Real Estate & Moving, California
Property Manager cost in San Jose, CA
This fee does not move much with local prices, so San Jose sits near the national figure of about 10% of the monthly rent.
Typical cost
Typical in San Jose
10%
of the monthly rent
Fair price range: 8% to 12%
- On the low end
- 8%
- On the high end
- 12%
This is a percentage fee, so it does not change with local prices. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Property type
- Unit count
- Services included
- Tenant placement
- Maintenance coordination
Ways to pay less
- Self-manage if local
- Ask about leasing-only
- Cap markups on repairs
- Compare percentage vs flat
- Read the management agreement
Property Manager in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| National typical | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| San Francisco, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| New York, NY | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Cambridge, MA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
Other Real Estate & Moving costs in San Jose
- Real Estate Agent Commission5.7% of the sale price
- Home Appraiser$690 per appraisal
- Mortgage Broker1.5% of the loan amount
- Home Stager$2,415 per project
- Moving Company$1,530 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)
- Storage Unit$152 per month
- Packing Service$90 per hour
- Title / Escrow Fees$1,900 per closing (title insurance and settlement fees)
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Questions people ask
Property Manager in San Jose: what does it cost?
In San Jose, CA, Property Manager typically costs about 10% of the monthly rent, with most prices between 8% and 12%.
Why is San Jose the same as the national price?
Percentage fees and fees set largely by state rules do not rise or fall with local rents and wages, so the estimate is not adjusted by city.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.