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Miles Williams, Broker/Owner, Real Property Management Southland
Last Updated: January 2026 | Reading Time: 10 minutes

After managing over 730 properties in Long Beach and surrounding areas since 2014, I’ve learned property owners want one thing when researching property management companies: transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

There’s nothing I hate more than shopping for a service online and not being able to find clear pricing. That frustration is exactly why Real Property Management Southland publishes our complete fee schedule, something you won’t find from any major Long Beach competitor.

Here’s everything you need to know about property management costs in Long Beach in 2026, including what you should expect to pay, what’s included, and how to avoid getting nickel-and-dimed.

Table of Contents

• • Industry Standard Pricing
• • RPM Southland Transparent Pricing
• • Real Cost Comparisons
• • Why We Structure Our Placement Fees This Way
• • What’s Not Included
• • Hidden Fees to Watch For
• • How Fees Are Structured
• • Multi-Family Pricing (10+ Units)
• • Our 6-Month Placement Guarantee
• • How to Evaluate Pricing
• • Frequently Asked Questions
• • Why We Publish Our Pricing
• • What Clients Tell Us
• • Get Your Quote

What Does Property Management Cost in Long Beach? (Industry Standard)

The typical Long Beach property management company charges:

Monthly Management Fee: 8-12% of collected rent

• This is your recurring monthly cost
• Only charged when rent is collected (not during vacancy)
• Covers day-to-day management, rent collection, tenant communication

Tenant Placement Fee: One full month’s rent

• For most Long Beach rentals: $2,000-$3,000
• One-time fee when placing a new tenant
• Includes advertising, showings, screening, lease signing
• Industry standard regardless of property type

Additional Common Fees:

• Setup/Onboarding Fee: $200-$500 (one-time)
• Lease Renewal Fee: $300-$500 (per renewal)
• Property Inspection Fee: $75-$200 (per inspection)
• Maintenance Markup: 5-20% on top of contractor costs
• Eviction Coordination Fee: $500-$1,000+ (if needed)

Real Property Management Southland Transparent Pricing

We publish our pricing because we believe property owners deserve to know exactly what they’ll pay before signing anything. Here’s our complete fee schedule:

Monthly Management Fees: 4.9% – 8.9%

For Single-Family Homes & Condos, Choose Your Service Level:

Basic Plan – 5.9%

• Rent collection and disbursement
• Monthly financial statements
• Tenant communication and maintenance coordination
• 24/7 emergency response
• Annual property inspection
• Online owner portal access

Premium Plan – 7.9% (Most Popular)

• Everything in Basic, plus:
• Bi-annual property inspections (every 6 months)
• Lease renewal negotiation and processing
• Quarterly market rent analysis
• Priority maintenance coordination
• Enhanced reporting and analytics
• Bill payment services (HOA, utilities during vacancy)

All-Inclusive Plan – 8.9%

• Everything in Premium, plus:
• HOA communication and compliance
• Complete bill payment services (HOA, utilities, insurance)
• Renovation project management
• Quarterly property performance consultations
• White-glove concierge service

Multi-Family Properties (10+ Units): 4.9%

• Economies of scale pricing
• Dedicated portfolio management
• All services included

One-Time Fees

Tenant Placement Fee (Varies by Plan):

• Basic Plan: $899
• Premium Plan: $399 (Most Popular)
• All-Inclusive Plan: $0 (Included)

Includes: Professional photography, listing on 50+ rental sites, AI-powered showing scheduling, comprehensive tenant screening (credit, criminal, eviction, employment), lease preparation and signing.

Property Evaluation: $75

• Applied to first month’s management fee if you sign with us
• Includes rent pricing analysis, property condition assessment, repair recommendations

What’s Included (No Extra Charge)

• ✅ Rent collection and disbursement
• ✅ Monthly owner statements
• ✅ 24/7 tenant emergency line
• ✅ Online owner and tenant portals
• ✅ Maintenance coordination
• ✅ Move-in/move-out inspections
• ✅ Security deposit accounting
• ✅ Legal eviction coordination (court costs separate)
• ✅ Tax-ready year-end statements

Real Cost Comparisons: RPM vs. Industry Standard

All comparisons shown using Premium Plan pricing. Basic Plan: $899 placement. All-Inclusive: $0 placement.

Example 1: Single-Family Home ($2,500/month rent)

Cost Item	Industry Standard	RPM Premium	You Save
Monthly Management (Year 1)	$3,000	$2,370	$630
Tenant Placement	$2,500	$399	$2,101
Setup Fee	$300	$0	$300
Property Inspections (2/year)	$200	$0	$200
Year One Total	$6,000	$2,769	$3,231

Example 2: Condo ($1,800/month rent)

Cost Item	Industry Standard	RPM Premium	You Save
Monthly Management (Year 1)	$2,160	$1,706	$454
Tenant Placement	$1,800	$399	$1,401
Setup Fee	$300	$0	$300
Year One Total	$4,260	$2,105	$2,155

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Why We Structure Our Placement Fees This Way

You might notice our tenant placement fees vary by plan ($0-$899). Here’s why:

Basic Plan ($899 Placement Fee)

Still 50-65% less than the industry standard ($2,000-$3,000). This covers our costs while keeping pricing accessible for property owners who want essential services without extras.

Premium Plan ($399 Placement Fee)

Our most popular plan. We can offer this low placement fee because we’re playing the long game. When you choose bi-annual inspections, lease renewals, and ongoing market analysis, we’re building a relationship that typically lasts 5-7+ years.

The math is simple: We’d rather have you as a client for 84 months at 7.9% than charge you $2,500 upfront and hope you stay. Over that 7-year period, you’ll save thousands compared to industry standard pricing.

All-Inclusive Plan ($0 Placement Fee)

For clients who want complete white-glove service, we include tenant placement at no additional charge. You’re already investing in our highest service tier, we want to make the entire experience seamless from day one.

The Bottom Line: Most property management companies maximize their money on tenant placement because they assume you’ll leave. We maximize your long-term savings because we know you’ll stay when we earn your business every single month.

Our 95% client retention rate proves this approach works.

What’s NOT Included (And Why That’s Good)

Honest disclosure about what costs extra:

Maintenance and Repairs

We coordinate all maintenance but you pay the contractor directly. We work with preferred vendors who provide excellent service and competitive pricing, which allows us to pass savings to our clients while maintaining a small markup that’s fully disclosed in our management agreement.

Why this matters: Some companies mark up maintenance 15-20% and hide it. You’re paying $120 for an $100 repair without knowing. Our approach: transparent markup, better pricing through vendor relationships, and you always know what you’re paying.

Eviction Court Costs

If we have to evict a tenant (rare but it happens), you pay the court filing fees and attorney costs. We coordinate the entire process at no additional management fee.

• Typical eviction costs: $500-$1,500 (court fees + attorney)
• We handle 730+ properties and average 2-3 evictions per year
• That’s a 0.3% eviction rate, mostly due to unforeseen tenant financial hardship

Owner-Requested Special Services

Things like renovation project management, major remodeling oversight, or property sale coordination can be added for a project fee. We’ll quote these upfront if you need them.

Hidden Fees to Watch For (Industry Practices)

When shopping for property management, ask about these fees that companies don’t always disclose:

1. Lease Renewal Fees ($300-$500)

What it is: Charge every time your existing tenant renews their lease.
Industry standard: $300-$500 per renewal
RPM Southland: Included in Premium and All-Inclusive plans, not applicable to Basic plan (Basic is month-to-month management)

2. Property Inspection Fees ($75-$200 each)

What it is: Separate charge for routine property inspections.
Industry standard: $75-$200 per inspection
RPM Southland: Included in all plans (annual in Basic, bi-annual in Premium/All-Inclusive)

3. Maintenance Coordination Markups (5-20%)

What it is: Hidden markup on all repairs and maintenance.
Industry standard: 5-20% markup not disclosed to owners
RPM Southland: Small disclosed markup, offset by preferred vendor pricing

4. Junk Fees

Watch for charges like:

• \”Administrative fee\” for processing applications
• \”Technology fee\” for using their online portal
• \”Communication fee\” for sending monthly statements
• \”Coordination fee\” for scheduling repairs

Our position: These are part of property management. We don’t nickel-and-dime you for basic services.

How Fees Are Structured (What You Actually Pay)

Here’s exactly how billing works with RPM Southland:

Month 1 (New Client):

• Property evaluation: $75
• Tenant placement: $399, $899, or $0 (depending on plan)
• Management fee: Prorated from move-in date

Example: $2,500/month rental, Premium Plan, tenant moves in on the 15th
Month 1 costs: $75 evaluation + $399 placement + $987.50 management (half month) = $1,461.50

Month 2-12 (Ongoing):

• Management fee only: 5.9%, 7.9%, or 8.9% of collected rent
• Deducted automatically before your disbursement

Example: $2,500/month rental, Premium Plan (7.9%)
Your monthly cost: $197.50
You receive: $2,302.50

Vacancy Months:

• Management fee: $0 (we don’t charge during vacancy)
• You pay: Nothing until we place a new tenant

Multi-Family Pricing (10+ Units)

We offer economies of scale pricing for multi-family properties:

10+ Unit Properties: 4.9% Management Fee

Included services:

• All Premium Plan services for every unit
• Dedicated portfolio manager
• Bulk vendor pricing (our network of contractors offers volume discounts)
• Enhanced reporting and analytics
• Priority maintenance coordination
• Quarterly performance reviews

Tenant Placement: $399 per unit placed

Multi-Family Example (12-Unit Building):

Average unit rent: $1,800/month
Total monthly rent collected: $21,600

Cost Item	Industry Standard	RPM Multi-Family	Annual Savings
Monthly Management Fee	8%	4.9%	$8,035
Tenant Placement (3 units/year avg)	$5,400	$1,197	$4,203
Total Annual Savings			$12,238

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Our 6-Month Placement Guarantee

We stand behind our tenant screening with a simple promise:

What’s covered:

• Tenant breaks lease in months 1-6
• Tenant is evicted for lease violations in months 1-6
• Tenant abandons property in months 1-6

What’s not covered:

• Owner requests tenant removal (not tenant’s fault)
• Property sold or withdrawn from rental market
• Owner fails to maintain property in habitable condition

In 11 years managing 730+ properties, we’ve had to invoke this guarantee fewer than 10 times. Our screening works.

How to Evaluate Property Management Pricing

When comparing property management companies, don’t just look at the percentage. Here’s what actually matters:

1. Calculate Total First-Year Cost

Include: Management fees + placement + setup + inspections + any recurring fees

2. Check for Hidden Fees

Ask specifically about:

• Lease renewal fees
• Property inspection fees
• Maintenance coordination fees or markups
• Administrative/technology fees
• Early termination penalties

3. Understand What’s Included

A 6% fee with $500 in add-on charges costs more than an 8% all-inclusive fee.

4. Compare Tenant Placement Fees

This is where most companies make their real money. Saving $1,500-$2,000 on placement can offset a slightly higher monthly percentage.

5. Look at Long-Term Value

Property management is a 3-7 year relationship for most owners. Calculate 3-year costs, not just year one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What percentage do most property management companies charge in Long Beach?

A: The industry standard is 8-12% of monthly rent, with most companies clustering around 10%. We charge 4.9-8.9% depending on your service level and property type.

Q: Why is your tenant placement fee lower than competitors?

A: We focus on long-term relationships rather than maximizing upfront fees. Our Premium Plan placement fee ($399) is designed for clients who want ongoing service and value. We make this work because our average client relationship lasts 5-7+ years, and our 95% retention rate proves this approach succeeds.

Q: Are there any long-term contracts?

A: No. We operate on month-to-month agreements. You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We earn your business every single month through great service, not by locking you into contracts.

Q: Can I switch service plans later?

A: Yes, but service plan changes can only be made at lease renewal or when your property becomes vacant. We cannot change service levels mid-lease as this affects the scope of services being provided to your current tenant.

Q: What happens if my property sits vacant?

A: We don’t charge management fees during vacancy. You only pay when we collect rent. Our tenant placement fee is due when we place a tenant, and if they don’t pass our screening, we continue marketing at no additional cost.

Q: Do you charge extra for evictions?

A: We coordinate the entire eviction process as part of our management service. You pay the court filing fees and attorney costs (typically $500-$1,500 total), but there’s no additional management fee for eviction coordination.

Q: How do you handle maintenance markups?

A: We work with preferred vendors who provide excellent service and competitive pricing. We maintain a small markup that’s fully disclosed in our management agreement, and the vendor relationships allow us to pass significant savings to you. This is more transparent than the industry standard hidden 15-20% markups.

Q: What’s included in the property evaluation?

A: Our $75 evaluation includes a comprehensive property walkthrough, market rent analysis based on current Long Beach comps, suggested repairs or improvements to maximize rent, and professional recommendations for tenant attraction. This fee is credited toward your first month’s management if you sign with us.

Q: Do you manage properties outside Long Beach?

A: Yes. We manage properties throughout Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, and surrounding areas. Our service area extends to any property within a 30-minute drive of our Long Beach office.

Q: How quickly can you place a tenant?

A: Average time to lease is 14-21 days for properly priced, well-maintained properties in Long Beach. Our AI-powered showing system, professional photography, and presence on 50+ rental sites accelerates the process significantly compared to traditional marketing methods.

Why We Publish Our Pricing (And Why Competitors Don’t)

Walk through this exercise: Visit the websites of the five largest property management companies in Long Beach. Try to find their management fees and placement costs.

You’ll find:

• “Contact us for a quote” (no published rates)
• “Competitive pricing” (meaningless without numbers)
• “Custom pricing for your property” (means different owners pay different rates)
• Or no pricing information at all

Here’s why they hide their pricing:

Traditional property management companies maximize revenue through high upfront placement fees ($2,000-$3,000) and hidden maintenance markups (15-20%). They assume you’ll leave after a few years anyway, so they front-load the profits.

If they published “$2,500 tenant placement fee,” you’d immediately know they’re charging 5-6x more than us. So they hide it behind “schedule a consultation” forms.

Why we publish everything:

I hate mystery shopping. You hate mystery shopping. Everyone hates calling around to get quotes that should just be on the website.

More importantly, transparent pricing aligns with how we do business: Build trust through honest communication, deliver exceptional service, and earn long-term relationships. You can’t build trust by hiding your fees.

Our 95% client retention rate proves this works. When you know exactly what you’re paying and receive great service, you stay. Simple as that.

What Clients Tell Us About Our Pricing

The feedback we hear most often:

“Finally, a property management company that just tells you what things cost upfront. Every other company wanted to ‘schedule a consultation’ before they’d tell me their fees.”

“I was paying my previous property manager $2,500 to place tenants, plus 10% monthly. Switching to RPM saved me over $3,000 in the first year alone.”

“The month-to-month agreement was huge for me. My last property manager locked me into a 2-year contract. With RPM, I stay because they earn it, not because I’m stuck.”

Read more client reviews at our Google Business Profile (4.8 stars from 882 reviews).

Get Your Custom Property Management Quote

Ready to see exactly what property management will cost for your specific property?

Here’s what happens next:

1. Schedule your $75 property evaluation – We’ll visit your property, assess the condition, research comparable rents in your area, and provide professional recommendations.
2. Receive your custom quote – We’ll show you the exact costs for your property based on your chosen service plan, including first-year projections and long-term cost comparisons.
3. Make an informed decision – No pressure, no sales tactics. Take our quote, compare it with other companies (we encourage this), and choose what’s best for you.

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About the Author: Miles Williams is the Broker/Owner of Real Property Management Southland in Long Beach, California. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, Miles has been managing rental properties in the Long Beach area since 2014. He and his team at RPM Southland currently manage 730+ properties across Long Beach and surrounding cities with a 95% client retention rate. Real Property Management Southland has earned a 4.8-star rating from 882 Google reviews and is known for transparent pricing and exceptional customer service to both property owners and tenants.

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