Michael Katwan
Local Broker Associate. Direct access. No call centers — just expert property management in Redwood City.
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Redwood City Rental Market
Redwood City has undergone a remarkable transformation. SFH rentals average $2,800–$3,600 per month in 2026. A revitalized downtown, waterfront development, and Oracle's headquarters have repositioned it as one of the Peninsula's most dynamic rental markets.
Oracle, Electronic Arts, Box, and a growing cluster of venture-backed startups keep the professional renter pool deep. Caltrain access at Redwood City Station provides direct commuter connectivity.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Redwood City's revitalized core, Farm Hill's family-friendly character, and Emerald Lake Hills' hillside homes attract tech workers and professionals who want Peninsula location at below-Palo Alto pricing.
Compliance
Redwood City does not have local rent control. AB 1482 applies to many covered older multifamily 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
Consistent, fair-housing-aware screening criteria 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.
AB 1482 coverage/status review, rent-increase timing, notice history, and lease documentation are checked so you understand the operational risk before taking action.
Local Proof
The landlord audit is not a generic estimate. It applies local operating context to rent, tenant quality, maintenance, and future resale optionality.
Michael reviews Redwood City rent expectations against property condition, timing, tenant profile, and nearby competing rentals before recommending a rent target.
The process starts with pricing and property readiness, then moves into marketing, fair-housing-aware screening criteria, applicant review, and lease handoff.
The landlord audit checks lease status, AB 1482 coverage/status questions, maintenance exposure, and whether full management or tenant placement is the cleaner next step.
Tenant Quality
Redwood City's tenant base is growing faster than supply — tech workers, startup employees, and professionals drawn by Peninsula location at competitive rents.
Questions
Property management in Redwood City typically runs 6%–10% of monthly collected rent, depending on structure and needs, plus a one-time tenant-finding fee of 75% of one month's rent. Michael Katwan provides transparent, no-hidden-fee pricing discussed during your free landlord audit.
Single-family rentals in Redwood City average $2,800–$3,600 per month in 2026, with Downtown and waterfront-adjacent properties at the higher end. Below Palo Alto pricing with Peninsula access.
Well-priced properties in Redwood City typically lease within 10–21 days of listing. Our free landlord audit ensures your rental rate is set to attract qualified tenants quickly.
AB 1482 applies to many covered older multifamily properties in Redwood City, limiting annual rent increases to the lower of 5% plus the applicable cost-of-living change or 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 Redwood 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 Redwood City, an AB 1482 coverage review, and a straight conversation about whether professional management makes sense for your property. No pitch. No obligation.