Movers in Tempe, AZ
Tempe Moving Company for Apartments and Homes
Just-In Time Moving & Storage provides local and long distance movers in Tempe, AZ for apartments, condos, and the city’s older ranch homes. As a licensed Tempe moving company, we take on everything from a studio near campus to a full household in south Tempe. Our hourly rate covers the movers, the truck, and the dollies, straps, and furniture blankets they bring. Call (480) 213-0395 or request a free quote to secure your Tempe moving date.
Apartment, House, and Long Distance Moving Services
Apartment Moves in Tempe
Close to 58 percent of Tempe homes are occupied by renters, so most households in the city rent. A walkthrough tells us how many movers your apartment needs, and two movers with a truck run $204 per hour at our regular rate. Tell us the floor, the elevator situation, and how far the truck can park from your door.
Moves From Tempe to Nearby Cities
A local move from Tempe to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, or Ahwatukee runs on the same hourly rate of $184 to $204. Tempe sits in the middle of the Valley, so drive time to most East Valley cities stays short.
Houses and Condos
Residential moving for a house or condo follows the hourly structure, with three or four movers for larger homes. A walkthrough in person or by video sets the number.
Packing Help and Moving Boxes
Short on time between finals and move-out? Our movers can pack for you, or you can grab boxes and packing supplies and pack yourself.
Storage Between Leases
When one lease ends before the next one starts, storage holds your things until the new place opens up.
Long Distance and Office Moves
Long distance moves from Tempe ride on a truck dedicated to your belongings, and we price them after a walkthrough. For a workplace, see our commercial moving service.
Tempe Movers Pricing: What an Hour Costs
For a move in Tempe we typically charge $184 to $204 per hour, with the exact rate set by the day and our availability. Our regular rate, for two movers and a truck, is $204 an hour.
| Movers and trucks | Regular hourly rate |
|---|---|
| 2 movers and 1 truck | $204 |
| 3 movers and 1 truck | $277 |
| 4 movers and 2 trucks | $373 |
Apartments tend to bill fewer hours than houses, but stairs, slow elevators, and a long walk from the truck all add time. Have everything packed and the elevator reserved before the movers arrive. Weekends and summer carry premium rates, and certain weekdays run lower, so ask before you book.
Tempe Lease Season and the ASU Calendar
Mid-August Move-In
ASU expects about 51,200 students on the Tempe campus for fall 2026, with residence hall move-in in mid-August and classes starting August 20. Apartments around campus turn over in the same weeks, and streets near the university get crowded. Book at least 2 weeks ahead for any August date, and earlier if you can.
Early May Move-Out
Spring residence hall move-out wraps up in early May, with residents checking out by noon on May 9 in 2026. If you are leaving a Tempe apartment at the end of the school year, reserve your date in April.
Parking and Access Rules Movers Plan Around
Residential Permit Parking Areas
Some Tempe neighborhoods, including areas near light rail and streetcar stations, fall under the Residential Parking Permit Program. Each home gets one free visitor pass, and the city asks residents to call Traffic Engineering about 2 weeks ahead for a waiver when guests need extra parking. If the truck will need curb space on a permit street, make that call early.
The Streetcar on Mill and Ash
The Tempe Streetcar runs about 3 miles on Mill and Ash Avenues, from Rio Salado and Marina Heights to Apache and Dorsey, and it shares the road with traffic. If your building fronts the streetcar line, ask management where moving trucks should load.
Older Homes in Maple-Ash and Date Palm Manor
Maple-Ash was platted in 1924 and filled in with 1940s ranch homes on raised wooden floors, and Date Palm Manor was built between 1953 and 1962. Raised floors often mean entry steps, so mention them during the walkthrough.
The Lakes
The Lakes in south Tempe went up in the 1970s with homes along the water. Tell us about dock access and backyard items if your home sits on the lake.
Licensing and BBB Rating
Every Tempe move runs under US DOT No. 1759501 and Moving Co. No. 823394, issued to Just-In Time Moving & Storage. Our BBB rating is A+.
Book Movers in Tempe
Give us your move date, the size of your place, and both addresses, and we will send an estimate. Call (480) 213-0395 or request your quote online. We also move households in nearby Chandler, Ahwatukee, and Scottsdale.
Questions About Moving in Tempe
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When is the busiest time to move in Tempe?
Mid-August and early May. Those weeks line up with ASU move-in and move-out, so apartments near campus turn over at the same time.
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Do I need a permit to park a moving truck in Tempe?
Check whether your street is in the residential permit parking program first. If it is, call Tempe Traffic Engineering about 2 weeks ahead to arrange curb space.
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How much do movers cost for a Tempe apartment?
Our regular rate is $204 an hour for two movers and a truck. The size of the apartment, the stairs or elevator, and the distance from the truck set the total hours.
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Can you store my things between Tempe leases?
Yes. Storage holds your belongings until the new lease starts, and the movers deliver when you are ready.
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Do you move people from Tempe to other states?
Yes. Interstate moves from Tempe travel on a truck that carries only your household, priced after a walkthrough.
