Michael Katwan — Property Management
Local Broker Associate. Direct access. No call centers — just expert property management in San Mateo.
Avg SFR Rent
San Mateo Rental Market
San Mateo is the commercial and residential anchor of the Peninsula. SFH rentals average $3,000–$3,800 per month in 2026. Positioned between San Francisco and Silicon Valley on the Caltrain corridor, it draws tenants from biotech, financial services, and tech.
Gilead Sciences, Franklin Templeton, and a dense biotech corridor generate consistent demand from established professionals. Caltrain access at San Mateo Station makes it a prime Peninsula hub.
Neighborhoods
Downtown San Mateo's vibrant scene, Hillsdale's family appeal, and Baywood's established character attract established professionals and dual-income households who want Peninsula living at competitive rents.
Compliance
San Mateo 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
San Mateo's tenant profile skews toward established professionals and dual-income households — young professionals drawn by the vibrant downtown and Peninsula accessibility.
Questions
Property management in San Mateo 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 San Mateo average $3,000–$3,800 per month in 2026, with Downtown and Hillsdale properties at the higher end. Condos and townhomes typically range $2,400–$3,100/mo.
Well-priced properties in San Mateo typically lease within 9–18 days of listing. Peninsula demand from biotech and financial services keeps the market competitive year-round.
AB 1482 applies to most pre-2005 multi-family properties in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo, an AB 1482 compliance check, and a straight conversation about whether professional management makes sense for your property. No pitch. No obligation.