College Moving in Waltham, MA — Brandeis, Bentley, and Beyond
“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 College Moves — Two Universities, One City
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.
Why Waltham Families Choose Us for College Moves
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.
NO HIDDEN FEES - YOU JUST PAY FOR THE TIME
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.
WHEN DO YOU START CHARGING FOR MY MOVE?
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.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS?
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.
CAN YOU MOVE THESE THINGS FOR US?
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 Dorms, Bentley Housing, and Waltham Apartments
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.
- Elevator reservations handled — coordinated with Brandeis and Bentley housing in advance
- Right-sized crew — no overstaffing or understaffing
- Early start times available — beat the August move-in rush from our Woburn base next door
- No commute charges — Woburn is right next to Waltham, billing starts almost immediately
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.
Semester Storage for Waltham Students — Right Here in Woburn
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.
All packing supplies included
boxes, tape, bubble wrap, furniture pads from our Woburn headquarters next door
Budget-friendly hourly rates
Woburn is right next to Waltham, minimal commute charges
Licensed and insured
every move fully covered
Dorm move-in and setup
room livable same day
Dorm move-out
out before the building’s window closes
Off-campus apartment moves
full service throughout Waltham
Loading and unloading only
labor-only help available
Summer and semester storage
Woburn facility right next door, starting at $89/month
Experience
Waltham college moves book up fast in August and September — and because we’re right next door in Woburn, we can often accommodate tighter timelines than other companies. Tell us the university, destination address, and move dates. Call 800-611-2201 or fill out the quote form above.
What is included in any move?
- Free in-home or phone estimates
- All necessary equipment and tools
- Assembly and disassembly of basic furniture
- Appropriate truck for your move
What about the movers?
- All employees are background checked
- All employees are trained by Smart Penny Moving
- We are 100% licensed and insured
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.