Starving Students Review 2026 (Riverside, CA)
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Starving Students is a 3.3/5-rated California full-service mover. Starving Students earns 35% positive reviews across 17 verified customer reviews. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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Starving Students at a glance
- Industry experience: 3/5
- Customer service: 3/5
- Review quality: 3.5/5
- Quote accuracy: 3.76/5
Starving Students' services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
- International moving
- Storage: Offered by 53% of Riverside movers (63% nationally)
- Piano moving: A specialty offered by 34% of Riverside movers (42% nationally)
What this Starving Students review covers
Professional and polite staff
Helpful movers
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Company stats
Read full reviewIndustry experience 3.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Starving Students has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like estate moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Starving Students has about 35% positive reviews across roughly 17 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Starving Students.
Customer service 3.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Starving Students emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
Overall, I'm happy with the service. The two guys that helped me move were very friendly and professional. They took great care of my belongings and helped me set up some large/heavy items.
I called them when the original movers flaked out. They were prompt and professional. Thank you Gabriel and Chaz.
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What do customers say about Starving Students?
Starving Students pulls in 35% positive reviews out of 17 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 59% negative, and 6% neutral.
What customers like most about Starving Students
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the Starving Students's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
- Helpful movers: Movers were more than just muscle—they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.
Most common complaints about Starving Students
- Higher-than-expected costs: Final bills were occasionally much higher than initial estimates, upsetting customers.
- Delayed arrival or delivery: Several reviewers experienced frustrating delays either on moving day or with final delivery.
- Inaccurate estimates: Estimates from Starving Students were sometimes way off from what customers were ultimately billed.
Positive Starving Students Reviews
Brielle Brown, Google
Overall, I'm happy with the service. The two guys that helped me move were very friendly and professional. They took great care of my belongings and helped me set up some large/heavy items.
Anna Molina, Google
I called them when the original movers flaked out. They were prompt and professional. Thank you Gabriel and Chaz.
Mariah Holmes, Google
Great moving service. Our movers were friendly, polite, and very professional. Took great care of my belongings, and even helped unpack/set up some of the bigger/heavier items. TJ and Joey were simply amazing.-thanks guys!
Negative Starving Students Reviews
Marvel Willis, Google
They sent two men they were slow and only one was working. They charged me a total of $1200.00 dollars extremely to much money.
Michelle Hunt, Google
They were supposed to be there in the morning & didn't show up until 2:30 in the afternoon. I only had to move the equivalent of a 1 bedroom apartment. It took them 6 hours & had no supplies
jennifer ramirez, Google
I was quoted 4 hours with 4 movers and they took 7.5 moving exactly what I disclosed we needed moved plus 30 min of driving time so 8 hours for 4 hour job.
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How moveBuddha rated Starving Students
Starving Students earns a 3.3/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's below the 3.6/5 average among Riverside movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | Starving Students | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 3/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 3.5/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 3/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 3.76/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 3/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 3/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 3/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 3/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of Starving Students
Polite crews, costly surprises: Starving Students received praise for service quality but faced strong complaints about pricing and scheduling. Customer feedback from 17 reviews includes six positive reviews (35.3%), ten negative reviews (58.8%), and one neutral review (5.9%), though the neutral entry has no written details. Positive comments describe professional, polite movers who protected belongings, helped with heavy setup, and responded promptly after another mover failed. Negative feedback reports higher charges, late arrivals, long job times, and estimates that proved inaccurate. Several customers also mentioned subcontracted crews and weak follow-up. Customers who compared bids said the initial price looked lower than major movers, but final charges could rise sharply, making Starving Students less predictable than competing options they mentioned.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated October 2026.
How much does Starving Students cost?
Starving Students does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Riverside charge an average of $132/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom California move
$990 – $2,286
How does Starving Students compare to other Riverside movers?
Starving Students ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Riverside on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Riverside movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.44 |
88% | A+ | ||
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4.62 |
88% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
93% | C | ||
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4.44 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
92% | NR | ||
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4.66 |
76% | A+ | ||
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4.28 |
91% | N/A | ||
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4.36 |
89% | A+ | ||
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4.44 |
80% | A+ | ||
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4.28 |
90% | F |
Final verdict: Starving Students
Starving Students earns a 3.3/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 35% positive customer reviews across 17 verified reviews. Starving Students has built a reputation for professional and polite staff and helpful movers, making it worth a look for your California move.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about Starving Students
How long has Starving Students been in business?
Starving Students' exact founding year is not publicly listed.
Does Starving Students offer piano moving?
Yes, Starving Students offers piano moving. That's a specialty only 34% of Riverside movers provide, compared to 42% nationally.
How does Starving Students' review score compare to other California movers?
Starving Students earns 35% positive customer reviews across 17 verified customer reviews. Its composite moveBuddha score is 3.3/5. That's below the 89% average among Riverside movers, and below the 91% California average.
Does Starving Students require a deposit?
How much deposit Starving Students asks for depends on your move type and timing. Most California full-service movers either require no deposit or a small holding deposit to secure your booking date. Confirm deposit terms directly when requesting your quote.
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