Leasing Professional Jobs in California
Leasing Professional jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where high residential turnover and a large apartment inventory create consistent demand at every level from entry-level leasing consultant to senior property associate. Large residential management companies like Equity Residential, Essex Property Trust, and AvalonBay Communities maintain substantial California portfolios and hire regularly. The most in-demand specialties include luxury multifamily leasing, affordable housing compliance, and student housing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Overview:
The Leasing Consultant will show and lease apartments to prospective residents and assist with lease renewals for current residents. They will also serve as the first impression to all those who visit our Leasing Office, as well as, courteously and efficiently provide customer service to prospective residents, residents, vendors, and all guests of the community. No Real Estate License needed. Hourly pay and a great commission structure. Part time position 1pm-6pm Tuesday-Friday & Saturday 10am-3pm.
Job Duties:
- Place a strong emphasis on customer service in every action on the job.
- Meet and qualify all prospective residents and obtain necessary guest card information.
- Tour prospects through model apartments as well as available vacant units.
- Conduct all leasing activity in strict accordance with Fair Housing Guidelines.
- Successfully overcome objections and practice closing techniques.
- Take applications for rental, accept rental deposits, and process applications for approval procedure.
- Accurately prepare and be thoroughly knowledgeable with all lease-related paperwork, from the application process through move out. This includes processing applications, preparing move in information, lease files, renewal letters and leases, move out requests, and any other forms related to leasing and resident relations.
- Walk the property daily to inspect rent ready apartments to ensure move in status and the general condition of the community.
- Assist Community Manager in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increase qualified traffic and internet leads.
- Answer telephone and Internet leads providing information in response to rental inquiries. Make follow-up calls and e-mail responses as necessary.
- Conduct move in inspection, execute all document signing, verify the utility accounts, and collect all monies due prior to releasing the keys to a new resident.
- Maintain positive resident relations by responding to residents in a friendly, professional and timely manner.
- Maintain files of leasing paperwork and input leasing data into computers accurately and in a timely fashion.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent customer service and effective oral and written communication skills, along with a positive and professional attitude.
- Part-time position with regularly scheduled evening and weekend hours.
- Ideal candidate will have previous apartment industry experience.
- Must be organized and detail oriented, possess strong marketing and sales skills, effective communication skills, and experience with telephone sales presentation.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel software), as well as a property management software, preferably MRI.
- Excellent organizational skills, with ability to work under limited supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and production.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as leases, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to successfully pass a background screen including credit and criminal check
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Position Overview:
The Leasing Consultant will show and lease apartments to prospective residents and assist with lease renewals for current residents. They will also serve as the first impression to all those who visit our Leasing Office, as well as, courteously and efficiently provide customer service to prospective residents, residents, vendors, and all guests of the community. No Real Estate License needed. Hourly pay and a great commission structure. Part time position 1pm-6pm Tuesday-Friday & Saturday 10am-3pm.
Job Duties:
- Place a strong emphasis on customer service in every action on the job.
- Meet and qualify all prospective residents and obtain necessary guest card information.
- Tour prospects through model apartments as well as available vacant units.
- Conduct all leasing activity in strict accordance with Fair Housing Guidelines.
- Successfully overcome objections and practice closing techniques.
- Take applications for rental, accept rental deposits, and process applications for approval procedure.
- Accurately prepare and be thoroughly knowledgeable with all lease-related paperwork, from the application process through move out. This includes processing applications, preparing move in information, lease files, renewal letters and leases, move out requests, and any other forms related to leasing and resident relations.
- Walk the property daily to inspect rent ready apartments to ensure move in status and the general condition of the community.
- Assist Community Manager in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increase qualified traffic and internet leads.
- Answer telephone and Internet leads providing information in response to rental inquiries. Make follow-up calls and e-mail responses as necessary.
- Conduct move in inspection, execute all document signing, verify the utility accounts, and collect all monies due prior to releasing the keys to a new resident.
- Maintain positive resident relations by responding to residents in a friendly, professional and timely manner.
- Maintain files of leasing paperwork and input leasing data into computers accurately and in a timely fashion.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent customer service and effective oral and written communication skills, along with a positive and professional attitude.
- Part-time position with regularly scheduled evening and weekend hours.
- Ideal candidate will have previous apartment industry experience.
- Must be organized and detail oriented, possess strong marketing and sales skills, effective communication skills, and experience with telephone sales presentation.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel software), as well as a property management software, preferably MRI.
- Excellent organizational skills, with ability to work under limited supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and production.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as leases, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to successfully pass a background screen including credit and criminal check
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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Leasing Professional Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- CONAM Group of Companies14
- Greystar2
- GAINES INVESTMENT TRUST2
- Willow Bridge Property Company2
- Hines1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in leasing professional jobs across California.
- California Bureau of Real Estate salesperson license or qualifying exemption for leasing roles
- Prior leasing or property management experience in a residential or commercial setting
- Demonstrated ability to meet occupancy and revenue goals in a competitive rental market
- Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi, MRI, or Entrata
- Strong verbal communication and customer service skills for resident relations
- Familiarity with California landlord-tenant law and fair housing regulations
Leasing Professional Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a leasing professional in California?
Most California leasing professional positions require a valid California real estate salesperson license issued by the California Department of Real Estate, unless the employer holds a broker license covering its staff. Candidates complete a state-approved pre-licensing course, pass the DRE salesperson exam, and submit a licensing application. A high school diploma is the minimum education, though many employers prefer some college coursework in business or real estate.
Which companies hire leasing professionals in California?
California leasing professional roles are posted by CONAM Group of Companies, Greystar, and GAINES INVESTMENT TRUST and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large multifamily and mixed-use portfolios, particularly in coastal metros, support a broad base of regional and national property management companies with ongoing hiring needs.
Which California cities have the most leasing professional jobs?
San Jose, Anaheim, and Escondido account for the most leasing professional openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer volume of multifamily inventory, while San Diego and the Bay Area reflect strong renter demand driven by high home prices and a large workforce of renters who prefer or require apartment living near employment centers.
Are there remote leasing professional jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of leasing professional openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how site-dependent most leasing work is. The portions most likely to be done remotely are administrative leasing coordination, digital lead management, and virtual tour facilitation for larger management companies with centralized operations.
How can I get hired as a leasing professional in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to leasing consultant or leasing associate roles at large California apartment communities, where companies like Essex Property Trust and AvalonBay Communities often bring on candidates without prior leasing experience and train them in-house. Moving from a customer-facing role in retail, hospitality, or residential sales gives applicants a strong starting point. Obtaining your California real estate salesperson license before applying gives any entry-level candidate a clear advantage over unlicensed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to leasing professional jobs in California?
You can find and apply to leasing professional jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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