With first month's rent checks and large security deposits necessary before moving in, moving is costly enough as it is; sometimes it's not in the budget to hire a moving company. Renting a truck is often the cheapest way to handle the moving task, especially if you wrangle in your friends to help with packing, loading and unloading.

Oakland moving truck rental companies offer trucks equipped with all the standard features, including air conditioning and automatic transmission, and most offer the option of picking up your truck in the Oakland area and dropping it off near your new location.

Purchase moving supplies like boxes and bubble wrap to make sure that all of your things survive the move intact. For interim storage options, inquire with Oakland storage companies for a free estimate.