How much do property managers charge in California?
Real fee ranges from California companies that publish their prices, fee by fee.
What do you need managed?
Pick your property type to get quotes from managers who handle it.
Find the right manager for your property
Tell us what you own and where. We show the local managers who handle that kind of property, with their license, real Google ratings and the areas they serve, and you choose who gets your request.
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1Tell us about your property
Property type, size, where it is and when you need help. About a minute, one question at a time.
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2Compare managers who fit
Ratings adjusted for review count, license checks, years in business and what each company says it does. Tick up to 3 to compare side by side.
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3Hear back from the ones you pick
Only the managers you choose get your request. Free for owners, no obligation, and no company pays for its place.
Top cities in California
Most companies listed. Typical asking rent from Zillow, data through September 2026.
- Los Angeles, CALos Angeles County 181 managers$2,772 +0.8%
- San Diego, CASan Diego County 179 managers$3,004 +2.2%
- San Francisco, CASan Francisco County 66 managers$4,784 +26.4%
- San Jose, CASanta Clara County 57 managers$3,582 +7.5%
- Sacramento, CASacramento County 45 managers$2,045 +1.2%
- Long Beach, CALos Angeles County 44 managers$2,412 +2.5%
- Fresno, CAFresno County 42 managers$1,945 +3.9%
- Bakersfield, CAKern County 38 managers$1,901 +3.1%
Now in California: 2,619 companies in 391 cities. Browse all California cities
More states are coming, one at a time.
Before you hire a property manager
Straight answers for rental owners, with sources.
What does a property manager do?
The day-to-day jobs a manager takes off your hands, and what stays with you as the owner.
Is a property manager worth it?
When hiring makes sense, when managing yourself does, and how to weigh the cost.
How to choose a property manager
The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and how to compare quotes.
Do property managers need a license in California?
Who needs a real estate license to manage rentals, the main exceptions, and how to check a license in two minutes.
What to check in a property management contract
Term, cancellation, fees, repair limits and trust money, the clauses that matter most.
Run a property management company?
Your company may already be listed. Claim your free listing to receive owner quote requests and keep your details right.
Questions
How do you choose which companies to list?
We started with all 10,237 property management listings on Google in California and kept only 2,619. We took out businesses that are closed or listed twice, landlords that only rent out their own buildings, vacation-rental-only and out-of-state companies, businesses that don't manage property at all, HOA-only and commercial-only firms, companies with poor Google ratings (under 2.5 stars), and companies with little sign of recent business activity, such as no recent reviews. What's left are active companies that manage rentals for owners like you, ranked by real Google ratings adjusted for how many reviews they have, so the strongest come first.
What is a fair property management fee?
For full management in California, a monthly fee of 6% to 10% of collected rent is typical, with 8% the most common published rate. Lower rates often come with extra charges, so compare the total cost in writing. Read the guide
What services are included in property management?
Full management usually includes marketing the home, tenant screening, leases, rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, monthly statements and handling notices. Leasing-only service stops once a tenant has moved in. Read the guide
Should I hire a property manager for one rental home?
Often yes if you live more than an hour away, work full time or are new to being a landlord. If you live nearby, have time and know the rules, managing one home yourself can work, with a leasing-only service to find the tenant. Read the guide
What should I look for in a property management company?
Experience with your property type and area, an active DRE license, good and recent reviews, clear fees in writing, a fair contract you can end with reasonable notice, and good communication (owner portal, monthly statements). Read the guide
How are the ratings and badges on this site calculated?
Best match and our review badges use each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 from 100 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Highly Recommended needs 100+ reviews and strong recent reviews; User Recommended needs a high adjusted rating and strong reviews in the last 12 months. Years in business come from the company's own license date or a founding year on its website.
Can companies pay to be listed or ranked higher?
No. Listing is free and rankings follow our published rules. If we ever offer featured spots, they will be clearly labelled.