Moving to Arlington, TX: a practical guide

Whether you're moving across Arlington or arriving from somewhere else, this guide covers the practical side of the move: a packing timeline, what to ask your building or HOA, how to handle North Texas heat, and how STORVA's reusable tote drop-off and pickup works in Arlington. For tote rental details and pricing, see our Arlington tote rental page.

Your Arlington packing timeline

  • 4–6 weeks out: set your date, book a truck or movers, and ask your new building or HOA about move rules.
  • 3–4 weeks out: start packing rarely used rooms and closets; reserve your totes.
  • 1–2 weeks out: pack room by room, finishing each before you start the next.
  • Move week: pack a first-night tote and stage containers by the door, labeled by room.
  • After the move: unpack priority rooms first, then stack empty totes by the door for pickup.

Apartment and house moves in Arlington

Arlington has a mix of homes, and the right plan depends on yours. For apartments and condos, ask the leasing office early about elevator reservations, loading areas, move-in hours and whether movers need a certificate of insurance. For houses, check driveway and street parking for the truck, and plan the order rooms will be loaded.

In an HOA community, ask whether there are rules about moving trucks, parking or hours. In any building, ask whether the old and new addresses have quiet hours on the day you plan to move.

Questions to ask your building or HOA

  • Do I need to reserve an elevator or loading dock, and for how long?
  • Are there allowed move-in and move-out hours?
  • Where can a truck park, and is a permit or pass needed?
  • Do movers need to provide a certificate of insurance?
  • Is there a move-in deposit or fee?

Moving in Arlington during the summer

North Texas summers are hot. Load early in the morning, keep water close, and move heat-sensitive items — medications, electronics, candles, photos and plants — in your air-conditioned car rather than a closed truck. Pack the days before so move day is only carrying.

Local tips for Arlington

UT Arlington semesters: Student housing near UT Arlington fills up at semester start and end. Book totes early for those weeks.

Event-day traffic: Stadium and ballpark events in the Entertainment District can slow traffic. Check the event calendar before picking a moving day.

Apartment move rules: Many Arlington apartments set move-in hours and elevator rules. Ask your leasing office before you book your truck.

Common reasons Arlington customers rent totes

  • UTA student move-in and move-out weeks
  • Shared-apartment moves split between roommates
  • Family homes in southwest Arlington
  • Short-term packing between leases

How STORVA drop-off and pickup works in Arlington

STORVA serves Arlington as part of our Tarrant County area. Choose a package and your drop-off and pickup dates online. We drop the empty 27-gallon totes (and dollies with most packages) at your Arlington address; you pack, move and unpack on your schedule; then we pick the empty totes up on the date you chose — from your new address if it's in our DFW service area. Next-day drop-off is available; for weekends and the end of the month, book 2–3 days ahead.

We regularly serve areas including UTA / College Park, Viridian, Dalworthington Gardens edge, Pantego edge, Interlochen, Southwest Arlington, with ZIP codes such as 76001, 76006, 76010, 76011, 76012. Not sure about your address? Call (214) 444-3699 or email hello@storva.com.

  • Dorm / Studio: 10 totes, 1 week included, $79.
  • 1 Bedroom: 20 totes + 1 dolly, 2 weeks included, $109.
  • 2–3 Bedrooms: 40 totes + 1 dolly, 2 weeks included, $189.
  • 4+ Bedrooms: 60 totes + 2 dollies, 2 weeks included, $239.

Moving between Arlington and nearby cities

Many moves start and end in different DFW cities. If you're moving between Arlington and Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Irving, North Richland Hills, we can drop off at one address and pick up from the other as long as both are in our service area.

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Frequently asked questions

Does STORVA deliver moving totes in Arlington?

Yes. We drop off empty reusable 27-gallon totes in Arlington and pick up the empties on the date you choose.

Can you pick up from my new address if I'm moving out of Arlington?

Yes, as long as the new address is in our Dallas–Fort Worth service area.

Does STORVA move my belongings in Arlington?

No. STORVA rents empty totes and dollies. You pack, move and unpack your own belongings, and we pick up the empty totes.

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