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Century-old Victorians, hillside streets and neighbors who've been here generations — moves done with respect.
Moving in Boyle Heights: what we handle for you
Boyle Heights holds some of LA's oldest housing stock — early-1900s Victorians and Craftsman homes with original woodwork that deserves preservation-grade care: padded door frames, floor runners, and reversible disassembly of antique pieces. That's our default mode here.
The streets sloping toward the river and the narrow alleys reward planning: we check your address on satellite before quoting and send the right-size truck the first time. Crossing to DTLA, East LA or Lincoln Heights bills 15–25 minutes of drive time — among the cheapest moves in the city.
Mariachi Plaza apartments, hillside duplexes off Wabash, family compounds near Hollenbeck Park — each gets a plan, not a guess.
Boyle Heights by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Los Angeles (neighborhood) |
|---|---|
| Data area | ZIP 90033 |
| Population | 45,647 |
| Homes owned / rented | 17.6% / 82.4% |
| Housing type | 39.8% single-family · 19.8% in 2–4 unit buildings · 40.1% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1952 |
| Median home value | $707,200 |
| Median rent paid | $1,467 a month, utilities included |
| Average asking rent* | $2,311 a month |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 79.0% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. *Average asking rent in buildings with 50+ units, all sizes, from RentCafe (August 2026). Neighborhood lines don’t follow ZIP codes exactly, so read these as figures for the wider area.
19.8% of homes are duplexes to fourplexes — exterior stairs, shared driveways and tight side yards are part of the job here, alongside 39.8% single-family houses. The median home was built in 1952; older buildings mean narrower doorways and tighter stairwells, so we measure the big pieces and pad door frames before anything moves. 79.0% of residents speak Spanish at home — so do our office and most of our crews.
Local guides: LA rent prices by neighborhood (2026)
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Boyle Heights moving FAQ
How much is a move from Boyle Heights to downtown?
A typical 1-bedroom runs $330–$440 with Best Movers LA, and short hops across the river often finish near the low end because the double drive time is only 20–30 minutes. Best Movers LA prices the job before the truck is booked, not after it is loaded.
Does Best Movers LA protect old houses properly?
Yes — full floor, door-frame and banister protection is standard in the neighborhood's historic homes, at no extra charge.
Does Best Movers LA work Sundays?
Yes, 7 days a week, 7am–8pm, weekend same price as weekday.
Access, parking and permits in Boyle Heights
Curb space in Boyle Heights is a City of Los Angeles matter: temporary no-parking signs come from LADOT’s Special Traffic Control Division, (213) 485-2298, and only count if they are posted before move day. We check the current fee and notice period for your date.
Boyle Heights is about 3 road miles east of Downtown LA — a distance you don’t pay for. Under California’s double drive time rule only the drive between your two addresses is billed, counted twice; on our most common runs from Boyle Heights at $88/hr for two movers, that adds:
| From Boyle Heights to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown LA | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| East Los Angeles | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Silver Lake | 6 mi · about 12 min | 24 min | $35 |
| Arcadia | 16 mi · about 32 min | 64 min | $94 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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