Michael Katwan — Property Management
Local Broker Associate. Direct access. No call centers — just expert property management in Foster City.
Avg SFR Rent
Foster City Rental Market
Foster City is a planned community built around the Bay. SFH rentals average $2,700–$3,400 per month in 2026. Limited housing inventory keeps vacancy low and gives well-managed properties a natural advantage in one of the Peninsula's most in-demand markets.
Visa, Gilead Sciences, Conversica, and Zuora anchor a tenant profile of highly compensated professionals, many relocating from out of state. Excellent schools and low crime create sustained family demand.
Neighborhoods
Beach Park, Marlin Cove, and Port O'Redwood exemplify Foster City's planned community appeal — clean streets, excellent schools, and a tight-knit atmosphere that keeps tenant demand consistently strong.
Compliance
Foster City does not have local rent control. AB 1482 applies to most qualifying pre-2005 multi-family properties. We confirm your property's status in your free audit.
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
Foster City's tenants are highly compensated professionals — many relocating from out of state — who want quality housing in a safe, well-run community. Low turnover and reliable payments.
Questions
Property management in Foster City typically runs 7%–9% of monthly collected rent, plus a one-time leasing fee. Michael Katwan provides transparent, no-hidden-fee pricing discussed during your free landlord audit.
Single-family rentals in Foster City average $2,700–$3,400 per month in 2026. Limited inventory and high demand from Visa and Gilead employees keep rents stable at the upper end.
Well-priced properties in Foster City typically lease within 9–18 days of listing. Limited inventory means qualified tenants move quickly when properties become available.
AB 1482 applies to most pre-2005 multi-family properties in Foster City, capping annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) and requiring just cause for evictions. Single-family homes owned by individual landlords may be exempt. We clarify your property's status in the free audit.
Options in Foster City include Advent Properties, PURE Property Management, and Michael Katwan. Michael Katwan differentiates with direct Broker Associate management — you work with Michael directly, not a junior coordinator.
Get Started
Your free 30-minute landlord audit includes a rental price analysis for Foster City, an AB 1482 compliance check, and a straight conversation about whether professional management makes sense for your property. No pitch. No obligation.