Michael Katwan — Property Management
Local Broker Associate. Direct access. No call centers — just expert property management in Burlingame.
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Burlingame Rental Market
Burlingame is a premier Peninsula rental market. SFO access, downtown amenities, and top-rated schools drive demand from airline employees, tech workers, and families. The market is tight and properties in good condition command premium rents with minimal vacancy.
SFO airport employment, Peninsula tech corridor companies, and Oracle HQ drive strong rental demand in Burlingame. The city's reputation for top schools sustains family demand year-round.
Neighborhoods
Burlingame's most desirable rental neighborhoods — Burlingame Hills, Easton Addition, and Ray Park — combine Peninsula prestige, top schools, and SFO proximity to create one of the most consistently in-demand rental markets on the Peninsula.
Compliance
Burlingame does not have local rent control. California AB 1482 applies statewide to eligible properties.
Not sure if AB 1482 applies to your property? We'll clarify it in your free landlord audit.
What We Handle
Full credit, background, employment, and rental history checks on every applicant before anyone signs a lease.
Online rent collection with automatic late fee enforcement. Monthly owner statements with clear line-item reporting.
Tenants submit requests through a managed process. We triage, coordinate vendors, and keep you informed — not involved.
Compliant leases, notices, and rent increase calculations. We handle the legal complexity so you stay protected.
Tenant Quality
Burlingame attracts airline employees, tech workers, and families with school-age children — typically stable, long-term tenants with strong income profiles.
Questions
Burlingame does not have a local rent control ordinance. California AB 1482 applies statewide and limits annual rent increases for covered properties to 5% plus local CPI (up to 10%).
Burlingame rents in 2026 average $2,800–$3,500/mo for 2BR units and $3,500–$4,800/mo for 3BR homes. Properties near top-rated schools and within walking distance of downtown Burlingame command the highest rents.
Burlingame benefits from a rare combination of SFO employment, Peninsula tech corridor access, top schools, and a walkable downtown. These factors create overlapping demand from multiple tenant demographics, keeping vacancy consistently low.
Get Started
Your free 30-minute landlord audit includes a rental price analysis for Burlingame, an AB 1482 compliance check, and a straight conversation about whether professional management makes sense for your property. No pitch. No obligation.