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Rents in San Leandro are $439 below the Alameda County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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14507 Catalina St Ste A, San Leandro, CA 94577
Utopia Property Management is the San Leandro office of Utopia Management, which has over 30 years in business and manages homes, condos, apartments and commercial and industrial property in the East Bay and other western states.
In their words: “Utopia Management oversees a diverse mix of properties ranging from single-family homes to full apartment communities and select commercial properties.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention quick, thorough repairs, clear explanations and kind, responsive staff.
1322 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Bay Area Property Connection is a San Leandro firm focused on multi-family apartment communities and HOAs, also managing homes and high-rise buildings in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and nearby counties.
Review summary: Owners often describe a responsive, efficient team that fills units without delay.
433 Estudillo Ave Ste 101, San Leandro, CA 94577
A C Goldt Property Management, also known as A.C. Goldt Realty & Property Management, is a San Leandro company that manages residential rentals and helps clients buy and sell homes in San Leandro and nearby East Bay cities.
Review summary: Clients consistently describe a professional, responsive team with thorough communication, mostly in connection with home sales and purchases.
KAE Real Estate Services is a Castro Valley company, founded in 1972, managing apartments, townhomes and other rentals in San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward and the East Bay, drawing on experience operating its own properties.
In their words: “Building on our experience, we offer an effective and affordable range of management services that you can choose from to meet your specific needs.”
10804 Bigge St, San Leandro, CA 94577
PAS is a San Leandro company. Its reviews mostly describe air conditioning installation and home service work rather than rental management.
155 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
PTLA Property Management is a San Leandro company that manages apartment and cottage rentals in the East Bay, including Contra Costa County, with an online resident portal and leasing teams.
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 San Leandro are $439 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 6 of the last 12 months: +$78 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 Leandro's typical asking rent is $439 (14.9%) 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.
San Leandro is number 14 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 May, August and September, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 9 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 Leandro | $2,517 | +3.2% | 7 |
| San Lorenzo | $2,734 | 0 | |
| Castro Valley | $3,011 | +7.4% | 2 |
| Oakland | $2,758 | +10.8% | 28 |
| Alameda | $2,876 | +5.9% | 6 |
| Hayward | $2,652 | +3.9% | 9 |
| Moraga | $3,060 | 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 7 property management companies in San Leandro, Alameda 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 Fremont and Hayward, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Leandro is $2,517 (September 2026); +3.2% over the past year and +14.4% over five years. About 41.9% of homes in San Leandro are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro was $2,517 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 9 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in May, August and September. 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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