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3150 Hilltop Mall Rd #87, Richmond, CA 94806
Sound Investments is a Richmond real estate sales and property management company handling residential, multifamily, office and retail properties in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.
In their words: “We have local expertise dealing with properties in the San Francisco Bay Area and stay current with our local statutes and filing requirements.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a knowledgeable, professional manager who responds promptly to rental problems.
JD Management Group is a Richmond real estate investment, brokerage and management company founded in 2007, managing residential, apartment and commercial property across the San Francisco Bay Area.
In their words: “JDMG offers customized services to meet the specific needs and budget of the ownership entity.”
12996 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
Bartels Property Management is a San Pablo division of Bartels Realtors, in business since 1970, managing residential, multi-family, apartment and commercial rentals in Richmond and San Pablo.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Richmond market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Richmond are $364 below 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: +$75 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.
Richmond's typical asking rent is $364 (12.5%) below 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.
Richmond is number 13 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, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $2,538 | +3.0% | 3 |
| Pinole | $2,800 | 1 | |
| Albany | $2,694 | +5.8% | 3 |
| Berkeley | $2,853 | +3.6% | 9 |
| Tiburon | $6,832 | +31.4% | 2 |
| San Rafael | $3,166 | +4.2% | 9 |
| Emeryville | $3,104 | +9.5% | 3 |
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 3 property management companies in Richmond, Contra Costa County. We matched a current California real estate license for 2 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 Alameda and Oakland, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Richmond is $2,538 (September 2026); +3.0% over the past year and +11.2% over five years. About 45.3% of homes in Richmond are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 3 property management companies in Richmond, CA. 2 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Richmond was $2,538 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 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.
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