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611 Gateway Blvd Ste 120, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Utopia Property Management is the South San Francisco office of Utopia Management, which has over 30 years in business and manages homes, condos, apartments and commercial property across the Bay Area and other western states.
Review summary: Tenants often mention quick repairs, friendly staff, simple rent payment and clear communication.
100 Arroyo Dr Unit 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Kenny Realty is a South San Francisco company with over 50 years in property management and sales, managing over 850 single-family, multi-unit, commercial and HOA units on the San Francisco Peninsula.
In their words: “We have specialized in residential and commercial property management and real estate sales in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties for over 50 years.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention responsive, friendly staff, regular property checks and timely handling of issues.
146 Escanyo Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080
L2 Property Management is a South San Francisco company with 20 years of experience managing long-term, short-term and vacation rentals in Pacifica, Daly City, Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City and Foster City.
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Rents in South San Francisco are $148 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 11 of the last 12 months: +$667 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.
South San Francisco's typical asking rent is $148 (3.7%) above 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.
South San Francisco is number 5 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 January, March and April, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco | $4,141 | +19.2% | 3 |
| San Bruno | $3,346 | +10.1% | 3 |
| Millbrae | $4,081 | +17.7% | 1 |
| Burlingame | $4,119 | +13.7% | 9 |
| Daly City | $3,046 | +11.4% | 1 |
| Pacifica | $3,594 | +9.3% | 1 |
| San Mateo | $3,968 | +10.8% | 7 |
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 3 property management companies in South San Francisco, 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 San Mateo, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in South San Francisco is $4,141 (September 2026); +19.2% over the past year and +32.1% over five years. About 41% of homes in South San Francisco are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 3 property management companies in South San Francisco, CA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in South San Francisco was $4,141 a month in September 2026, +19.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 8 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, March and April. 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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