What Does Property Management Actually Cost?
Traditional managers charge 8–12% of rent - plus placement, renewal, and maintenance fees that quietly stack up. Keasy charges a flat fee for only the services you use, so your bill stops scaling with your rent.
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The property management fee stack
What landlords actually pay
Across the U.S., property managers charge 8–12% of monthly rent before the add-ons even start. Here's how the typical fee stack breaks down - and where Keasy's flat, pay-per-use model lands instead.
| Fee | Typical Seattle cost | With Keasy | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly management fee | 8–12% of rent | $75/mo single unit · $45/unit for 2+ units | On a $2,000 unit a legacy manager charges about $160–$240/mo and it climbs every time rent does. Keasy is a flat $75 (or $45/unit for multifamily). |
| Tenant placement / leasing | 80–100% of one month's rent | $1,250 flat per unit | Placement fees typically run 80–100% of a month's rent, so on a $2,000 unit that's $1,600–$2,000. Keasy places a tenant for a flat $1,250. |
| Lease renewal fee | $100–$450 per renewal | $75 flat | Charged again every time a tenant re-signs. Keasy renews a lease for a flat $75. |
| Maintenance markup | 10–20% on every invoice | None - $0 markup | Legacy managers add 10–20% on top of every repair. Keasy adds nothing, so you pay the vendor's actual cost. |
| Setup / onboarding fee | $150–$500 one-time | No setup fee | Paid before a single service is delivered. |
Fee ranges reflect national property-management market data for 2026; actual costs vary by market and property type. U.S. median asking rent ≈ $2,000/mo.
Why percentage pricing quietly costs you more
A percentage fee charges you more every time your rent goes up - even though managing a $2,000 unit isn't twice the work of a $1,000 one. Keasy charges a flat, predictable fee for the work and value provided, so raising rent grows your cash flow instead of your management bill.
The bigger your rents and your portfolio, the more a percentage fee takes - and the more a flat fee saves. Landlords on Keasy save up to 70% on management costs.
Flat fee vs. the percentage status quo
| Keasy | Traditional % mgmt | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat fee per service | % of monthly rent |
| Cost on a $2,000/mo unit | Same flat fee | 2x a $1,000 unit |
| Pay only for what you use | ||
| No annual contract | ||
| 24/7 tenant support | ||
| Rent monitoring & collection | ||
| Bring your own vendors | ||
| Transparent, no hidden fees | ||
| Typical landlord savings | Up to 70% |
Common questions about property management cost
How much does property management cost?+
Most U.S. property managers charge 8–12% of monthly rent, plus a tenant-placement fee of 80–100% of one month's rent and extras like lease renewals ($100–$450) and maintenance markups (10–20%). On a $2,000/month rental, the percentage fee alone runs roughly $1,920–$2,880 a year. Keasy replaces that with flat, pay-per-use pricing - $75/mo for a single unit ($45/unit for 2+), $1,250 tenant placement, $75 lease renewal, and zero maintenance markup - so your cost doesn't climb as rent rises.
What's the difference between flat-fee and percentage property management?+
Percentage management ties your bill to your rent roll - the fee goes up every time rent does, even though managing a $2,000 unit isn't twice the work of a $1,000 one. Flat-fee management like Keasy charges a predictable amount for the work and value delivered, so raising rent grows your cash flow instead of your management bill.
What if I only need help with a few things?+
That's exactly the point of flat, pay-per-use pricing. Choose only the services you want - 24/7 tenant support, rent monitoring and collection, lease-up, or compliance checks - and skip the rest. There's no 'all or nothing' bundle and no annual contract.
Can I keep my own vendors and contractors?+
Yes. Bring your own vendors or choose from our network of Keasy-certified, licensed, bonded, and insured providers. Either way you get transparent pricing on every service, with no hidden fees or fine print.
How much will I actually save?+
It depends on your rents and how many units you manage, but landlords on Keasy typically save up to 70% versus a percentage-based manager. Get a free savings estimate and we'll run the numbers for your portfolio - usually within one business day.
The Keasy Advantage
Keasy is a cost-effective, flat-fee, flexible, and transparent property management service built by landlords, for landlords.
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Total Savings - Flat fee that will save $$
It doesn’t take twice the effort to manage a $2,000-a-month apartment compared to a $1,000-a-month one, so why charge more? At Keasy, we charge flat, cost-effective fees based on the work and value provided. Our flat fee has saved landlords up to 70% on management costs, ensuring predictable savings that go straight to their bottom line.
Total Support – Peace of mind, guaranteed.
With 24/7 support, rent monitoring & collection, lease-up services as well as compliance checks - We’ve got you covered
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Total Flexibility- Pay. Per. Use.
We don't believe in "all or nothing" relationships or annual contracts. Choose the services youwant and stay as long as youlike. Hands-on, hands-off, or anything in between, the choice and control are always yours .
Total Control -Your property, your rules.
Bring your own vendors or choose from our extensive network of Keasy-certified, licensed, bonded, and insured providers. Either way, you get transparent pricing for every service, with no hidden fees or fine print, ever.
The Keasy Difference
See what you'd save with Keasy
Tell us about your portfolio and we'll show you the flat-fee savings versus what you're paying today - usually within one business day.
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