6 Austin Property Management Companies Compared
This selected Austin comparison is written by Flat Fee Landlord, one of the companies listed. The order is not an independent performance ranking. Compare the service scope, fees and availability notes below, then obtain written proposals for your address.
How we built this list
Publisher disclosure: Flat Fee Landlord wrote this guide and appears first as the publisher. These companies are a selected comparison, not an exhaustive list or a scored ranking of Austin managers.
We checked available company-owned service and pricing pages on October 14, 2026. Published offers do not establish leasing speed, tenant quality, customer satisfaction or investment returns. Where current details could not be established, the entry says so. We did not independently audit company performance or obtain property-specific quotes.
Compare the same service: placement only, management of an existing tenancy, or placement plus ongoing management. Ask each provider about total fees, owner responsibilities, cancellation and benefit exclusions. Promotional pricing can expire; the signed proposal and agreement control.
The companies, in detail
Each company below is profiled with pricing, differentiation, and guidance on what to confirm. Cross-links go to detailed head-to-head comparisons where available.
Option 1 of 6
Flat Fee Landlord
Three service choices with published flat management tiers.
Pricing: Basic $139/mo, Preferred $179/mo and Concierge $349/mo with annual billing. Monthly billing is $149, $199 and $369/mo respectively.
Differentiators
- Tenant Placement + Management has a $350 listing and activation fee, a placement fee of one month's rent when a tenant is placed, and the selected management fee. Tenant Placement Only has a $500 listing launch fee plus one month's rent at lease execution, with no ongoing management. Management Only starts with a $500 activation fee and offers Preferred or Concierge; Basic is not available for that service. Every home after your first has no activation fee: sign up your next home with the same email or phone and it comes off automatically, no code needed.
- Tenant assurance applies to tenants we place through a Preferred or Concierge Tenant Placement + Management bundle: 9 months on Preferred and 12 months on Concierge. For a qualifying lease breach or eviction during that window, we find a replacement without another placement fee, subject to the agreement. Owner-caused departures, agreed early exits, military SCRA terminations, owner sale or occupancy decisions, and events after the management agreement ends are excluded. Third-party costs such as photography may still apply. Basic, Tenant Placement Only and Management Only do not include tenant assurance.
- For tenants we placed, annual Preferred and Concierge Tenant Placement + Management bundles include our eviction coordination fee. Basic and monthly bundles have a $750 coordination fee; management-only plans require a separate $750 engagement. Tenant placement only does not include ongoing eviction coordination. Filing fees, court costs, sheriff or constable fees, and vendor invoices are paid by the owner. If court representation is needed, the owner retains and pays an attorney directly. We provide coordination and paperwork support, not legal representation.
- Monthly and annual options are available. Annual pricing carries a term commitment, and early termination can require payment of the remaining management fees. Notice, renewal, refund and termination rules depend on the service agreement you select. Review those terms in the quote builder before signing; the monthly rate alone is not the full agreement.
Consider if: you want to choose placement only, an existing-tenant management service, or a placement-and-management bundle with stated eligibility.
Sources for this entry
- Flat Fee Landlord — service options and fee schedule — fetched 2026-10-14
Option 2 of 6
1836 Property Management
Published offer and conditions to confirm.
Pricing: Standard monthly rates are $154 Silver, $184 Gold and $234 Platinum; Diamond is custom. Advertised lower rates require discounts. One-year leasing is 100% ($1,500 minimum), 75% ($1,500 minimum) or 50% ($1,250 minimum), respectively.
Differentiators
- Technology, renewal and property-specific charges are additional. Ask which discounts and add-ons apply to your Austin rental.
Consider only after confirming: your address, the required service, complete fees and written agreement terms.
Sources for this entry
- 1836 Property Management — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
Option 3 of 6
Mynd
Published offer and conditions to confirm.
Pricing: Mynd describes flat monthly pricing that varies by location, with additional new-leasing and renewal fees. Request a property-specific proposal.
Differentiators
- The published location list includes Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston. The site describes an investor portal, financial reporting and maintenance coordination.
Consider only after confirming: your address, the required service, complete fees and written agreement terms.
Sources for this entry
- Mynd — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
Option 4 of 6
ZipRent
Published offer and conditions to confirm.
Pricing: Published standard management is $150/month, tenant placement is $1,500 and renewal is $250. A separate $250/month ZipGuarantee option is listed; confirm first-time-owner plan requirements.
Differentiators
- Ziprent offers ongoing management as well as tenant placement. Its location list includes Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.
Consider only after confirming: your address, the required service, complete fees and written agreement terms.
Sources for this entry
- ZipRent — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
Option 5 of 6
Evernest Austin
Published offer and conditions to confirm.
Pricing: The local single-family pricing FAQ lists 8% management, standard leasing at 50% of one month’s rent with a $500 minimum, $250 renewal and a $149 annual property condition report.
Differentiators
- The page also advertises a temporary leasing promotion. Confirm eligibility, the current offer and all other charges in writing.
Consider only after confirming: your address, the required service, complete fees and written agreement terms.
Sources for this entry
- Evernest Austin — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
Option 6 of 6
Specialized Property Management
Local availability not established by the current source.
Pricing: The published plan table lists $125, $175 and $225/month. Leasing is listed at 60%, 50% and no leasing fee, respectively; renewal is $375. Confirm the leasing-fee basis and local applicability.
Differentiators
- Austin was not included in the retrieved location menu. Availability is unconfirmed; do not assume these published rates establish an Austin offer.
Consider only after confirming: your address, the required service, complete fees and written agreement terms.
Sources for this entry
- Specialized Property Management — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
At-a-glance comparison
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| Company | Published offer | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Fee Landlord | Basic $139 / Preferred $179 / Concierge $349 per month with annual billing; monthly billing differs. | Placement and activation are separate; Basic is unavailable for Management Only. See complete terms above. |
| 1836 Property Management | Standard monthly rates are $154 Silver, $184 Gold and $234 Platinum; Diamond is custom. Advertised lower rates require discounts. One-year leasing is 100% ($1,500 minimum), 75% ($1,500 minimum) or 50% ($1,250 minimum), respectively. | Technology, renewal and property-specific charges are additional. Ask which discounts and add-ons apply to your Austin rental. |
| Mynd | Mynd describes flat monthly pricing that varies by location, with additional new-leasing and renewal fees. Request a property-specific proposal. | The published location list includes Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston. The site describes an investor portal, financial reporting and maintenance coordination. |
| ZipRent | Published standard management is $150/month, tenant placement is $1,500 and renewal is $250. A separate $250/month ZipGuarantee option is listed; confirm first-time-owner plan requirements. | Ziprent offers ongoing management as well as tenant placement. Its location list includes Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. |
| Evernest Austin | The local single-family pricing FAQ lists 8% management, standard leasing at 50% of one month’s rent with a $500 minimum, $250 renewal and a $149 annual property condition report. | The page also advertises a temporary leasing promotion. Confirm eligibility, the current offer and all other charges in writing. |
| Specialized Property Management | The published plan table lists $125, $175 and $225/month. Leasing is listed at 60%, 50% and no leasing fee, respectively; renewal is $375. Confirm the leasing-fee basis and local applicability. | Austin was not included in the retrieved location menu. Availability is unconfirmed; do not assume these published rates establish an Austin offer. |
Local market notes
For an Austin rental, distinguish standard rates from conditional discounts and ask about property-specific add-ons. Specialized’s retrieved location menu did not establish Austin availability; confirm that before treating it as an option.
For an existing tenancy, gather the signed lease, deposit records, rent ledger, keys and open maintenance requests. Agree who collects rent during the handoff. Use our switching checklist.
Related resources: Austin Property Management hub · Austin property management fees guide (2026) · use the Flat Fee Landlord quote builder for your Austin property · flat-fee vs percentage property management.
How to choose for your property
- Request a written proposal for the same address, expected rent and service from each company.
- List recurring fees separately from activation, placement, renewal, inspection, repair and optional-service charges.
- Read cancellation terms and each benefit’s eligibility, exclusions and remedy.
- Ask for relevant customer references and recent documented outcomes; do not treat this publisher’s list order as performance evidence.
Compare Flat Fee Landlord service options, review our fee schedule and guarantee conditions. Confirm the current proposal before signing.
Compare the current fee schedule, guarantee conditions and sourced customer accounts before deciding. Individual experiences do not establish a typical result for your rental.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Austin property managers should I compare?▾
This selected Austin comparison is written by Flat Fee Landlord, one of the companies listed. The order is not an independent performance ranking. Compare the service scope, fees and availability notes below, then obtain written proposals for your address.
What does Flat Fee Landlord charge in Austin?▾
Basic $139/mo, Preferred $179/mo and Concierge $349/mo with annual billing. Monthly billing is $149, $199 and $369/mo respectively. Tenant Placement + Management has a $350 listing and activation fee, a placement fee of one month's rent when a tenant is placed, and the selected management fee. Tenant Placement Only has a $500 listing launch fee plus one month's rent at lease execution, with no ongoing management. Management Only starts with a $500 activation fee and offers Preferred or Concierge; Basic is not available for that service. Every home after your first has no activation fee: sign up your next home with the same email or phone and it comes off automatically, no code needed. Repairs carry a 10% maintenance coordination fee in addition to the vendor invoice. Other charges depend on the plan. Review the complete fee schedule and agreement.
Do these comparisons prove one company performs better?▾
No. Published service offers do not establish leasing speed, tenant quality, customer satisfaction or investment returns. Request relevant customer references and documented outcomes; this publisher-authored list is not an independent ranking.
Who handles eviction costs and legal representation?▾
For tenants we placed, annual Preferred and Concierge Tenant Placement + Management bundles include our eviction coordination fee. Basic and monthly bundles have a $750 coordination fee; management-only plans require a separate $750 engagement. Tenant placement only does not include ongoing eviction coordination. Filing fees, court costs, sheriff or constable fees, and vendor invoices are paid by the owner. If court representation is needed, the owner retains and pays an attorney directly. We provide coordination and paperwork support, not legal representation.
Does a lower management fee mean a lower total cost?▾
Not necessarily. Compare activation, leasing, renewal, inspection, maintenance coordination, optional services and termination charges as well as the monthly management rate. Use the same rent, service scope and holding period for every proposal; a monthly-fee difference is not a verified savings result.
What should I confirm for my Austin property?▾
For an Austin rental, distinguish standard rates from conditional discounts and ask about property-specific add-ons. Specialized’s retrieved location menu did not establish Austin availability; confirm that before treating it as an option.
Page-level sources
- Flat Fee Landlord — service options and fee schedule — fetched 2026-10-14
- 1836 Property Management — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
- Mynd — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
- ZipRent — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
- Evernest Austin — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
- Specialized Property Management — company service or pricing page — fetched 2026-10-14
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