(916) 596-1665
Serving Sacramento County Since 1998
(916) 596-1665West Sacramento's Flat-Rate Property Manager
West Sacramento Property Management.
Alpha provides flat-rate property management for West Sacramento rental homes, with local vendors and direct access to our team.
Alpha charges a flat monthly management fee of $99 for a single-family home, $125 for a duplex, and $225 for a fourplex, billed whether the property is occupied or vacant. There is no setup fee and no lease renewal fee. Tenant placement is billed separately at half of the first month's rent, and maintenance invoices include a 5% markup. Alpha has managed rentals in the Sacramento region since 1998.
Free Analysis
What Could Your West Sacramento Property Rent For?
Request a free rental market analysis for your West Sacramento property, with no obligation.
West Sacramento Market Overview
The West Sacramento, CA Rental Market
West Sacramento is in Yolo County, not Sacramento County, so county recording, code enforcement, and housing referrals for your rental run through Yolo County offices.
The city has two distinct kinds of rental homes. The riverfront Bridge District has newer condos, townhomes, and multifamily buildings, while Southport, The Rivers, and Riverpoint are mostly single-family homes built from the 1990s on. Bryte and Broderick, along West Capitol Avenue, hold older bungalows and cottages. Because these homes differ so much, we price each one against comparable rentals in its own part of the city.
If your West Sacramento rental sits in Southport, the Bridge District, Bryte, Broderick, The Rivers, Riverpoint, Touchstone, Linden, or anywhere in the 95605 and 95691 zip codes, we manage it.
Yolo County
Yolo County Rules, Not Sacramento County's
West Sacramento is in Yolo County and has its own city code, and we keep up with local rules as part of day-to-day management. Questions about how a rule applies to your property are best directed to your attorney.
The Alpha Advantage
How Alpha Manages West Sacramento Rentals
Flat-Rate Monthly Pricing
Many property managers charge a percentage of the monthly rent, so the fee rises each time the rent does. Alpha charges a flat monthly fee of $99 for a single-family home, $125 for a duplex, and $225 for a fourplex, whether the unit is occupied or vacant.
- ✓ Flat monthly fee instead of a percentage: $99 single-family, $125 duplex, $225 fourplex, charged occupied or vacant
- ✓ Clear, upfront pricing with every charge named in the management agreement
- ✓ A lease-up fee of half the first month's rent, billed separately from the monthly management fee
- ✓ No setup fee and no lease renewal fee
Terms Put In Writing
We tell you what we will do and what it costs before you sign, and the terms are the same for every West Sacramento property we take on.
- ✓ A typical tenant placement timeline of approximately *10 days once your property is rent-ready
- ✓ 1-year tenant guarantee: if a tenant we placed in a property under our full-service management contract breaks their lease within the first year, we will place the next tenant with no additional lease-up fee. Normal cleaning, repair and vacancy costs still apply.
- ✓ $100,000 tenant liability insurance required of every tenant in a full-service managed property. The tenant carries this policy, and it is not insurance provided by Alpha.
- ✓ A straightforward 12-month management agreement
Management for Owners Who Live Elsewhere
Many West Sacramento rentals belong to owners who have moved away and kept the home. Our team handles leasing, maintenance, and accounting, and you can reach us directly at (916) 596-1665.
- ✓ Direct access to your property manager
- ✓ More than 25 years of Sacramento-area experience
- ✓ Licensed real estate broker, DRE #00870342
Local Expertise
Why West Sacramento Owners Choose Alpha PM
Alpha has managed rentals in the Sacramento region since 1998, with vendors who serve homes on both sides of the river.
Southport And The Bridge District Price Differently
A 2004 four-bedroom in Southport does not rent like a riverfront two-bedroom near the ballpark. Age, lot size, garage count, and school assignment all affect the rent, so we price each home against real comparables in its part of the city.
Local Offices and Vendors
We work with the local offices and vendors that serve homes on the West Sacramento side of the river.
We Know What This Housing Stock Needs
Bryte and Broderick bungalows come with the plumbing, wiring, and foundations of their era, while many Southport and Riverpoint homes are now replacing original HVAC systems and water heaters. We coordinate this work through our vendor network, and maintenance invoices include a 5% markup.
Full-Service Management
Full-Service Property Management in West Sacramento
Alpha provides full-service property management for West Sacramento owners, from tenant screening to maintenance and monthly reporting. Whether you live in Southport or across the country, every property receives the same personalized, hands-on attention.
Tenant Placement
Every prospective tenant completes an application at their own expense, which includes a comprehensive screening of credit history, income and employment, rental history and references, and background information. Our typical placement timeline is approximately *10 days once your property is rent-ready, although timelines are estimates and cannot be guaranteed.
Rent Collection
Rent and deposits are collected on schedule, and you receive a monthly statement of all income and expenses for your property.
Maintenance Coordination
Our vendor network serves homes on both sides of the river. You approve costs before work begins over $250, and maintenance invoices include a 5% markup.
Financial Reporting
Monthly owner statements and secure online access through your owner portal.
Lease Management
Annual lease renewals and a market rent review at each renewal, with the lease paperwork handled by our team.
Property Inspections
An optional annual inspection with a full photo report is available for $125 per year, which is useful on older homes and on homes past their builder warranties.
Transparent Pricing
Alpha's Flat Fee Compared to Percentage Pricing
Monthly Fee Example for a West Sacramento Rental
For a Southport three-bedroom renting at $2,400 a month, the annual cost of the monthly management fee compares as follows.
- At 8% (traditional): $192/month = $2,304 per year
- At 10% (traditional): $240/month = $2,880 per year
- At Alpha's flat rate for a single-family home: $99/month = $1,188 per year
That figure compares monthly management fees only. The lease-up fee, maintenance and any other charges are billed separately, on our side and theirs.
Getting Started
How We Lease Your West Sacramento Home
Free Rental Analysis
We review your West Sacramento property and provide a market rent estimate based on current comparables in your part of the city. There is no obligation.
Property Preparation & Marketing
We take marketing photos, write the listing description, and list the property on Zillow, Trulia, Apartments.com, HotPads, Zumper, and 20+ other rental platforms. Marketing is included at no extra cost.
Screening & Tenant Placement
Every applicant completes a comprehensive screening of credit history, income and employment, rental history and references, and background information. We present qualified applicants and prepare the lease.
Ongoing Management
After move-in, we handle rent collection, maintenance, and monthly reporting. An optional annual inspection with a photo report is available for $125 per year, and you can follow your property through the owner portal.
FAQ
West Sacramento Property Management Questions
These are the questions West Sacramento owners ask us most often. If your question is not answered here, call Sally at (916) 596-1665.
Get A Free Rental Analysis For Your West Sacramento Property
Request a free rental analysis and we will review your West Sacramento rental, provide a current market rent estimate, and explain our flat monthly fees. You can also call Sally at (916) 596-1665.
The request form takes about two minutes, and there is no obligation.
Property Management Across the Sacramento Region
Alpha manages rental homes on both sides of the Sacramento River. West Sacramento owners often own nearby in Davis property management, Sacramento property management, and Natomas property management.
To compare options, see leasing-only placement and full-service management, review our complete fee schedule, or see every city we cover on our areas served page.
Please note: Our typical tenant placement timeline is approximately *10 days. Actual placement times may vary based on market conditions, property readiness, and owner responsiveness. Timelines are estimates and cannot be guaranteed.
- How much does property management cost in West Sacramento?
- Is West Sacramento in Yolo County or Sacramento County?
- What areas of West Sacramento do you serve?
- Do you charge a leasing fee when placing a new tenant?
- What happens if a tenant leaves before the lease is up?
- Do you mark up maintenance and repair invoices?
- Does rent control apply to my West Sacramento rental?
Alpha charges a flat monthly management fee of $99 for a single-family home, $125 for a duplex and $225 for a fourplex, billed whether the property is occupied or vacant. There is no setup fee and no lease renewal fee. Tenant placement is billed separately at half of the first month's rent, maintenance invoices include a 5% markup, and an annual inspection with a photo report is available for $125 per year, optional. The rate is the same in Southport as it is in the Bridge District.
West Sacramento is in Yolo County. It sits directly across the Sacramento River from downtown Sacramento, which is why it gets mistaken for Sacramento County, but it is not. We manage West Sacramento rentals under Yolo County and City of West Sacramento rules.
All of West Sacramento, including Southport, the Bridge District, Bryte, Broderick, The Rivers, Riverpoint, Touchstone and Linden, across the 95605 and 95691 zip codes. Homes here are served by Washington Unified School District. We also manage rentals throughout the greater Sacramento area on the other side of the river.
Tenant placement is a separate lease-up fee equal to half of the first month's rent. It is billed separately from the monthly management fee and is not included in it.
If a tenant we've placed in a property under our full-service management contract breaks their lease within the first year, we will place the next tenant with no additional lease-up fee. Normal cleaning, repair and vacancy costs still apply.
Yes. Maintenance invoices include a 5% markup, compared with the 10% markup commonly charged in the industry.
Rent rules depend on the property. How they apply to yours is a question for your attorney. Call Sally at (916) 596-1665 to talk it through.
