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Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews
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275 Google reviews, 4.3★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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Serves Castro Valley · office in Livermore
1985 First St Ste 209, Livermore, CA 94550
Best Property Management is a Livermore company with offices in Fremont, Brentwood, Tracy and Palm Springs. It manages single-family homes, condos, apartments and investment property across the East Bay and Central Valley, and sells homes.
In their words: “We focus on simplifying the rental experience for both owners and tenants while ensuring complete compliance with California housing and rent control regulations.”
Review summary: Owners, tenants and agents consistently describe communicative, responsive and flexible property managers.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Pleasanton
415 Boulder Ct Ste 300, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Advantage Property Management Services is a Pleasanton company managing single-family homes, condos and apartments in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Castro Valley.
In their words: “Our average tenancy is 47 months, nearly double the national average.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention fast, thorough leasing, helpful managers and quick fixes after move-in.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Walnut Creek
39 Quail Ct #102, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
PMI Contra Costa is a Walnut Creek office of the PMI franchise, managing single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and office, retail and mixed-use property in Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda.
Review summary: Tenants often describe a professional, responsive team that handles repairs and questions helpfully.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Hayward
26250 Industrial Blvd Ste. 106, Hayward, CA 94545
ETRO Group is a Hayward company offering property management and brokerage for residential, commercial, retail, office and mixed-use properties in Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Fremont, Union City and Dublin.
In their words: “From lease administration to maintenance coordination, we keep operations efficient and responsive.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a professional, responsive team with strong local market knowledge.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Pleasant Hill
2300 Contra Costa Blvd #110, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Stokley Properties is a Pleasant Hill company managing single-family homes, condos, apartments and multi-unit buildings in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Concord, Alamo, Martinez, Moraga and San Ramon.
In their words: “Whether you have a single family home, a condominium, or a multi-unit building, we are here to help you earn more and spend less.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants describe professional, responsive managers who are straightforward and easy to work with.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Hayward
225 W Winton Ave #201, Hayward, CA 94544
ACL Property Management is a Hayward company managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and multi-family properties in Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont and nearby East Bay cities.
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a responsive, professional manager who communicates well and follows up.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Oakland
7901 Oakport St Ste 2450, Oakland, CA 94621
Black Diamond Holdings is an Oakland company offering property management, real estate sales and home financing, managing residential, office and retail property in Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Fremont, San Jose and across the Bay Area.
In their words: “Black Diamond Holdings specialises in providing residential management, tenant placement, leasing, and other property management services to the Greater Bay Area, including Oakland, Hayward, SanOl, Leandro, and Castro Valley.”
Review summary: Owners, including out-of-town clients, often mention prompt communication, good tenant placement and thorough, efficient management.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Pleasanton
350 Main St Ste F, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Silver Creek Property Management is a Pleasanton company that manages residential rental homes and offers leasing and investment sales in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Fremont, Castro Valley and Tracy.
Review summary: Most owners describe a responsive, professional and supportive team, including for first-time landlords.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Hayward
966 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
Real Property Management Masters is a Hayward office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing rental homes and some commercial property in Hayward, Castro Valley, Fremont, Union City, Newark, San Leandro and Oakland.
In their words: “We provide clear fee schedules with no hidden charges, providing in writing what all our services entail.”
Review summary: Most owners describe a professional, efficient team that finds tenants and arranges repairs quickly.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Pleasanton
4460 Black Ave Ste D, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Pleasanton Management - Daisy Borba is a Pleasanton business whose owner has invested in and managed property in the Tri-Valley since 1989, managing homes, condos and townhomes in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville.
In their words: “We are so confident of our ability to keep your property occupied with qualified tenants that we will not get paid any fee while your property is vacant.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a reliable, communicative team that is flexible and quick to respond.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Fremont
39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy #310, Fremont, CA 94538
East Bay Property Management and Consulting is a Fremont company with over 15 years of experience managing single-family homes, townhomes, condos, apartments and retail property in Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Union City, Castro Valley and Dublin.
In their words: “We only manage properties in the East Bay, and we have dozens of “boots on the ground” to provide the local knowledge needed to manage your property.”
Review summary: Tenants and vendors mostly mention responsive, caring staff and clear, efficient communication.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Hayward
249 W Jackson St ste 505, Hayward, CA 94544
Hayward Property Management is a family business with 23+ years of experience managing single-family homes, townhouses and condos in Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Castro Valley, San Leandro and San Lorenzo.
In their words: “We conduct inspections upon move-in and move-out that include documentation of the property’s condition and ensure all maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner.”
All Bay Property Management is a family-owned Castro Valley company that has managed income properties and condos for owners in Castro Valley and nearby areas since 1994.
In their words: “All Bay Property Management never adds a surcharge to the cost of a repair.”
Serves Castro Valley · office in Dublin
11501 Dublin Blvd Ste 200, Dublin, CA 94568
Unique Realty and Property Management is a broker-led Dublin company managing single-family homes, townhomes and condos in the Tri-Valley, including San Ramon, Danville, Livermore and Castro Valley, with Cantonese and Mandarin spoken.
In their words: “Unique Property Management is a full-service residential management company serving the Tri-Valley.”
Adams Adams & Morris is a Castro Valley firm, formed in 1956 by a father and son, managing residential, apartment, office, retail, commercial and industrial property and offering real estate sales.
In their words: “As your property management company, we deal with tenant issues, collect rent, handle maintenance and repairs, and qualify new tenants.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants mostly mention easy contact and good customer service.
Serves Castro Valley · office in San Leandro
2033 Miramonte Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
KAE Real Estate Services is a Castro Valley company, founded in 1972, managing apartments, townhomes and other rentals in San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward and the East Bay, drawing on experience operating its own properties.
In their words: “Building on our experience, we offer an effective and affordable range of management services that you can choose from to meet your specific needs.”
Serves Castro Valley · office in Union City
33584 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
Affordable Property Management is a Union City company that has managed residential homes, apartments and commercial property since 1985 in Fremont, Union City, Newark, Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley and Dublin.
In their words: “Our company has provided full property management service for over 30 years to help owners rent their residential homes.”
Serves Castro Valley · office in San Ramon
12885 Alcosta Blvd # A, San Ramon, CA 94583
Castle Management Company is a San Ramon firm managing apartment complexes, single-family homes, condos and commercial, office and retail property across Contra Costa, Alameda and other Bay Area counties.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Walnut Creek
1196 Boulevard Way #10, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Bay's Elite Management Group is a family business started in July 2000, based in Saranap, that manages multifamily apartment and commercial properties in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward and other East Bay cities.
In their words: “Bay’s Elite Management Inc. is a subsidiary of BEI which has been managing multifamily assets in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties since 2003.”
Review summary: Tenants often describe a responsive owner and team who work to make things right.
Serves Castro Valley · office in Alameda
1406 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
Gallagher & Lindsey Property Management is a locally owned Alameda company founded in 1967 that manages residential, multifamily and commercial property in Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, San Leandro and other East Bay cities.
In their words: “For property owners, we specialize in marketing and managing residential and commercial properties.”
Serves Castro Valley · office in Oakland
4844 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
The Lapham Company Property Management is an Oakland firm serving Bay Area renters and owners since 1911, managing single-family and multi-family homes and commercial property in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda and nearby cities.
In their words: “We custom tailor management programs to meet the needs of each individual property and its ownership.”
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Rents in Castro Valley are $55 above the Alameda County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$207 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Castro Valley's typical asking rent is $55 (1.9%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Castro Valley is number 7 of 14 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): San Lorenzo. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, March and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 7 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | $3,011 | +7.4% | 21 |
| San Lorenzo | $2,734 | 0 | |
| San Leandro | $2,517 | +3.2% | 7 |
| Hayward | $2,652 | +3.9% | 9 |
| Union City | $2,913 | +7.8% | 2 |
| San Ramon | $3,121 | +6.2% | 10 |
| Danville | $4,324 | +3.0% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 21 property management companies in Castro Valley, Alameda County. We matched a current California real estate license for 10 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Hayward and San Ramon, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Castro Valley is $3,011 (September 2026); +7.4% over the past year and +16.8% over five years. About 27.5% of homes in Castro Valley are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 21 property management companies in Castro Valley, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 19 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 10 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Castro Valley was $3,011 a month in September 2026, +7.4% on a year earlier.
Over the 7 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, March and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.