As the fourth-largest city in the U.S., Houston is a bustling hub for business, culture, and diversity. Known for its thriving energy sector and iconic landmarks like the Space Center Houston, the city continues to attract residents and investors seeking growth opportunities in its vibrant neighborhoods.
Many real estate investors begin by managing their own properties, only to discover it can feel like taking on an additional full-time job. This realization often leads rental property owners to enlist reputable local property managers to oversee their rentals, communicate with tenants, and handle various financial and regulatory responsibilities.
If you’re seeking dedicated and experienced assistance, here are 10 professional property management companies in Houston.
To assist you in evaluating your options, we’ve provided the following information for each property manager (where available; otherwise noted as “N/A” if not publicly disclosed):
- Years in business
- Property management fee
- Leasing fee
- Renewal leasing fee
- Maintenance fee
- Property setup fee
- Project management fee
- Number of rentals managed
This is certainly not intended to be an exhaustive list of all Houston-area property managers. Instead, we have chosen to focus on those who prioritize transparent pricing and have a well-established track record of serving investors in the Houston market.
Mynd (Top Choice)
Mynd Property Management serves the residential real estate sector with a combination of on-the-ground experts and innovative technology. Mynd makes it seamless for investors to approve service requests, communicate with their property managers, and monitor performance metrics in real time.
Here’s why real estate investors around Houston trust Mynd to manage their rental properties:
- Rental Income Guarantee: If a Mynd-placed resident misses a payment, Mynd will cover up to $3,000 of rent, to help you bridge any gap in cash flow.
- Eviction Protection Plan: In the rare case that you need to evict a Mynd-placed resident, Mynd will cover court costs and legal fees up to $3,000.
- All marketing is done for you, including professional photography, listing your property on 40+ rental advertising sites, and virtual tours.
- They conduct strict resident screenings including proof of income, identity validation, and credit checks.
- Mynd’s intelligent pricing engine is powered by in-house data from 18,000+ active units under management. This helps provide detailed metrics on current market rental rates, to deliver better financial outcomes with higher quality residents.
Key Metrics:
- Years in business: 9
- Property management fee: $99 - $129 flat fee per month (based on the number of properties under management)
- Leasing fee: 50% of first month's rent
- Renewal leasing fee: $299
- Maintenance fee: Costs for repairs vary based on the scope of the work. The Mynd team works with a network of approved vendors to deliver quality work at fair rates. A significant percentage of service requests are handled by in-house technicians or virtually and virtual service requests come at no additional cost.
- Property setup fee: None
- Project / additional fees: For larger repair or capital projects that are more specialized or technical, Mynd uses a network of vetted vendors and their in-house teams of trade specialists to review bids. This ensures you get high-quality work without being over-charged.
- Rentals managed: ~18,000 units
First Class Realty & Management
Owned and operated by NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) designated members, First Class Realty & Management has been in the property management business for more than 20 years. The company’s president also serves on the property management board for the Texas and Houston Association of Realtors. First Class Realty’s main focus is to protect their clients’ liability while helping them get the best return on investment.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 23
- Property Management Fee: $95 - $195 monthly flat fee
- Leasing Fee: 70% - 100% of first month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: $50 - $275
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: None
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View First Class Realty & Management‘s website
Evan Howell Property Management
Evan Howell Property Management serves the greater Houston area with flat-rate property management. Their software platform facilitates online rent payments, thorough accounting reports and maintenance reports. Evan Howell Properties’ diverse portfolio includes single family, multi-family and commercial properties.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 42
- Property Management Fee: $149 per month
- Leasing Fee: One month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: $200
- Maintenance Fee: None
- Property Setup Fee: None
- Project Management Fee: None
- Rentals Managed: Over 200
View Evan Howell Property Management‘s website
Prime Realty Property Management
Prime Realty Property Management’s stated goal is to make real estate investing truly passive. Prime Realty oversees all aspects of tenant relations, home care, and management so that owners have more time and money to build their portfolios.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: N/A
- Property Management Fee: 8% of monthly rent ($100 minimum)
- Leasing Fee: 80% of first month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: $125
- Maintenance Fee: None
- Property Setup Fee: None
- Project Management Fee: None
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Prime Realty Property Management‘s website
Rental Management Group
Rental Management Group (RMG) approaches property management from the owner’s perspective, offering exemplary customer service, asset management, energy efficiency, and reduced real estate investment risk. They also focus on placing high quality tenants and ensuring tenant satisfaction.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 7
- Property Management Fee: 5-7% of monthly rent
- Leasing Fee: One month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: 25% of one month’s rent
- Maintenance Fee: None
- Property Setup Fee: None
- Project Management Fee: None
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Rental Management Group‘s website
Shannon Property Management
Founded by fifth generation Houstonians, Shannon Property Management leans on their real estate experience and local expertise to maximize asset value, reduce owner stress, and care for each property as if it were their own. They offer 24/7 maintenance services, low vacancy rates and no-hassle management.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 5
- Property Management Fee: 4-10% of monthly rent
- Leasing Fee: 75% of one month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: $395
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Shannon Property Management‘s website
Renters Warehouse
Renters Warehouse Houston provides property management services for single-family and multifamily properties in the Houston area. Their offerings include tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and property inspections, all designed to help property owners generate rental income with confidence.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 17
- Property Management Fee: $134 - $199 monthly flat fee
- Leasing Fee: N/A
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: $99 if Renter’s Warehouse places the tenant, $199 if tenant already in place
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Renters Warehouse‘s website
Keyrenter Property Management
Servicing a wide range of Houston communities like Baytown, Cypress, Montrose, River Oaks, and Uptown, Keyrenter claims to make property investment easy for landlords by taking care of the nitty gritty details of home management. Keyrenter also offers comprehensive accounting services to its investor clients.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 13
- Property Management Fee: 8% - 10% of monthly rent ($100 minimum, $250 maximum)
- Leasing Fee: 75% of one month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: Cost + 10% up-charge
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Keyrenter Property Management’s website
Superior Property Management
Superior Property Management is an affordable solution to managing real estate in Houston, TX, and the surrounding areas. They offer a full suite of property management services for both residential and commercial owners.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 8
- Property Management Fee: 7% - 9% of monthly rent
- Leasing Fee: 75% of one month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Superior Property Management’s website
Apogee Properties
Apogee Properties is a full-service property management company in Houston whose stated mission is to provide top notch property management services in the property management market. They’ve been managing hundreds of properties since 2009, ranging from a studio condo to million dollar multifamily estates.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 15
- Property Management Fee: $130 monthly flat fee
- Leasing Fee: 100% of one month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: “Hundreds”
View Apogee Properties’ website
