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1095 Google reviews, 4.3★
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2744 E 11th St, Oakland, CA 94601
ArtHaus Properties is an Oakland company that manages apartment communities in the Bay Area, combining on-site managers with technology for residents and owners.
Review summary: Residents often describe friendly, knowledgeable on-site managers who answer questions and help when needed.
3577 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Community Realty Property Management is an Oakland company, founded in 1998, managing residential and commercial rentals in Oakland, Alameda, Solano County and the wider Bay Area, and it also offers real estate loans and sales.
In their words: “While our company was founded in 1998, our experience in real estate-related services extends back to 1976.”
Review summary: Renters often mention patient, helpful staff who explain everything and respond quickly.
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.”
3911 Harrison St Ste 201, Oakland, CA 94611
Real Property Management Pacific is an Oakland office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes and small multi-family rentals in Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Piedmont and across Alameda County.
In their words: “Real Property Management Pacific is not a real estate brokerage with a side-business in property management.”
Jonathan Fleming & Associates is an Oakland firm handling sales, leasing and property management for residential and commercial real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
In their words: “Headquartered in Oakland, openworldproperties.com is a leading technologically advanced Property Management and Real Estate Services company serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area.”
Review summary: Owners describe an experienced, knowledgeable broker and team who manage family properties well.
Suburban Homes Realty is an Oakland company that manages single-family homes and other rental property in the Bay Area and also handles sales and leasing.
In their words: “Suburban Homes Realty is a local brokerage that values the trust and confidence in the relationships we build with our clients.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe helpful staff who are good at finding homes that fit a budget.
Selborne Properties is an Oakland company, operating since 2013, managing more than 80 residential and commercial properties, including multi-family, retail, office and industrial buildings, across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
In their words: “From finding the right residents to handling maintenance requests, we manage the full lifecycle of your property so you don’t have to.”
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.
410 7th St Ste 203, Oakland, CA 94607
Bay Property Group is an Oakland company managing single-family homes and multi-family property across the Bay Area, including Oakland, San Francisco and the South Bay, with real estate sales as well.
In their words: “Drawing on years of management experience, we understand what it takes to develop and maintain a successful rental in the Bay Area.”
BlackOak Management is an Oakland firm providing third-party property and asset management for rental properties and communities in California, alongside real estate and mortgage note investing.
In their words: “BlackOak Management performs property management and asset management services for third-parties.”
2001 Broadway Fl 4, Oakland, CA 94612
Mynd Property Management is the Oakland office of Mynd, a national technology-driven company managing single-family rental homes for investors, with California locations including the East Bay, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego and Modesto.
In their words: “With 20K homes under management across 40+ markets, we’ve achieved significant scale.”
480 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607
Hampton Management Associates is an Oakland company that manages residential buildings for owners across the San Francisco Bay Area, using online tools for residents and owners.
In their words: “We maintain a proactive Owner's Mentality in all financial and physical decisions.”
Advent Properties is an Oakland company established in 2008 that manages homes, condos, multi-family, commercial and retail properties around the Bay Area, with offices reaching Sacramento, Orange County and San Diego, and also handles sales.
In their words: “Our company president is the longest-serving rent board commissioner in Oakland.”
Marquardt Property Management is a family-run Oakland company, founded in 1965 and managing property since 1990, handling single-family homes, small multifamily buildings and apartment communities in Oakland, San Leandro, Emeryville, Hayward, Alameda and Pittsburg.
In their words: “Founded in Oakland in 1965, we expanded into property management in 1990.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants mostly mention kind, quick-responding office staff and honest advice.
Serves the Oakland area · no public office address, so no map pin
A&E Housing Group serves the Emeryville area and was established in 2021 as a full-service management firm for various ownership structures, also offering housing consultant services.
In their words: “A&E Housing Group is a California corporation that was established in 2021 for the purpose of providing a full-service management firm for various ownership structures.”
9826 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
Key Source Property Management is a property management company with an office in Oakland that offers rental management services to property owners in the East Bay.
1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612
California Pacific Realty is a locally owned Oakland company that buys, sells and manages investment property, including single-family homes, apartment buildings, SRO properties and corporate housing in Oakland, Berkeley, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.
In their words: “Timely & cost-effective routine, emergency & preventative maintenance.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention responsive, clear communication, quick repairs and an easy move-in.
6114 La Salle Ave #746, Oakland, CA 94611
Hayes Property Management is a local Oakland company that manages residential rentals in Oakland and Berkeley, with a team available around the clock.
In their words: “We specialize in managing the properties in Oakland and Berkeley, and help owner's navigate the complex rent regulations with state of the art technology that simplifies every aspect of your property.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe a friendly, transparent property manager who gives good tours and accommodates repairs.
499 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
Silveira & Sons Properties is an Oakland company that manages commercial and residential rental properties in Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area, advertising its listings in the office and online.
4849 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601
Rentoak is an Oakland company that manages single-family homes, multi-family residences and apartment complexes, with its own listings for rent in Oakland.
In their words: “You can also submit maintenance requests right online 24 hours a day, seven days a week – always making sure that our highly professional maintenance staff can get you the help you need when you need it the most.”
Western Management Properties is an Oakland company established in 1971 and under new management since July 2022, managing homes, duplexes, multi-unit and commercial properties and HOAs in the East Bay.
In their words: “Western Management Properties was established in 1971 in response to the growing need for an efficient, cost-effective and complete property management service.”
Maisel Property Management is an Oakland company that manages rental units and finds tenants for single-family homes, apartments, duplexes, multi-family and commercial property in Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, San Leandro and Richmond.
In their words: “There are no start-up or annual fees.”
1669 12th St Unit O, Oakland, CA 94607
Golden Gate Property Management is an Oakland company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small apartment buildings in Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco, and it accepts Section 8 tenants.
In their words: “We proudly accept Section 8 tenants in Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco.”
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.”
Bay Apartment Advisors is an Oakland apartment management firm, based in Jack London Square, specializing in multifamily buildings across the East Bay, including Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward and Richmond.
484 Lake Park Ave Ste 280, Oakland, CA 94610
Prime Property Management Corporate is an Oakland company with offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, managing single-family homes, apartments, HOAs and commercial properties across the East Bay, South Bay and beyond.
In their words: “We will oversee the day-to-day management of your rentals while helping to increase your long-term net worth.”
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.”
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.
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Rents in Oakland are $198 below the Alameda County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 11 of the last 12 months: +$269 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.
Oakland's typical asking rent is $198 (6.7%) below 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.
Oakland is number 11 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 March, June and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | $2,758 | +10.8% | 28 |
| Alameda | $2,876 | +5.9% | 6 |
| San Leandro | $2,517 | +3.2% | 7 |
| Emeryville | $3,104 | +9.5% | 3 |
| Moraga | $3,060 | 0 | |
| Berkeley | $2,853 | +3.6% | 9 |
| San Lorenzo | $2,734 | 0 |
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 28 property management companies in Oakland, Alameda County. We matched a current California real estate license for 15 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 San Francisco and Walnut Creek, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Oakland is $2,758 (September 2026); +10.8% over the past year and +13.4% over five years. About 57.7% of homes in Oakland are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 28 property management companies in Oakland, CA: 27 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 15 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Oakland was $2,758 a month in September 2026, +10.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, June and July. 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.