Brentwood rental market at a glance
- Population
- ~70,000
- Typical 3BR rent
- $2,800 to $3,400/mo
- Zip code served
- 94513
- Transit
- Highway 4 to BART
- From our HQ
- ~15 miles
- Managing rentals since
- 2005
HOA-governed properties, handled end to end
Brentwood's master-planned subdivisions - Summerset, Shadow Lakes, Trilogy, Deer Ridge - come with HOA rules, move-in inspection requirements, and in HOPA-qualified communities, occupancy verification obligations under the Housing for Older Persons Act. We coordinate all of it directly with the HOA board, so owners never chase paperwork or risk a violation fine.
Priced to Brentwood's newer housing stock
Brentwood rents run higher than the East County average because the homes are newer. We price to live local comparables across zip code 94513 - a typical 3-bedroom runs $2,800 to $3,400 - to keep vacancy short without leaving rent on the table. We update the market analysis at every lease renewal.
AB 1482 compliance built into onboarding
Many Brentwood homes built after 2010 may still qualify for AB 1482 exemptions, but only if the landlord gave the tenant the required statutory notice at lease signing. We review every new Brentwood property for exemption eligibility during onboarding and ensure the right notice language is in place - protecting your rent flexibility from the start.
Brentwood
Contra Costa County · Pop. ~70,000
Why Croskey in Brentwood
Local management with consistent results
- HOA-governed property expertise - compliance, inspections, board liaison since 2005
- Thorough tenant screening calibrated to Brentwood's family and commuter tenant base
- Strong rental demand driven by East Bay affordability and Liberty Union school district
Serving Brentwood from our local office
745 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
~15 miles east via Highway 4 from Brentwood. A local vendor network means faster response and decisions made by people who work here.
(925) 336-3282Property Types
What we manage in Brentwood
Detached homes
Condominiums
Townhomes
HOA-governed properties
What We Do
Full-service management for Brentwood landlords
Neighborhoods We Serve
Brentwood coverage area
Zip codes: 94513
Local Landmarks
Key Brentwood locations
- Brentwood Agricultural Heritage (u-pick farms)
- Harvest Time festival (annual)
- Shadow Lakes Golf Course
- John Muir Health Brentwood
- Liberty Union High School District
- Marsh Creek corridor
- Highway 4 Bypass employment corridor
Commute: Highway 4 to Pittsburg/Bay Point BART (~20 min)
Real Answers
Brentwood property management questions
Does Croskey Real Estate manage properties in Brentwood, CA?
Yes. Croskey Real Estate (brokerage DRE #01990430, Broker of Record Wolfgang Croskey DRE #01708438) manages detached homes, condominiums, townhomes, and HOA-governed properties throughout Brentwood, CA in zip code 94513. Our active Brentwood portfolio spans master-planned communities including Summerset, Deer Ridge, Shadow Lakes, and Trilogy, as well as established areas near Downtown Brentwood, Brentwood Village, Rose Garden, Garin Ranch, and newer construction in the Vineyards and Brentwood Country Club areas. Services include tenant placement, income and credit screening, on-time rent collection, HOA compliance coordination, bi-annual condition assessments, and maintenance through a vetted East Contra Costa vendor network. We have managed East Contra Costa rentals since 2005. Our Pittsburg office at 745 Railroad Ave is approximately 15 miles west of Brentwood via Highway 4 - about a 20-minute drive.
How much does property management cost in Brentwood, CA?
Croskey Real Estate charges management fees from 8% of monthly collected rent for full-service property management in Brentwood. The fee covers rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, bi-annual property condition assessments, and monthly owner reporting. HOA-governed Brentwood properties may require additional compliance coordination - move-in and move-out HOA inspections, board notifications, and in some communities tenant application review by the HOA. For a typical Brentwood rental - a 3-bedroom detached home in a master-planned community renting for $2,800 to $3,400 per month - a fee from 8% means management costs of approximately $224 to $272 per month. A lease-only option is also available for owners who self-manage day-to-day but want professional tenant placement. Call (925) 336-3282 or email info@croskeyrealestate.com for a free, no-obligation quote specific to your Brentwood property.
Do new Brentwood homes qualify for AB 1482 rent cap exemptions?
Many do - but the exemption is not automatic. California AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act) limits annual rent increases to 5% plus local CPI (10% maximum) for covered units. A unit is covered if the building received its certificate of occupancy more than 15 years ago. Brentwood experienced its largest growth period between 2000 and 2015, which means many homes built after 2010 were not yet 15 years old when AB 1482 was enacted and may fall outside its rent cap - depending on when the certificate of occupancy was issued. However, the 15-year threshold rolls forward each year, so homes built in 2010 became covered in 2025. Even for currently exempt properties, the exemption only protects you if you gave the tenant the specific statutory notice required by Civil Code 1946.2(e)(8)(B) at or before the start of the tenancy. Generic lease language is not sufficient. Croskey reviews each Brentwood property for current AB 1482 status during onboarding and ensures the correct notice is in place.
How does Croskey manage properties in HOPA-qualified communities like Summerset or Trilogy?
Summerset and Trilogy are HOPA-qualified communities in Brentwood governed by the Housing for Older Persons Act. As a landlord in a HOPA-designated community, you must verify that your tenant meets the community's occupancy criteria before move-in. Failure to follow HOPA verification procedures - including maintaining an occupancy survey - can jeopardize the community's HOPA designation, which would expose all owners in the community to legal risk. Croskey coordinates the HOPA occupancy verification process as part of tenant screening, works with the HOA on tenant application approval where the community requires it, and manages move-in and move-out inspections to HOA standards. We have managed Summerset and Trilogy properties and understand the additional compliance layer these communities require compared to standard Brentwood rentals.
What neighborhoods in Brentwood does Croskey serve?
Croskey manages rental properties across all Brentwood neighborhoods in zip code 94513. In master-planned and HOA communities: Summerset (HOPA-qualified, northwest Brentwood), Trilogy (HOPA-qualified, eastern Brentwood), Deer Ridge (golf course community, central), Shadow Lakes (golf course, central-east), Brentwood Country Club, and Garin Ranch. In established residential areas: Rose Garden, Brentwood Village, Downtown Brentwood, and Pulte at Brentwood. In newer construction corridors: Vineyards at Brentwood and developments along the Highway 4 Bypass corridor. The entire city is within zip code 94513 - there are no sub-areas or pockets within Brentwood that we exclude. Properties with HOA requirements receive the same management standard as non-HOA properties, with board compliance coordination included.
How do I get started with Croskey for my Brentwood rental?
Call (925) 336-3282 or email info@croskeyrealestate.com for a free Brentwood property management consultation. The consultation includes: an in-person property walk to assess condition and applicable California law compliance (AB 1482 exemption status, SB 611 security deposit rules, HOA obligations if applicable), a market rent analysis benchmarked against live Brentwood comparables in zip code 94513, a review of HOA rules and HOPA occupancy requirements for HOPA-qualified communities where applicable, and a management plan recommendation with no obligation to proceed. Wolfgang Croskey, Broker DRE #01708438, personally reviews all new Brentwood management agreements. Our Pittsburg office at 745 Railroad Ave is approximately 15 miles from central Brentwood - site visits are scheduled quickly. There is no upfront cost to get started.
What is the rental market like in Brentwood, CA?
Brentwood is one of the faster-growing cities in Contra Costa County, with a population of approximately 70,000 concentrated in master-planned single-family communities. Rental demand comes primarily from families seeking Liberty Union High School District schools, commuters using Highway 4 to reach the Bay Area, and households priced out of closer-in East Bay cities like Pleasanton, Dublin, or Walnut Creek. A 3-bedroom detached home in Brentwood typically rents for $2,800 to $3,400 per month, making it the highest-priced rental market among the East Contra Costa cities Croskey serves. Vacancy rates run low in well-maintained HOA communities because tenant turnover is relatively infrequent - residents in Summerset, Deer Ridge, and Shadow Lakes tend to stay 2 to 3 years or longer. Brentwood's agricultural heritage (u-pick farms, local produce) and quieter suburban character compared to Antioch and Pittsburg also attract long-tenure tenants who value quality of life over commute proximity.
How do I compare property management companies in Brentwood, CA?
When comparing property management companies in Brentwood, CA 94513, five checks separate qualified local operators from the rest. First, verify the brokerage license on the California DRE public lookup - every legitimate company lists a brokerage number (Croskey Real Estate is DRE #01990430, Broker of Record Wolfgang Croskey DRE #01708438). Second, ask each company to explain HOPA occupancy verification for communities like Summerset or Trilogy - a manager who cannot walk you through the Housing for Older Persons Act process can put an entire community's HOPA designation at risk, and much of Brentwood's rental stock sits inside HOA-governed subdivisions with their own inspection and tenant-approval rules. Third, ask where the office actually is: several companies marketing to Brentwood owners dispatch from Walnut Creek, the Tri-Valley, or a national franchise; our office at 745 Railroad Ave in Pittsburg is about 20 minutes away via Highway 4. Fourth, get the fee structure in writing - Croskey's full-service management starts from 8% of collected rent. Fifth, weigh review volume, not just stars: we hold a 4.6-star Google rating across 47 reviews. Ask any company, including us, for references from current Brentwood owners.
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