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154 Google reviews, 4.5★
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721 Bamboo Terrace, San Rafael, CA 94903
LKJ Realty is a San Rafael agency led by a broker with 20 years of experience, offering property management, leasing and sales for residential and commercial property in Marin and San Francisco.
Review summary: Owners and renters consistently describe a responsive, knowledgeable broker and team who make renting simple.
824 E St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Morley Fredericks Property Management is a San Rafael firm working since 1998 on homes, condos, multi-family and commercial property in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco and the East Bay, with leasing and brokerage services.
In their words: “We do NOT charge any markup on the projects/repairs that we direct and oversee at your property.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention professional, attentive staff and quick responses to maintenance issues.
369b 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901
MG Property Solutions is a San Rafael company managing high-value single-family homes in Marin County, including Mill Valley, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross, Belvedere and Novato, with a small number of homes per manager.
In their words: “We use a service called z-inspector that goes through every room in the house, documenting every square foot before tenant move-in and after move-out.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention a responsive, fair and flexible manager who follows up quickly.
1321 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Prandi Property Management is a San Rafael company that has handled residential leasing and property management in Marin County for over 38 years.
In their words: “In the unfortunate event that a tenant needs to be evicted from your rental, we will shield you from the stress and re-rent the property promptly.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention professional, responsive staff and fast tenant placement.
Co-Operative Property Management was formed in 1993 and manages residential, commercial and apartment buildings from its San Rafael office, serving Marin and Sonoma counties.
In their words: “Prior to forming CPM Inc in 1993, Cathy Moratto worked at three real estate firms in Marin and Sonoma Counties.”
Review summary: Tenants and clients describe long, positive working relationships with the company over several years.
2144 4th St Suite D, San Rafael, CA 94901
Miracle Mile Management is a small San Rafael company managing apartments and other residential and commercial property in Marin County, with a single point of contact for each client.
In their words: “We offer our clients a single point of contact that ensures the type of personalized attention that larger companies cannot provide.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe a responsive, knowledgeable and caring manager and an easy online portal.
70 Mitchell Blvd Ste 104, San Rafael, CA 94903
HL Commercial Property Management is a San Rafael firm established in 1984 that manages office, retail, industrial, mixed-use and multifamily properties across the North Bay, including Napa and Sonoma, and Contra Costa County.
In their words: “All client funds are maintained in a real estate trust account which is subject to strict laws and regulations administered by the California Bureau of Real Estate.”
2175 Francisco Blvd E Ste A, San Rafael, CA 94901
Marshall & Co Property Management is a family-owned San Rafael company that has managed rental homes, apartments and commercial property in Marin County and the Bay Area since 2001.
In their words: “Marshall & Co. Property Management provides "Lease Only" services for residential and commercial properties for owners interested in only leasing and not management.”
55 Professional Center Pkwy G, San Rafael, CA 94903
HRH Real Estate Services is a San Rafael firm offering property management, leasing, sales, expert witness work and consulting in the San Francisco Bay Area and Marin County, built on four decades of referrals.
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Rents in San Rafael are $699 below the Marin 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: +$127 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 Rafael's typical asking rent is $699 (18.1%) 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 Rafael is number 6 of 6 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Corte Madera, Kentfield, San Anselmo. 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 June, July and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 8 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 Rafael | $3,166 | +4.2% | 9 |
| Larkspur | $4,469 | +23.9% | 2 |
| San Anselmo | $4,027 | 0 | |
| Mill Valley | $4,617 | +8.8% | 4 |
| Tiburon | $6,832 | +31.4% | 2 |
| Novato | $3,969 | +4.8% | 7 |
| Richmond | $2,538 | +3.0% | 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, 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 9 property management companies in San Rafael, Marin County. We matched a current California real estate license for 5 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 Kentfield and Sausalito, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Rafael is $3,166 (September 2026); +4.2% over the past year and +19.4% over five years. About 47% of homes in San Rafael are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 1.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 9 property management companies in San Rafael, CA. 5 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Rafael was $3,166 a month in September 2026, +4.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 8 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in June, July and August. 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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