Real Estate & Moving

Property Manager cost in the US

Nationally, Property Manager runs about 10% of the monthly rent. This fee does not move much with local prices, so it looks similar in every city.

Typical cost

Most people pay about

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

  1. Property type
  2. Unit count
  3. Services included
  4. Tenant placement
  5. Maintenance coordination

Ways to pay less

  1. Self-manage if local
  2. Ask about leasing-only
  3. Cap markups on repairs
  4. Compare percentage vs flat
  5. Read the management agreement

Property Manager in every city

Typical estimate for each city. Open one for the full range.

District of Columbia
Mississippi
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota

Questions people ask

Property Manager: what does it cost?

Across the US, Property Manager typically costs about 10% of the monthly rent, with most prices between 8% and 12%.

Is this a quote?

No. These figures are estimates built from national price data and each city's cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.