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Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews
Most reviewed
362 Google reviews, 4.2★
Longest established
10+ years in business
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Serves San Carlos · office in Burlingame
851 Burlway Rd #705, Burlingame, CA 94010
Five Star Property Management is a Burlingame company managing single-family homes, condos and apartment buildings on the Peninsula and in San Francisco, including San Mateo, Millbrae, San Bruno, Foster City and Redwood City.
In their words: “Five Star Property Management is a firm that specializes in long-term property management in San Mateo.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a knowledgeable, responsive and professional team.
Serves San Carlos · office in Redwood City
303 Twin Dolphin Dr Ste 600, Redwood City, CA 94065
SOWN Realty Group is a Redwood City company managing single-family homes, multi-family and commercial property and HOAs on the Peninsula, including San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Palo Alto and Burlingame, and it also handles sales.
In their words: “We screen tenants meticulously to find responsible occupants who will treat your property like their own.”
Review summary: Renters often mention clear tour instructions, quick responses and helpful, professional staff.
Serves San Carlos · office in San Mateo
311 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Andrew Guglielmi - SC Properties is a San Mateo realtor and property manager handling homes, condos and small apartment buildings on the Peninsula, from Burlingame to Menlo Park, plus industrial condo leasing and sales.
In their words: “I don't charge for residential renewals — after year one the lease simply goes month-to-month at no extra charge.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe an accessible, responsive manager who keeps buildings well maintained.
Serves San Carlos · office in Belmont
230 El Camino Real Suite A, Belmont, CA 94002
Property Force is a Belmont company operating since 2012 that manages homes, condos, townhomes, apartments and HOAs across the Bay Area, with offices serving San Francisco, the Peninsula and Santa Clara.
In their words: “We inspect the property 15 days before the scheduled move-out, so we are ready with all hands-on deck the day after the tenant moves out to turn over the unit.”
2B Living is a San Carlos property management company handling apartment buildings, houses and commercial properties around the Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley and Menlo Park.
In their words: “Our Maintenance Technicians are highly skilled, fully insured full-time employees of the 2B Living.”
Serves San Carlos · office in Burlingame
19 Park Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
CPM - Cambridge Property Management was founded over 30 years ago and manages rental homes, personal residences and second homes in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City and Burlingame.
In their words: “We manage over 80 properties/doors.”
Serves San Carlos · office in San Bruno
715 El Camino Real Unit 212, San Bruno, CA 94066
Boardwalk Investments is a San Bruno business started in 1991 that manages houses and apartments in San Francisco and northern San Mateo County, including Daly City, South San Francisco, Millbrae and Burlingame.
In their words: “It is a very satisfying experience to put people into a new home and to make sure things are properly maintained.”
Bay Area Property Management, formerly Davis & Davis, is a family-owned San Carlos company that has managed and leased residential and investment properties in San Mateo County and the wider Bay Area since 1987.
In their words: “In business since 1987, Bay Area Property Management, formerly Davis & Davis, is a family-owned and operated business located in the heart of San Mateo County, or “the peninsula.”
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Rents in San Carlos are $255 above the San Mateo 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: +$325 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.
San Carlos's typical asking rent is $255 (6.4%) 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.
San Carlos is number 4 of 12 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay. 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 July, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | $4,248 | +8.3% | 8 |
| Belmont | $3,798 | +12.5% | 3 |
| Redwood City | $4,301 | +9.2% | 6 |
| Foster City | $4,450 | +12.0% | 2 |
| San Mateo | $3,968 | +10.8% | 7 |
| Menlo Park | $4,277 | +10.7% | 5 |
| Burlingame | $4,119 | +13.7% | 9 |
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, San Francisco, 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 8 property management companies in San Carlos, San Mateo County. We matched a current California real estate license for 6 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 San Carlos is $4,248 (September 2026); +8.3% over the past year and +30.6% over five years. About 32.2% of homes in San Carlos are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in San Carlos, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 6 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 6 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Carlos was $4,248 a month in September 2026, +8.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 7 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, 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.
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