“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.”
Somerville is home to Tufts University — which means college move-in and move-out season hits this city directly every August and May. Beyond Tufts, Somerville’s location on the Green Line Extension connects residents easily to Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, BU, and other Greater Boston campuses. Students living in Davis Square, Powder House, and the Tufts neighborhood move in and out of apartments and dorms constantly throughout the academic year.
Smart Penny Moving® handles college moves within Somerville and from Somerville to campuses throughout Greater Boston. We know Tufts’ on-campus housing logistics — which buildings have elevator access, what the move-in window restrictions are, and how to work efficiently within the university’s guidelines. We’re headquartered in Woburn — a short drive from Somerville — so travel time stays short and your hourly rate stays efficient.
Somerville’s triple-deckers and older apartment buildings create real logistical challenges for college moves — tight staircases, no elevators, limited street parking. Our crew knows how to work through these conditions efficiently without damaging walls or doorframes. With 67% of Somerville residents being renters, apartment turnover here is constant — and we’ve handled moves in every building type the city has.
For Tufts students and families moving from out of state or internationally, we offer full packing services so the student doesn’t have to coordinate everything alone. Semester storage is available at our Woburn facility for students between academic years or studying abroad.
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 Somerville? We begin charging when we leave our Woburn headquarters and stop when we return. Woburn is a short drive from Somerville. 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
Somerville student housing runs the full range — Tufts’ on-campus residential halls, off-campus apartments near Davis Square and Powder House, and triple-deckers throughout the city. Each comes with its own access rules, parking challenges, and physical constraints. Our crew coordinates with campus housing in advance and plans around Somerville’s street parking realities so there’s no scrambling on move day.
We handle all typical college move items — 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 at Tufts and around Somerville is one of the busiest days of the year in this city. Parking is limited, streets are crowded, and every building has its own rules. 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 in Somerville don’t follow a normal schedule — lease overlaps, study abroad semesters, internships in other cities, and post-graduation uncertainty all create situations where students need somewhere safe for their belongings.
Our Woburn storage facility is a short drive from Somerville — starting at $89/month with climate control and 24-hour surveillance. Same team that moves you stores your belongings and delivers them back when you’re ready. No second vendor, no extra coordination.
Graduating from Tufts and not sure where you’re landing yet? We can store everything from your Somerville apartment while you figure out your next move — no pressure to decide just because the lease ended.
boxes, tape, bubble wrap, furniture pads from Woburn
short commute from Woburn keeps costs down
every move fully covered
room livable same day
out before the building’s window closes
Davis Square, Powder House, Winter Hill, and beyond
labor-only help available
Woburn facility minutes from Somerville, 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.
