Movers in Cerritos — Flat-Rate, Insured, No Hidden Fees
Planned streets, larger homes and the 605/91 at your corner — one-trip moves sized for Cerritos square footage.
Moving in Cerritos: what we handle for you
Cerritos homes run bigger than the county average — two-story floor plans, full garages and storage that doubles the inventory. We quote off the complete picture and send 4-mover crews with the big truck so the move ends in one trip, not two.
The planned street grid and real driveways make access easy; what decides the day is honest inventory counting, which is exactly what Best Movers LA's quotes do. Most 3–4 bedroom homes finish in 6–8 hours.
Lakewood, Norwalk, La Mirada, Buena Park and Artesia all sit within 15–20 minutes of drive time — and Orange County crossings bill the same flat rates.
Cerritos by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Cerritos (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 47,867 |
| Homes owned / rented | 75.9% / 24.1% |
| Housing type | 88.3% single-family · 4.3% in 2–4 unit buildings · 7.3% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1974 |
| Median home value | $935,300 |
| Median rent paid | $2,930 a month, utilities included |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Houses make up 88.3% of homes in Cerritos, so plenty of moves here involve a garage and a yard to clear as well as the rooms inside.
Services available in Cerritos
Cerritos moving FAQ
How much does a 4-bedroom move cost in Cerritos?
Typically $1,430–$1,850 with 4 Best Movers LA movers at $168/hr — full-garage inventory counted up front.
Does Best Movers LA cross into Orange County?
Yes — Buena Park, Anaheim, Fullerton hops bill minimal drive time at the same rates.
Can Best Movers LA move us within the same neighborhood?
Yes — short hops still carry the 3-hour minimum, and most same-area moves finish right around it.
Access, parking and permits in Cerritos
Cerritos is its own city, so a curb reservation for the moving truck goes through the City of Cerritos, not LADOT. We confirm its current form, fee and notice period for your date.
Cerritos is about 21 road miles south-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 Cerritos at $88/hr for two movers, that adds:
| From Cerritos to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 2 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| La Palma | 2 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| La Mirada | 7 mi · about 14 min | 28 min | $41 |
| Huntington Park | 16 mi · about 32 min | 64 min | $94 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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