Quick answer for San Diego rental owners
San Diego rental owners should compare property management pricing by looking at the complete service package rather than focusing only on the monthly percentage. Tenant placement, lease renewals, inspections, maintenance coordination, owner reporting, and included protections all help determine the overall value.
Management plans at a glance
Essential
7%
of rent collected
$175 monthly minimum
- $795 tenant placement
- $250 lease renewal
- Property condition inspections available separately
- Full-service day-to-day management
Recommended
Protected
8.5%
of rent collected
$195 monthly minimum
- $665 tenant placement
- $250 lease renewal
- One annual property condition inspection included
- Money-Back Guarantee up to 3 months
- 12-Month Tenant Replacement Guarantee
- Pet Damage Protection up to $1,000
- Eviction Protection up to $3,000
Priority
10%
of rent collected
$250 monthly minimum
- $395 tenant placement
- Lease renewals included
- Two annual property condition inspections included
- Money-Back Guarantee up to 3 months
- 12-Month Tenant Replacement Guarantee
- Pet Damage Protection up to $1,000
- Eviction Protection up to $5,000
Why San Diego owners should compare total annual cost
Higher-rent properties can make percentage differences more noticeable in dollar terms, while turnover and leasing fees can create an equally important difference in a year with a new tenant. Owners should model both a stable year and a turnover year.
What should be included in full-service management?
- Rent collection and owner accounting
- Tenant communication
- Lease administration and enforcement
- Maintenance coordination
- Emergency coordination
- Move-in and move-out management
- Owner statements
- Vendor coordination
- Security-deposit administration
Want a property-specific recommendation?
Tell us about your San Diego rental. Compass can review the property, current rental market, and management needs, then give you a clear next step.
Questions to ask before choosing a San Diego property manager
- What is the monthly fee at my actual rent?
- Is there a monthly minimum?
- What does tenant placement cost?
- Are renewals included?
- How often is the property inspected?
- How are maintenance vendors selected and billed?
- What happens after hours?
- How often will I receive owner updates and reporting?
- Are guarantees included, and what are the eligibility requirements?
Get a San Diego property-specific comparison
If you own a rental in San Diego, Compass can review the property, current market rent, and management needs, then explain which service level best fits the property.
Compass’s operating focus
Clear communication. Smart maintenance. Property management that protects and follows through. Compass focuses on long-term property management with careful tenant screening, documented property condition, responsive maintenance coordination, and consistent owner communication.
Own a rental property in San Diego?
Let Compass review the property, estimate current market rent, and show you how we would manage it.