“If I could rate the movers with 10 stars, I would. Pedro and Alberto were fantastic! They were friendly, professional, and they did a great job. I highly recommend them.”
Belmont families regularly send students to some of the most competitive universities in Greater Boston — Harvard, MIT, Tufts in nearby Medford, Boston University, Northeastern, and others. Every August, those students need to get from a large Belmont home to a dorm room or off-campus apartment, often with significantly more belongings than a car can handle.
Smart Penny Moving® handles college moves from Belmont to campuses across Greater Boston. Because we’re headquartered in Woburn — minutes from Belmont — there are no commute charges before the job starts. Our crew leaves from Woburn, loads at your Belmont address, and delivers directly to the campus destination on time.
Belmont homes are typically large and well-furnished — which means a college move from Belmont often involves more than just a few boxes. Bed frames, desks, full wardrobes, musical instruments, sports equipment, monitors, kitchen items — all of it needs to be handled properly from your Belmont driveway to the destination dorm or apartment.
We know the dorm access rules and elevator reservation requirements at Boston-area universities. Move-in day in August is one of the busiest days in the region — having a crew that leaves from Belmont’s neighbor city and knows the campuses makes the logistics dramatically smoother for students and parents alike.
Let's keep it clear: Smart Penny Moving only charges you for the time you need our services. There are no hidden charges or fees, as we like to keep the billing process simple.
Moving from Belmont? We begin charging for time when we leave our Woburn headquarters and stop charging when we arrive back. Because Woburn is just minutes from Belmont, your effective moving time starts almost immediately. We don't charge for traffic!
In addition to charging for time, we also add on costs for providing tape, boxes, shrink wrap, and mattress covers. If you have your own supplies we happily use yours and no additional charge will be levied.
There are a couple of items we do not transport, including the following: A. Gas, B. Paints, C. Passports, D. Money, E. Phones, F. Animals
Moving from a large Belmont home into a college dorm or off-campus apartment is a bigger logistical challenge than most people anticipate. What fills a Belmont bedroom doesn’t always fit neatly into a dorm, and the buildings at Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, BU, and Tufts each have their own access rules, elevator schedules, and move-in windows. Our crew coordinates with campus housing in advance so there’s no scrambling on move day.
We handle all typical college move items from Belmont homes — bed frames, desks, dressers, computers, monitors, musical instruments, sports equipment, kitchen boxes, and clothing — all wrapped or boxed properly. Nothing gets tossed loose into the truck.
Move-in day in Cambridge is one of the busiest days of the year in this city. Having a crew that’s done it before — and knows the buildings, the streets, and the timing — makes the difference between a smooth morning and a stressful one. We handle the logistics. You focus on getting settled.
College moves don’t follow a normal schedule — internships, study abroad semesters, and post-graduation uncertainty all create situations where Belmont students need somewhere safe for their belongings between moves.
Our Woburn storage facility is minutes from Belmont — starting at $89/month with climate control and 24-hour surveillance. The same team that moves you stores your belongings and delivers them back when you’re ready. No second vendor, no extra coordination.
Graduating and not sure where you’re landing yet? We can store everything from your Belmont home or campus while you figure out the next move — so you’re not rushed into a decision just because the lease ended.
boxes, tape, bubble wrap, furniture pads; everything comes with us from Woburn
no commute charges from nearby Woburn headquarters
every move fully covered; your belongings and the buildings we work in are protected from the moment we arrive at your Belmont address.
everything carried in and placed where you want it; room set up and livable the same day so the student can settle in immediately.
efficient and careful, out before the building’s move-out window closes; we coordinate timing with campus housing in advance.
full service from your Belmont home to apartments near Boston-area campuses; packing, transport, and placement all handled.
if you’ve already packed and just need the muscle, labor-only help is available; we bring the equipment, you handle the boxes.
Woburn facility minutes from Belmont, starting at $89/month
Don’t forget to check out our packing tips page and use our printable moving checklist. If you have any questions about the moving process, please refer to our FAQs page.
