“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.”
Waltham is home to both Brandeis University and Bentley University — two campuses, two completely different student populations, and two sets of move-in and move-out logistics every August and May. Brandeis students moving into on-campus housing in the South Street corridor and Bentley students settling into dorms and off-campus apartments near Beaver Street create significant moving activity throughout Waltham every semester.
Smart Penny Moving® handles college moves within Waltham and from Waltham to campuses across Greater Boston. We’re headquartered in Woburn — right next door to Waltham — which means travel time is minimal and your hourly rate stays efficient. We know both campuses, their housing logistics, and the Waltham streets around them.
Waltham’s mix of housing types — historic Victorians near the Charles River, multi-family homes throughout Angleside and Banks Square, and apartment buildings near both campuses — means college moves here vary significantly. Some students are moving out of large family homes across the city, others from compact apartments near campus. We plan the move around the specific property and the specific situation.
For Brandeis and Bentley families moving from out of state or internationally, we offer full packing services so the student doesn’t have to coordinate everything alone. Because we’re literally next door in Woburn, we can respond quickly and get things arranged fast.
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 Waltham? We begin charging when we leave our Woburn headquarters and stop when we return. Woburn is right next door to Waltham — 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
Brandeis and Bentley each have their own on-campus housing rules, elevator schedules, and move-in windows. We coordinate with campus housing in advance so there’s no scrambling on move day. For students moving into off-campus apartments in Waltham, we handle the full move from pickup to placement — including furniture assembly once you’re in.
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 Brandeis and Bentley is busy — parking near both campuses is limited and every building has its own rules. Having a crew that’s done it before and leaves from right next door in Woburn makes the difference between a smooth morning and a stressful one. We handle the logistics. You focus on getting settled.
College moves at Brandeis and Bentley don’t follow a normal schedule — internships, study abroad semesters, and post-graduation uncertainty all create situations where students need somewhere safe for their belongings.
Our Woburn storage facility is literally next door to Waltham — 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 Brandeis or Bentley and not sure where you’re landing yet? We can store everything from your Waltham address while you figure out your next move — no pressure to decide just because the lease ended.
boxes, tape, bubble wrap, furniture pads from our Woburn headquarters next door
Woburn is right next to Waltham, minimal commute charges
every move fully covered
room livable same day
out before the building’s window closes
full service throughout Waltham
labor-only help available
Woburn facility right next door, 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.
