loading, no ramp
- 24/7 access while it’s on your property
- Month to month, no early-return penalty
- You bring the padlock
Same- or next-day delivery is available for most San Diego County ZIP codes. Storage units bill monthly and aren’t prorated.
Campuses
Which San Diego campuses do you move students at?
Every campus in San Diego County, at the same hourly rate. Our crews start from Sorrento Valley (92121), a short drive from UC San Diego. We also move students at San Diego State, the University of San Diego, Cal State San Marcos and Point Loma Nazarene, to dorms, apartments and home.
UC San Diego
La Jolla and University City dorms and apartments. Closest campus to our Sorrento Valley base.
University City moversSan Diego State
College Area dorms and the apartments around campus, plus Del Cerro and La Mesa.
Del Cerro moversUniversity of San Diego
Linda Vista campus housing and apartments down the hill in Mission Valley.
Mission Valley moversCal State San Marcos
North County dorms and apartments. Containers delivered in San Marcos.
San Marcos containersPoint Loma Nazarene
Point Loma campus housing, moves home or across town.
Local movingOff-campus apartments
Any apartment in San Diego County, same rate card, 50 free boxes.
Apartment moving guideWhen to book
When should I book a move-in or move-out move?
As soon as your school posts its move-in or move-out dates, because every student in your hall moves in the same window. A deposit holds your date. Crews work 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM, at the same rate every day, weekends included.
Move-in and move-out dates and time slots are set by each school’s housing office. Check yours before you book, and send us the slot you’re given.
Ask housing before you book
Apartments and going home
Do you move off-campus apartments and out-of-state students?
Yes. Off-campus apartment moves use the same rate card: a studio usually takes two movers about 4 hours ($556), and a one-bedroom takes 4 to 5 hours ($556–$945). Going home out of state? A portable container can ship to the 48 continental states, quoted in writing.
Container shipping usually takes about 2–4 business days to Arizona, Nevada or the Bay Area and about 5–10 business days coast to coast. Delivery at the new address is included in the shipping quote.
Moving a whole apartment out of state instead? Long-distance moves go on a dedicated truck at one price per city, for example Phoenix $4,200 and Las Vegas $4,000.
Apartment moves by size
Labor at our crew rates, from One Stop’s own crew planning table. Fuel and drive time are added. Moves within San Diego County.
How it works
How does a student move with One Stop work?
Four steps. Send what’s moving and your housing slot, get a written price, the crew loads and moves you, and anything not coming along goes into a container or storage. Quotes usually come back within hours, and the phone line, (858) 633-8600, is open 24 hours.
1
Tell us
Both addresses, your housing slot, and a list or photos of what’s moving.
2
Written price
Crew size, hours and a Not-to-Exceed price, before you pay the deposit.
3
Moving day
Floors and doors protected, everything wrapped, loaded and moved.
4
Store the rest
Summer things go into a container or a storage unit until fall.
Questions
Student moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much does a dorm move cost in San Diego?
At One Stop, two movers and a truck cost $139 an hour. Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day.
Is there a minimum for small student moves?
Yes. Billing runs in 15-minute increments. A move that takes less than 4 hours still bills 4, so share the booking with a roommate or add packing to use the time.
Can my roommate and I split one booking?
Yes. One booking with stops at both rooms runs on one clock. In our sample, two rooms into one apartment come to $675.50, or $337.75 each.
How much is summer storage for students?
A Standard portable container is $99 a month, so three summer months cost $297 plus delivery and pickup, quoted in writing. A 5×10 storage unit is $245 a month plus $750 per truck to load in.
Do you offer a student discount?
Yes, on portable containers, on request. Ask when you get your quote. Moving labor is the same rate for everyone: $139 an hour for two movers and a truck.
Which campuses do you serve?
Every campus in San Diego County, including UC San Diego, San Diego State, the University of San Diego, Cal State San Marcos and Point Loma Nazarene.
When do dorm move-in and move-out dates happen?
Each school’s housing office sets them and assigns time slots. Check your school’s schedule, then book as soon as you have your slot. A deposit holds your date.
Do you charge more on weekends?
No. The hourly rate is the same every day. Crews work 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM.
Are boxes included?
Yes. 50 boxes come free with every move, and 25 come free with each portable container. Extra boxes are sold from $5.
Can a container ship my things home out of state?
Yes. Containers ship to the 48 continental states, quoted in writing. Arizona, Nevada and the Bay Area take about 2–4 business days; coast to coast about 5–10.
Is my stuff insured in a container?
Contents in a container are covered by your own renter’s or your family’s homeowner’s insurance. Check with the insurer before you load.
Who does the moving?
Full-time One Stop employees, not day laborers. One Stop is licensed CAL-190616 and has moved San Diego since 2008.
Talk to a person
Get a free, written student-move quote
Send both addresses, your housing slot and what’s moving. You get the crew, the hours and a Not-to-Exceed price in writing, free, usually within hours. The phone line is open 24 hours.