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2826 Google reviews, 4.7★
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20+ years in business
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Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
3450 E Spring St #209, Long Beach, CA 90806
Real Property Management Southland - Long Beach is a local office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes, condos, apartments and multi-family residences in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Torrance, San Pedro and Bellflower.
In their words: “Real Property Management Southland is not a real estate brokerage with a side-business in property management.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants mostly mention helpful, kind and responsive staff.
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
1212 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90813
Beach Front Property Management is a Long Beach company offering full-service, third-party management of multifamily apartments, affordable housing and commercial property across Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.
In their words: “We have the certificates and the experience needed to make your affordable housing project a success.”
Review summary: Residents often mention patient help with applications and maintenance staff who arrive on time and work quickly.
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
2221 Palo Verde Ave Ste 2G, Long Beach, CA 90815
Beach Cities Management is a Long Beach company managing single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments in Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Cerritos.
In their words: “We don’t nickel and dime our clients. We don't charge any initial start-up fees, leasing fees, move-in or move-out fees, no construction oversight fees, no advertising fees, etc.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Cypress
5762 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
Heart & Home Property Management is a Cypress company with over 7 years of experience managing single-family homes, condos and small apartment complexes in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
In their words: “Whether you own a single-family home, condo, or small apartment complex, we treat your property as if it were our own.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a caring, attentive team that handles maintenance and screening well.
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
525 E Seaside Way 101 A, Long Beach, CA 90802
Mike Dunfee Group is a Long Beach company that has offered sales, leasing and management of single-family homes, condos, apartment buildings and income property since 1996 in Long Beach and nearby cities.
In their words: “We are different from most brokerages in that we see our property sales and management business as compliments to each other working closely together and not in totally separate silos.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Cypress
5925 Ball Rd, Cypress, CA 90630
PMI Patron is a Cypress office of the PMI franchise network, managing single-family rental homes in Cypress, Lakewood, Buena Park, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Long Beach and Irvine.
In their words: “PMI Patron specializes and only manages single-family homes.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention quick, caring maintenance help, timely follow-through and an easy owner portal.
Avenue Property Management is a small local Cypress company managing single-family homes and small rental properties in Cypress, Long Beach, Lakewood, Westminster, Garden Grove, Cerritos and Anaheim.
In their words: “Our service price is very straightforward, no hidden fees and no mark-up on vendor services.”
Review summary: Owners often describe honest, organized service with good communication and quick handling of requests.
Serves Lakewood · office in Newport Beach
819 W 16th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Revamp Property Management is a Newport Beach company that manages rental homes and renovates run-down properties for owners in Orange County and nearby Los Angeles County cities, including Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Long Beach and Lakewood.
In their words: “We do everything possible to ensure your home stays in great condition.”
5200 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90714
Russell Property Management is a small Lakewood company run by a real estate broker with over 20 years of experience, managing rental homes for local owners.
Review summary: Owners describe a friendly, knowledgeable manager who responds to questions and arranges maintenance and contractors.
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
4047 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807
Berro Property Management is a Long Beach company, founded in 1977, managing multi-family and single-family homes and commercial and office property in Long Beach, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Bellflower and North Orange County.
Serves Lakewood · office in Torrance
23330 Arlington Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Beach Front Property Mangement, Inc., Torrance is an office of Beach Front Property Management, which has over 20 years of third-party management of apartments, affordable housing, office, retail and industrial property across Los Angeles County.
Serves Lakewood · office in Orange
1045 W Katella Ave Ste 200, Orange, CA 92867
California Income Property is an Orange company founded in 2006 that offers multi-family brokerage and property management, along with maintenance and remodeling, for apartments and homes across Southern California.
In their words: “Submit Rent Payments and Request Work Orders immediately through the Tenant Portal.”
Review summary: Tenants often describe friendly, honest managers who respond to requests in a timely way.
Serves Lakewood · office in Los Angeles
5150 Wilshire Blvd #100, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Wilshire Properties, Inc. is a Los Angeles company managing single-family homes, multi-family buildings, HOAs, commercial property and vacation rentals across Los Angeles, from West Hollywood and Santa Monica to Long Beach and the San Fernando Valley.
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.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
5150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
Coastal Cities Property Management is a Long Beach company managing single-family homes, with a focus on beachfront properties, in Long Beach, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Signal Hill.
In their words: “We use our network of strategic partnerships, multiple rental websites, & strict guidelines to quickly find high-quality, long-term tenants for your property.”
6116 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713
Skyline Properties is a Lakewood company managing single-family homes, condos, apartments and multi-family property in Lakewood, Long Beach, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, Cerritos and Orange County.
In their words: “We conduct extensive screening on all tenants and handle every aspect of getting your investment rented in the shortest time possible.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Lomita
24818 Eshelman Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Beach Front Property Managment Inc., Lomita is the Lomita office of a firm with over 20 years of third-party management of multifamily, affordable housing, office, retail and industrial property across Los Angeles County.
In their words: “With over 20 years experience offering full-service, third-party management for multifamily, office, retail, industrial, affordable housing, and new construction lease-ups, we’re here to be your partner in property management.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
5318 2nd St #487, Long Beach, CA 90803
Living Property Management is a Long Beach company based in Belmont Heights that manages rental property in Long Beach, Signal Hill, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach and Lakewood.
In their words: “We are a boutique management company that can provide a property owner a more personalized service, where we care for a property the way you would, but using our tools and experience to do so in an efficient and capable manner.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
6621 Pacific Coast Hwy #140, Long Beach, CA 90803
A Better Property Management has managed apartment buildings, houses and condos in Long Beach and west Orange County since 1979, including Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Huntington Beach and Lakewood.
In their words: “A Better Property Management Co, Inc. has managed apartment buildings, houses, and condos in Long Beach and West Orange County since 1979.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently mention very prompt responses to maintenance requests and diligent, helpful staff.
Serves Lakewood · office in Downey
9040 Telegraph Rd Suite 210, Downey, CA 90240
Real Property Management Southland - Downey is a local office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes, condos, apartments and multi-family buildings in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Torrance, Bellflower and nearby cities.
In their words: “We are 100% focused on providing quality residential property management service to property owners and residents.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
375 Atlantic Ave Apt 101, Long Beach, CA 90802
Crestwave Property Management has been a Long Beach company since 1990, managing apartment buildings, condos, single-family homes, HOAs and 55+ senior condos in Long Beach, Lakewood and Huntington Beach.
In their words: “We will learn what matters most for your rental property and create customized marketing to find great tenants.”
Serves Lakewood · office in Long Beach
316 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814
We Manage Property Management is a Long Beach company whose team has over 30 years in the area, managing single-family homes and multi-family residences in Long Beach, Signal Hill, Seal Beach, Lakewood and Huntington Beach.
In their words: “While we have the skills, resources and connections of a larger firm, we have chosen to stay small to provide responsive, highly interactive service to our clients.”
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Lakewood market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Lakewood are $595 above the Los Angeles County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$183 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.
Lakewood's typical asking rent is $595 (21.2%) 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.
Lakewood is number 14 of 68 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Altadena, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, La Puente, Maywood, Palos Verdes Estates, San Fernando, Signal Hill, Topanga, View Park-Windsor Hills, Walnut. 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 February, June and December, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | $3,401 | +5.7% | 21 |
| Bellflower | $2,221 | +1.9% | 1 |
| Cerritos | $3,385 | +1.5% | 2 |
| Signal Hill | $2,586 | 5 | |
| Paramount | $2,806 | +2.3% | 0 |
| Norwalk | $2,662 | +1.6% | 1 |
| Los Alamitos | $3,143 | +4.3% | 6 |
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, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, 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)
Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Rules change; check the official sources or ask a lawyer before you act.
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Compare the 21 property management companies in Lakewood, Los Angeles County. We matched a current California real estate license for 11 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 Lakewood is $3,401 (September 2026); +5.7% over the past year and +31.8% over five years. About 28.6% of homes in Lakewood are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 21 property management companies in Lakewood, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 19 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 11 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lakewood was $3,401 a month in September 2026, +5.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, June and December. 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.