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The Valley's most walkable neighborhood -- Ventura Blvd dining, strong community feel, 405/101 freeway access, and a mix of apartments and single-family homes for every budget.
Moving in Sherman Oaks: what we handle for you
Sherman Oaks sits at the center of the Valley's most desirable corridor -- bordered by Studio City, Encino, and Van Nuys. The 405 and 101 freeway access makes it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the Valley, while Ventura Boulevard's density of restaurants and retail gives it walkability unusual for the area.
North of Ventura: 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots with easy truck access. South of Ventura: hillside streets that climb toward the Santa Monica Mountains with varying driveway challenges. The Sherman Oaks Galleria area has seen significant condo development.
Many buildings are 1960s-70s construction with no elevator; we confirm floor and stair situation during booking.
Sherman Oaks by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Los Angeles (neighborhood) |
|---|---|
| Data area | ZIPs 91403 and 91423 |
| Population | 58,121 |
| Homes owned / rented | 40.5% / 59.5% |
| Housing type | 37.2% single-family · 2.7% in 2–4 unit buildings · 60.0% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1966–1971 (range across ZIPs) |
| Median home value | $1,430,800–$1,520,000 (range across ZIPs) |
| Median rent paid | $2,277–$2,417 a month, utilities included (range across ZIPs) |
| Average asking rent* | $2,540 a month |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
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.
60.0% of homes in Sherman Oaks are in buildings with five or more units; for those moves we book the elevator or loading dock and send the building its certificate of insurance at no charge.
Local guides: Moving to Sherman Oaks: neighborhood guide · San Fernando Valley moving guide · LA rent prices by neighborhood (2026)
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Sherman Oaks moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move in Sherman Oaks?
A 1-bedroom apartment move in Sherman Oaks runs $330–$440 with Best Movers LA (2 movers at $88/hr); a 2-bedroom $576–$832 and a 3-bedroom $840–$1,440. Your written Best Movers LA quote names the crew size and the hours.
Does Best Movers LA move in the Sherman Oaks Galleria area?
Yes -- the Galleria area condos and apartments are a regular destination. Most buildings have elevator access and good truck staging on Sepulveda.
How long does it take to move from Sherman Oaks to Downtown LA?
About 15-22 miles via the 101 or 405 -- typically 25-45 minutes depending on traffic. Morning moves avoid the worst of the commute.
Access, parking and permits in Sherman Oaks
Easy 405 and 101 access speeds up Valley-to-Westside moves.
The Ventura corridor has meters; side streets are unmetered and usually accessible.
Because Sherman Oaks sits inside Los Angeles city limits, reserving curb space for the truck runs through LADOT and not through any local city hall. Temporary no-parking signs come from the Special Traffic Control Division, (213) 485-2298, and have to be posted in advance to be enforceable at all. What the city charges and how many days of notice it wants are both set by the city and both move, so we verify them against your actual date.
Sherman Oaks sits about 18 road miles north-west of Downtown LA, but the crew’s trip to you never appears on the bill: California’s double drive time rule charges only the leg between your two addresses, counted twice. At $88/hr for two movers, our most common runs from Sherman Oaks add:
| From Sherman Oaks to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Encino | 4 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Panorama City | 7 mi · about 14 min | 28 min | $41 |
| Westchester | 17 mi · about 34 min | 68 min | $100 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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