Old Quad Movers in Central Santa Clara
Old Quad movers for Victorians, bungalows and student rentals near Santa Clara University. 3 movers $175/hr, 3-hour minimum. Call 1-877-417-6060.
1-877-417-6060Where Santa Clara started
The Old Quad is the historic core of Santa Clara, the grid of streets that grew up around the mission. Santa Clara University and Mission Santa Clara anchor its north side, the Caltrain station is close by, and El Camino Real and The Alameda pass along its edges. Franklin Street was the old downtown. Today the Old Quad is a mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals, with many older houses rented room by room to students. That mix shapes moving day here as much as the architecture does.
ZIP 95050 in our 2026 requests
This is one of the busiest ZIP codes in our recent data. Between mid-July and late October 2026 we received 14 quote requests involving 95050, not counting account work, and 11 of them started there. All 14 were local moves. Where a size was given, two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes led with 4 each, followed by 3 studios and a one-bedroom. Four of the 14 have booked or completed so far. Keep in mind that 95050 covers more of central Santa Clara than the Old Quad alone.
Victorians, bungalows and backyard units
The oldest houses are Victorians and Queen Annes from the late 1800s, many still with tall front steps and narrow entry halls. Around them are early 20th century bungalows and cottages, a few small apartment buildings, and newer infill homes. Plenty of lots have a backyard cottage or a garage converted to a room, which means a second, smaller move on the same property. In houses rented to students, several people may be moving out at once, each with a bed, a desk and a stack of boxes.
Rates for an Old Quad house
For a two- or three-bedroom house, three movers at $175 an hour is the standard crew. A house of three bedrooms over 1,800 square feet, or four bedrooms and up, gets four movers at $235. A student room or studio may only need two movers at $145. Every move has a 3-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments, at the same rate on weekdays and weekends. If several roommates move on one truck, the minimum is shared, since the rate is for the whole crew and truck.
From a studio to four bedrooms: Old Quad move costs
If you are comparing movers in the Old Quad, this table helps. We took the hours billed on moves our crews completed between July and October 2026 and multiplied them by the matching crew rate. Use it as a planning guide; billing stays hourly from the crew's arrival until the job is complete.
| Home size | Crew | Typical hours | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 movers, $175/hr | 3.5 to 4 hours | $613 to $700 |
| 1 bedroom | 3 movers, $175/hr | 3 to 4.5 hours | $525 to $788 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3 movers, $175/hr | 4.5 to 7.75 hours | $788 to $1,356 |
| 3 bedrooms, under about 1,800 sq ft | 3 movers, $175/hr | 7 to 12.5 hours | $1,225 to $2,188 |
| 3 bedrooms over about 1,800 sq ft, or 4+ bedrooms | 4 movers, $235/hr | 7 to 12.5 hours | $1,645 to $2,938 |
From our closed local jobs for direct customers, July to October 2026: the middle half of billed hours by home size, including the drive between your two addresses and excluding account, partner-billed and full-packing jobs. Supplies are charged as used, with a 3-hour minimum.
Victorians with tall front steps and narrow entry halls slow the carry, and a backyard cottage adds a second loading point on the same lot.
Calendar and curb
Move-out and move-in around the end of the academic year bring a lot of trucks and trailers into these blocks, and parking near the university can be tight on event days. If your date is flexible, avoid those weekends. Most streets are flat and the grid is easy to drive, but older trees and narrow side streets limit where a 26-foot truck can stop. Long driveways to a rear cottage mean a carry from the street. Check with the city whether a temporary no-parking reservation makes sense on your block.
From San Jose, almost next door
The Old Quad is about 3 miles west of downtown San Jose, and we never charge for the drive to your door. South Bay morning arrival is 8 to 10 AM, and the foreman calls about 30 minutes before arriving. Moves inside Santa Clara or into central San Jose normally stay under the 10-minute line where California rules double drive time between addresses.
Old Quad checklist
- If roommates share a house, agree on who moves what and in which order.
- Measure the front door and stair of an older Victorian for big pieces.
- Tell us about a backyard cottage or converted garage in your request.
- Steer clear of the end-of-term weekends if you can.
- Ask about the 5% friend-referral discount if someone sent you to us.
Near the Old Quad
- Rose Garden movers: period homes just across the San Jose line.
- Santana Row movers: condos above shops to the south.
- Shasta-Hanchett Park movers: early 1900s homes near downtown San Jose.
- Japantown movers: east, older homes and new condos.
- Santa Clara movers: the city page.
Small loads: see small moves.
Questions and answers
Can several roommates share one move?
Yes. One crew and truck can make several stops; extra stops on a local move cost only the time. Tell us how payment will be split before the day.
I am a student with a bed and a desk. Is that too small?
No. Two movers at $145 an hour handle very small moves, with a 3-hour minimum.
Do you take apart IKEA furniture?
Yes. Disassembly and reassembly are included on a full-service move.
When should I book around the end of the school year?
As early as you can. End-of-term weekends are busy around the university, so lock in your date well ahead.
Can I pay with a card?
Yes, Visa and Mastercard with a 3% fee, or cash and money order. We do not take checks, Zelle or Venmo.
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