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Olympia, WA

Olympia Apartment Movers

4.9 stars · $160/hr · Licensed and insured (UTC #HG064499)

Why Rainbow

Olympia Apartment Movers, done right

Apartment moves in Olympia are their own game. Tight stairs, elevator reservations, loading zone windows, and the building manager who needs a Certificate of Insurance two days before move day. We handle all of it. We've moved students out of every apartment complex on the Westside, condos and lofts in downtown Olympia, and the apartments along Black Lake Boulevard. Our trucks are based in Tumwater so we're 10-15 minutes from anywhere in Olympia.

Most Olympia apartment moves are studios or 1-bedrooms — 2 to 4 hours of work, depending on stairs and how much packing is left when we arrive. We bring blankets, dollies, straps, and floor protection. Mattress covers and shrink wrap are included, not upcharged. If your building requires a Certificate of Insurance (some downtown buildings do, most apartments don't), we provide it free with 48 hours notice. If you have stairs and no elevator, we plan for it — extra crew, extra time built into the quote.

Olympia Apartment Movers — Rainbow Movers crew at work

How It Works

Simple process

1. Quick quote

Call or use the form. We ask move date, apartment size, stairs or elevator, and approximate inventory. Quote takes 5 minutes.

2. Confirm logistics

If your building needs a COI or has elevator booking rules, we coordinate with management before move day. No surprises.

3. Move day

We arrive on time, blanket-wrap furniture, protect floors and door frames, and load efficiently. Same crew unloads.

What It Costs

Real pricing

Most Olympia apartment moves run 2-4 hours at $160/hr — about $320-640 total. Larger 2BRs with packing or stairs add 1-2 hours.

Included

What you get

2 professional movers + fully equipped truck
Blankets, dollies, straps, mattress covers
Floor and wall protection
Furniture disassembly and reassembly
Free Certificate of Insurance if required
No weekend or after-hours surcharges

Common Questions

Olympia Apartment Movers FAQ

How much does it cost to move an apartment in Olympia?

Studio or 1BR apartment moves typically run $320-480 (2-3 hours at $160/hr). 2BR apartments run $480-800. Stairs without elevators add 30-60 minutes per flight.

Do you provide a Certificate of Insurance for Olympia apartment buildings?

Yes — free of charge with 48 hours notice. Most downtown Olympia buildings (apartments near the Capitol, lofts on 4th, condo complexes) require it. We send the COI directly to your building manager.

What if my Olympia apartment has stairs and no elevator?

We plan for it. We've moved out of 3rd-floor walk-ups and 5th-floor units with no elevator. Stairs add about 20-30 minutes per flight per major item — we factor that into the quote so there's no surprise.

Can you do same-day or next-day apartment moves in Olympia?

Often yes, especially mid-week. Weekends and end-of-month dates fill faster. Call early in the week if you need a Saturday slot.

Ready to move?

Call Rainbow Movers

(206) 778-1827