A transparent look at what Arizona property management actually costs — the common fee structures, what they include, the fine print to watch for, and how to tell value from a low headline rate.
Most Arizona property managers price around a recurring monthly management fee plus a one-time leasing fee when a new tenant is placed. The headline percentage is only part of the picture — what that fee includes (and what it doesn’t) is what actually determines your cost and your return.
Below is how the common fee structures work, so you can compare managers on value rather than on a single number.
The recurring fee for day-to-day management — rent collection, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and reporting. Usually a percentage of collected rent (a flat monthly fee is sometimes used instead).
A one-time fee to market the home, screen applicants, and execute the lease when a new tenant is placed. Often expressed as a portion of one month’s rent.
A smaller fee when an existing tenant renews — less work than a new placement, and priced accordingly (some managers waive it).
How repairs are coordinated and whether any markup is added to vendor invoices. This is one of the most important line items to understand clearly.
Setup/onboarding, vacancy, eviction coordination, or inspection fees can appear. A good manager explains every one up front.
Percentage of “scheduled” vs “collected” rent. Paying on collected rent aligns the manager’s incentive with actually keeping the home occupied and paid.
Maintenance markups. A low management fee can be quietly offset by marking up every repair. Ask directly whether vendor invoices are passed through at cost.
Bundled vs à-la-carte. The lowest advertised rate sometimes excludes things you’ll need anyway. Compare what’s actually included, not just the percentage.
Owner experience. The real cost of cheap management is often vacancy, turnover, and deferred maintenance — which dwarf any fee difference.
Property management is our first business, not an afterthought — a third-generation discipline we’ve practiced since 2007. We believe in transparent pricing, a single point of contact, and trade partners coordinated honestly, never marked up.
Every managed home also includes our complimentary Barré Healthy Properties wellness layer at the owner’s option. Because every home and goal is different, we quote each owner individually — reach out and we’ll walk you through exactly what management would cost for your property.
Most Arizona managers charge a recurring monthly management fee plus a one-time leasing fee when a tenant is placed. What that fee includes — and whether maintenance is marked up — matters as much as the headline percentage. We provide a transparent, custom quote per property.
No. The monthly management fee is recurring for ongoing management; the leasing (tenant-placement) fee is a one-time charge to market, screen, and lease the home when a new tenant moves in.
Some do. We coordinate trusted Arizona trade partners and do not mark up their work — always ask any manager this question directly.
For most owners, yes — professional management typically reduces vacancy, turnover, and risk by more than it costs, and removes the day-to-day burden entirely.
Tell us about your property and Olivier “Ollie” Lessing Barré will walk you through exactly what management would cost — no obligation.