Real Estate & Moving, California
Property Manager cost in Santa Barbara, CA
This fee does not move much with local prices, so Santa Barbara sits near the national figure of about 10% of the monthly rent.
Typical cost
Typical in Santa Barbara
10%
of the monthly rent
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| National typical | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Berkeley, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Fremont, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Cambridge, MA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Bellevue, WA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Santa Barbara
- Real Estate Agent Commission5.7% of the sale price
- Home Appraiser$670 per appraisal
- Mortgage Broker1.5% of the loan amount
- Home Stager$2,345 per project
- Moving Company$1,440 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)
- Storage Unit$147 per month
- Packing Service$84 per hour
- Title / Escrow Fees$1,900 per closing (title insurance and settlement fees)
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Questions people ask
Property Manager in Santa Barbara: what does it cost?
In Santa Barbara, CA, Property Manager typically costs about 10% of the monthly rent, with most prices between 8% and 12%.
Why is Santa Barbara 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.