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    Lubbock Pricing Guide · Updated 2026

    How Much Does Property Management Cost in Lubbock, Texas?

    Rent-LBK charges 8.5% of collected rent on the Essential plan and 10% on the Pro plan, with no maintenance markups and no fee while the property is vacant. Typical Lubbock property managers charge 8%–12% of monthly rent plus a leasing fee of 50%–100% of one month's rent, and add 10%–20% markups on maintenance invoices. The table below breaks down every fee side by side.

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    The Short Answer

    For a typical Lubbock single-family rental collecting $1,500/month, expect:

    • Monthly fee: $120 – $180 (8%–12%)
    • Leasing fee (per new tenant): $750 – $1,500
    • Renewal fee: $125 – $400 every 12 months
    • Maintenance markup (industry norm): 10%–20% — $0 at Rent-LBK

    Maintenance markups are where most owners quietly overpay. On a single $1,200 HVAC repair, a 15% markup adds $180 — often more than a full month of management fees.

    Lubbock Property Management Fees — Full Breakdown

    Typical Lubbock-market ranges vs. Rent-LBK's transparent pricing.

    Lubbock property management fees: typical market range compared with Rent-LBK pricing
    Fee TypeTypical Lubbock RangeRent-LBK
    Monthly Management Fee8% – 12% of collected rent8.5% (Essential) / 10% (Pro)
    Leasing / Tenant Placement Fee50% – 100% of one month's rent50% (Essential $400 min / Pro no min)
    Lease Renewal Fee$200 – $400 or 10% of rent$250 (Essential) / $175 (Pro) — drops to $200 / $125 on 4+ door portfolios
    Maintenance Markup10% – 20% on vendor invoices$0 — billed at cost
    Setup / Onboarding Fee$200 – $500Included in Pro
    Vacancy FeeSometimes charged$0 — you only pay when rent is collected
    Eviction Coordination$200 – $500 + legalCoordinated at cost

    What Affects Your Property Management Cost?

    1. Number of Properties

    Owners with 4+ doors qualify for portfolio discounts. At Rent-LBK that drops management to 8%–9% and renewal fees to $125.

    2. Rent Price

    Percentage-based pricing scales with your rent — a $2,500/mo home pays more in fees than a $1,200/mo home, but also generates more income to manage.

    3. Property Type

    Multifamily, student rentals, and Section 8 properties have different cost structures than standard single-family rentals.

    4. Maintenance Model

    In-house maintenance (no vendor markup) almost always beats outsourced models over a 12-month period — especially on older Lubbock homes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Lubbock property management pricing, answered honestly.

    Most Lubbock property management companies charge between 8% and 12% of collected rent each month, plus a leasing fee equal to 50%–100% of one month's rent for placing a new tenant. Rent-LBK charges 8.5% on our Essential plan and 10% on our Pro plan — with no maintenance markups and no fees when the property is vacant.

    Standard inclusions are rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, monthly owner statements, lease enforcement, and year-end accounting. Some companies charge extra for inspections, photography, or housing-program coordination — Rent-LBK's Pro plan includes those at no additional cost.

    Yes. Common surprise fees include maintenance markups (often 10%–20% on top of vendor invoices), vacancy fees, lease renewal fees, marketing fees, setup fees, and inspection fees. Always request a complete fee schedule in writing before signing a management agreement.

    For most Lubbock single-family rentals ($1,200–$2,500/month), percentage-based pricing aligns the manager's incentives with yours — they earn more when your rent is collected. Flat fees can look cheaper on paper but often exclude leasing, maintenance coordination, or inspections.

    Court fees and attorney costs are billed separately at any reputable company, including Rent-LBK. We coordinate the process, file paperwork, and represent your property — you pay only the actual legal and filing costs with no markup.

    Look at four things: (1) transparent fee schedule with no hidden markups, (2) average days-on-market for their listings, (3) tenant screening criteria, and (4) whether they offer performance guarantees like rented-in-X-days or month-to-month cancellation. Rent-LBK publishes all four publicly.

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