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Serves Lafayette · office in Concord
1647 Willow Pass Rd Ste 1, Concord, CA 94520
Contra Costa Property Management is a Concord company managing single-family homes, townhouses and condos in Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Dublin and San Ramon.
In their words: “We serve Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Dublin, San Ramon, Brentwood, Pleasanton, Moraga, Alamo, Danville areas specializing in single family homes, town houses, and condos, using the leading property management software on the Market.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a diligent manager who responds quickly and handles difficult tenants well.
Serves Lafayette · 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 Lafayette · office in Walnut Creek
2121 N California Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Ukiyo Property Management is a Walnut Creek company that leases and manages higher-end single-family homes, condos and townhomes in Lamorinda, Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville and San Ramon.
Review summary: Owners often describe an honest, experienced and diligent owner and a caring team.
Serves Lafayette · 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 Lafayette · office in Oakland
1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612
Ukiyo Property Management is an Oakland company with over 40 years of combined experience, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and multi-family properties in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Francisco, Piedmont and nearby East Bay cities.
In their words: “Our photography package includes photos of nearby neighborhood locations to highlight the benefits of renting your property.”
Serves Lafayette · office in Martinez
1310 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
Welcome Home Management is a Martinez company incorporated in 2021 that manages single-family homes, multi-family buildings and apartments in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, including Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Danville and Lafayette.
In their words: “If for any reason you wish to discontinue your service with us, you can cancel your agreement at any time with no penalties.”
PMI East Bay is a Martinez office of the PMI property management franchise, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, apartments and HOAs across Contra Costa County, including Concord, Clayton, Antioch, Brentwood and Alamo.
In their words: “We utilize state-of-the-art technology that allows our property owners know how their investments are doing, while providing tenants real-time access to maintenance requests and billing.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a professional, knowledgeable team that finds tenants and keeps them informed.
Serves Lafayette · office in San Ramon
231 Market Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583
Windsor Pacific Property Management is a San Ramon company in business since 1987, managing single-family homes, townhomes and condos in the Tri-Valley and nearby areas such as Danville, Blackhawk, Pleasanton, Livermore and Walnut Creek.
In their words: “We collect rent online, supervise maintenance without any mark-ups, provide professional accounting and statements, and coordinate the eviction process if necessary.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention long relationships, professional service and timely handling of maintenance.
Serves Lafayette · office in Walnut Creek
1910 Olympic Blvd #315, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
MSB Property Management is a Walnut Creek company, founded by property owners, that has managed single-family homes, townhomes, condos and multi-unit buildings in the East Bay since 1995, from Berkeley and El Cerrito to Danville and Hayward.
In their words: “Founded by property owners for property owners, MSB has been managing units ranging from single-family homes to large apartment communities in the East Bay since 1995.”
Serves Lafayette · office in Walnut Creek
1333 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Profit Property Management is a Walnut Creek company managing single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and apartment complexes in Contra Costa County, including Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette and Orinda.
In their words: “We coordinate all property upkeep and emergency repairs with trusted vendors.”
836 Avalon Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
Square Box Properties is a Lafayette company offering property management, sales, leasing and consulting for single-family homes, multi-family, retail and mixed-use properties in Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord.
In their words: “Our management service includes regular maintenance checks, emergency repairs, and landscaping services, unit turnovers, and Remodel project management to keep properties in optimal condition.”
Serves Lafayette · 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 Lafayette · 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 Lafayette · office in Oakland
3521 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Discovery Investment is an Oakland company that has managed apartments, homes and commercial property in the Bay Area since 1979, including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville and Fremont.
In their words: “Our goal is to find responsible and reliable tenants.”
Serves Lafayette · office in Oakland
6400 Moraga Ave #4, Oakland, CA 94611
Wellington Property Co is an Oakland firm, established in 2003, managing multifamily, commercial and city-owned property, along with single-family homes, in Alameda and Contra Costa counties for owners, investors and the City of Oakland.
In their words: “Currently, we manage about 600 units in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties that take the form of single family homes, multi-family residences, commercial properties and garages.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention prompt, professional communication, timely repairs and well-kept older buildings.
Serves Lafayette · office in San Leandro
14895 E 14th St Ste 460, San Leandro, CA 94578
SLPM Property Management is a San Leandro company that has managed homes, condos, townhouses, multi-unit buildings, apartments and commercial property for small owners in Oakland and the East Bay since 1978.
In their words: “Our 12-point screening process includes credit checks, criminal background, employment verification, and previous landlord references.”
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Rents in Lafayette are $470 above the Contra Costa County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$13 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.
Lafayette's typical asking rent is $470 (16.2%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lafayette is number 4 of 15 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Clayton, El Sobrante, Moraga, Orinda, Pinole, San Pablo. 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 March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $3,372 | +0.4% | 16 |
| Orinda | $5,239 | 0 | |
| Moraga | $3,060 | 0 | |
| Walnut Creek | $2,924 | +4.8% | 16 |
| Pleasant Hill | $3,042 | +5.8% | 2 |
| Martinez | $2,509 | +1.8% | 4 |
| Concord | $2,569 | +3.2% | 11 |
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 16 property management companies in Lafayette, Contra Costa County. We matched a current California real estate license for 9 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lafayette is $3,372 (September 2026); +0.4% over the past year and +10.3% over five years. About 22.9% of homes in Lafayette are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 16 property management companies in Lafayette, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 15 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 9 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lafayette was $3,372 a month in September 2026, +0.4% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. 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.
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