How Much Do Property Management Companies Charge in Los Angeles?

If you own a rental property in Los Angeles, one of the first questions you'll ask a property management company is: what do you charge? Here's an honest breakdown of how LA property management pricing typically works — and what to watch out for.

The typical management fee: 5%–10% of collected rent

Most Los Angeles property management companies charge a monthly fee calculated as a percentage of gross collected rent. Across the LA market, that number generally falls between 5% and 10%, depending on the property type, the number of units, and how much is included. Some companies advertise a low headline percentage but charge extra for services others include — always ask what's covered.

At Coastal Crest, our management fees start at 5% of gross collected rent — and we don't mark up maintenance or materials.

Leasing and tenant-placement fees

Many companies charge a separate leasing fee when they place a new tenant — often a flat fee or a percentage of the first month's rent. This typically covers marketing the unit, showing it, screening applicants, and preparing the lease. Ask whether the leasing fee is separate from the monthly management fee, and whether it repeats at renewal.

The hidden costs to watch for

• Maintenance markups. Some companies add 10%–20% on top of vendor invoices. Over a year, that can quietly exceed the management fee itself.
• Setup or onboarding fees. Charges just to take on your property.
• Vacancy fees. Some firms charge the management fee even when the unit sits empty.
• Long-term contracts. Multi-year agreements with early-termination penalties lock you in before a company has proven itself.

What transparent pricing looks like

A trustworthy property manager should be able to tell you, in one conversation: the monthly percentage, any leasing fee, and exactly which services are included. If the answer is complicated, that's your answer.

Our structure is simple: management fees starting at 5% of gross collected rent, no markups on maintenance or materials, and no hidden fees. And if you want to test us first, our 3-month trial has no long-term commitment and no onboarding fee.