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476 Google reviews, 4.7★
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20+ years in business
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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.
520 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Woodlake Anchor Property Management is a San Mateo company managing condos, single-family homes, apartments and small multi-unit buildings on the mid-Peninsula, including South San Francisco and Redwood City, and it also handles real estate sales.
In their words: “Besides property management, we offer full real estate brokerage services and assist clients in listing and selling their properties.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention fast responses, help with lockouts and patient guidance for first-time landlords.
1820 Gateway Dr #110, San Mateo, CA 94404
The Manor Association is a San Mateo firm that has managed condominiums, townhomes, planned communities and mixed-use residential property in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1973, with a focus on homeowner associations.
In their words: “That means you get 24/7 customer support from people who actually care about your community — because we live here, too.”
Review summary: Homeowners consistently mention fast, helpful responses from staff when they need information or approvals.
1650 S Amphlett Blvd #223, San Mateo, CA 94402
Earth Real Estate & Property Management is a San Mateo company, operating since 2005, that manages single-family homes, condos, townhomes, ADUs, multi-family and commercial property in San Mateo County and San Francisco.
In their words: “Our leasing guarantee states that if a tenant does not fulfill at least 9 months of a lease term, we will find you a new tenant for free.”
Review summary: Most tenants describe patient, helpful and communicative staff and a smooth process from tour to lease.
205 De Anza Blvd Ste 269, San Mateo, CA 94402
Spinner Properties is a San Mateo company managing apartments, condos, single-family homes and HOAs across San Mateo County on the Peninsula.
In their words: “Because we own and manage many of our own properties, we also have plenty of personal experience as owners.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe friendly managers who respond quickly and patiently answer questions.
15 41st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Urban Homes and Properties is a San Mateo brokerage that handles residential sales and manages rental properties for owners, including out-of-state owners, in San Mateo.
Review summary: Owners often describe kind, professional staff who keep them informed and resolve problems quickly.
155 Bovet Rd #700, San Mateo, CA 94402
PMI Bay Property MGMT is a San Mateo office of the PMI franchise network that provides property management across San Mateo County, from tenant screening to maintenance coordination.
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Rents in San Mateo are $25 below 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 8 of the last 12 months: +$386 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 Mateo's typical asking rent is $25 (0.6%) 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 Mateo is number 8 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | $3,968 | +10.8% | 7 |
| Foster City | $4,450 | +12.0% | 2 |
| Belmont | $3,798 | +12.5% | 3 |
| Burlingame | $4,119 | +13.7% | 9 |
| San Carlos | $4,248 | +8.3% | 2 |
| Millbrae | $4,081 | +17.7% | 1 |
| Redwood City | $4,301 | +9.2% | 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, 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 7 property management companies in San Mateo, San Mateo County. 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 Burlingame, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Mateo is $3,968 (September 2026); +10.8% over the past year and +28.1% over five years. About 50.1% of homes in San Mateo are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in San Mateo, CA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Mateo was $3,968 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.
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