We compared 20 property management companies in Riverside on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank
Hand a stranger the keys to a rental and you learn fast whether they pick up the phone. The property management companies in Riverside below hold 3,352 Google reviews between them, and 1,867 of those belong to a single company, so a 4.9 here can mean very different things depending on how many people stand behind it.
Short answer: Riverside Property Management, Inc. leads with 4.9 stars across 1,867 Google reviews, followed by Management One Property Management (4.8 across 513) and WSR Property Management (4.6 across 504). Google data for these companies shows no published management fees, so ask each one for its fee schedule in writing.
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Riverside Property Management, Inc.
4.9★★★★★1,867 Google reviews
Riverside Property Management, Inc. is a Magnolia Avenue company that manages residential rentals for owners and handles leasing, showings and tenant requests. Its website covers owner services and pricing, a tenant portal, rental applications, a free rental analysis and a library of landlord and tenant articles. Google lists it as a property management and property investment company.
What people praise
- Tenants say maintenance requests are handled quickly and are easy to submit
- Individual staff are named again and again for clear, fast communication
- An owner who had bad experiences with two earlier managers says this company restored their trust
- Leasing staff are described as flexible about showing times
Worth knowing
- Office hours are weekdays only, 8 AM to 4 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Review volume1,867 · 98th
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Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: The 1,867 reviews at 4.9 are by far the deepest record on this page, from both owners and tenants. It's the natural first call for a single-family rental.
📍6960 Magnolia Ave #103, Riverside, CA 92506
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Management One Property Management
4.8★★★★★513 Google reviews
Management One Property Management runs rental management from an office on Indiana Avenue and has a Riverside service-area page on its website. Its sampled reviews come mostly from residents, who describe leasing agents, rental inspectors and a maintenance team. Google lists it as a property management company.
What people praise
- First-time renters say the application and move-in process was smooth and explained step by step
- Maintenance staff praised for replying within minutes and following up after repairs
- Inspectors described as thorough and helpful with tips
Worth knowing
- Sampled reviews are mostly from renters, so owners should ask about owner services and fees
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
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Rating breakdown93% 5-star
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Our take: A 4.8 on 513 reviews and a strong resident reputation, which matters if you want tenants who stay happy. Owners should ask for references from other owners.
📍6800 Indiana Ave STE 110, Riverside, CA 92506
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
WSR Property Management
4.6★★★★★504 Google reviews
WSR Property Management is a Palm Avenue company that Google lists as a property management company, real estate agent, consultant and rental agency. Its website text wasn't available to us, so this profile leans on its listing and reviews, which come from both tenants and owners.
What people praise
- Leasing agents are named by tenants for being quick to reply and easy to talk to
- A tenant says managers balance tenant needs with the owner's interests
- A returning renter says repairs were handled efficiently and reliably
Worth knowing
- One owner wanted more proactive updates and quicker follow-up on a repair, though the company replied to say the manager hadn't been looped in
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
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Rating breakdown86% 5-star
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Our take: A 4.6 on 504 reviews, with praise centered on individual agents. Ask who would manage your property and how updates reach you.
📍6736 Palm Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
JLA Real Estate Group, Inc.
4.9★★★★★220 Google reviews
JLA Real Estate Group, Inc. is a Magnolia Avenue firm that, per its website, manages residential and commercial properties, homeowners' associations and condo associations across Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Google also files it as a homeowners' association. Most of its reviews come from HOA and condo residents rather than single-family landlords.
What people praise
- Residents name one property manager as quick to respond and a strong communicator
- A condo resident describes accountability, integrity and care in how their community is managed
- Helpful on everyday questions such as visitor parking
Worth knowing
- Most reviews are from association residents, so a single-rental owner should check the fit
- One resident review describes slow follow-up on an HOA issue
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
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Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A 4.9, but on 220 reviews, which is the smallest base on this page. Choose it first if you sit on an HOA or condo board.
📍7101 Magnolia Ave Ste A, Riverside, CA 92504
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Cobalt Property Management
4.7★★★★★248 Google reviews
Cobalt Property Management is a rental management firm serving the Inland Empire, Orange County and eastern Los Angeles County, with an office on Arlington Avenue in Riverside. Its site lists single-family homes, multifamily properties and 55+ communities, plus HOA and commercial management, and gives a Moreno Valley address for contact.
What people praise
- Reviewers call the team responsive, professional and on top of details
- An HOA homeowner says staff fixed an account balance issue right after receiving proof of payment
- An applicant describes patient replies while sorting out an online application
Worth knowing
- Google's listed office hours look unusual, so call before visiting
- Its website points to a Moreno Valley address for contact
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
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Rating breakdown88% 5-star
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Our take: A 4.7 on 248 reviews, with a mix of tenants, applicants and association owners. It's worth a call for rentals around the wider Inland Empire.
📍3711-A Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
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Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the company, compared with other Riverside property managers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from nearly 1,900 people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a couple hundred. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.
How much does property management cost in Riverside? (2026)
Management fees usually depend on the type of property, the number of units, whether the company handles leasing and repairs, and what extras it adds, such as inspections or eviction support. We found no published fee figures in the data for these companies, so request a full written fee schedule, including leasing and renewal charges, before you sign.
Managers who cover Riverside and nearby cities
These offices are based in Riverside along Magnolia Avenue, Indiana Avenue, Palm Avenue and Arlington Avenue, and some serve Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Redlands and the wider Inland Empire. Looking for property management near me? Each listing has a phone number and map link.
What to ask a property manager before you sign
- What is the full fee schedule, including leasing, renewal and maintenance markups?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and how fast do you reply to owners and tenants?
- How do you screen tenants, and how are repairs approved and billed?
- How and when do I receive owner statements and rent payments?
- Do you manage single-family rentals, or mostly HOAs and apartments?
Frequently asked questions
Which Riverside property manager is best for an HOA?
JLA Real Estate Group, Inc. lists HOA, condo and commercial management on its website and most of its reviews come from association residents. Cobalt Property Management also lists HOA management.
Do these companies manage single-family rentals?
Riverside Property Management, Inc., Management One, WSR and Cobalt all show reviews from residential tenants or owners. Confirm which property types and areas each will take on.
The short version
Riverside Property Management, Inc. is the safest default on proven track record, while JLA Real Estate Group suits HOA boards. Read the management agreement closely and get fees in writing before you commit.
