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How much do property lease up jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for property lease up in the United States is $19.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a property lease up?

A property lease up is the process of marketing, leasing, and filling vacancies in a new or recently renovated residential or commercial property. This phase typically begins before the property is open for residents and continues until the building reaches a targeted occupancy rate, often 90-95%. Lease up teams handle advertising, showing available units, screening tenants, and signing leases. The goal is to maximize occupancy as quickly as possible while ensuring high-quality tenants and steady cash flow for the property owner.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a property lease up specialist, and why are they important?

A Property Lease Up Specialist needs strong knowledge of real estate leasing practices, excellent organizational skills, and typically a background in property management or real estate. Familiarity with property management software (like Yardi or AppFolio) and leasing compliance regulations is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and customer service orientation set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for quickly filling vacancies, maintaining compliance, and ensuring a positive experience for both landlords and tenants.

What are some common challenges faced during the property lease-up process and how can they be effectively managed?

During the property lease-up process, professionals often encounter challenges such as attracting qualified tenants quickly, balancing occupancy rates with rental pricing, and coordinating move-ins efficiently. Effective strategies include implementing targeted marketing campaigns, maintaining clear communication with prospective residents, and collaborating closely with property management and maintenance teams to ensure units are move-in ready. Remaining adaptable and proactive can help address any issues that arise, ensuring a smooth transition from vacancy to full occupancy.

What is the difference between Property Lease Up vs Property Leasing Agent?

AspectProperty Lease UpProperty Leasing Agent
CredentialsReal estate license, leasing experienceReal estate license, leasing experience
Work EnvironmentPre-leasing, marketing, and leasing new propertiesDaily interaction with prospective tenants, showing units
Employer & IndustryProperty management companies, developersProperty management firms, leasing agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding pre-leasing, property launchFinding leasing agents for ongoing property management

Property Lease Up involves preparing and marketing a new property for occupancy, focusing on pre-leasing activities. In contrast, a Property Leasing Agent handles ongoing leasing, showing units, and tenant interactions. While both roles require similar credentials and work in property management, Lease Up is more about launching a property, whereas Leasing Agents manage day-to-day tenant relations.

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Infographic showing various Property Lease Up job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,149 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Lease-up Manager

TREK Development Group

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities.
At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job.  Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day:
 
  1. To treat everyone with the kindness we all want
  2. To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work 
  3. To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations
We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing.
We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Lease-up Manager to a newly developed property. 
Under the direction of the Director of Lease-up & Property Administration, the Lease-up Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of an active lease-up for a newly developed property.  This role oversees leasing, marketing, compliance coordination, vendor setup and operational readiness to ensure occupancy goals and delivery timelines are met.  The ideal candidate has prior lease-up experience, experience managing cross-functional projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.  As Trek continues to expand, we are seeking a Lease-up Manager to support lease-up operations across a growing portfolio. 
Why Join Us 
  • Lead a high-impact lease-up from start to stabilization 
  • Work cross-functionally with development, asset management and compliance teams 
  • Opportunity for growth within a mission-driven organization 

Essential Functions:
Leadership & Lease-Up Operations 
  • Lead weekly planning meetings and manage daily lease-up activities 
  • Monitor and adhere to the lease-up delivery schedule 
  • Hold cross-functional teams accountable to ensure delivery timelines are met 
  • Oversee vendor selection, maintenance planning and office setup 

Compliance & File Management 
  • Supervise lease-up compliance specialists and ensure all compliance tasks are completed timely 
  • Help process files through compliance when needed 
  • Open and manage the waiting list in accordance with program requirements 
  • Conduct applicant interviews 
  • Coordinate COOs, PBRA direct deposit setup, utility agreements and agency communications 

Marketing & Leasing Strategy 
  • Conduct monthly market studies to set market-rate rents and leasing specials 
  • Create and execute the lease-up marketing plan, including digital and print advertising 
  • Place and manage advertisements (Zillow and other platforms) 
  • Coordinate property photography, branding, website and social media presence 
  • Plan and execute open houses, outreach events and grand opening/ribbon cutting 

Administrative & Reporting 
  • Complete Monthly Rent-Up Worksheets and submit required reports 

Technology & Infrastructure Setup 
  • Coordinate IT setup, phones, printers, check scanners and leasing office equipment 

Education & Experience: 
  • 4–6+ years of property management or lease-up experience 
  • Proven experience managing an active lease-up from pre-leasing through stabilization 
  • Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams 
  • Strong knowledge of leasing operations, marketing strategies and reporting 
  • Highly organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills 
  • Proficiency with property management and leasing systems 

Preferred Experience 
  • Affordable or mixed-income housing lease-ups (PBRA, LIHTC, HOME preferred) 
  • Experience working with housing finance agencies (PHFA or similar) 
  • Project Management experience  
  • Experience with property management and leasing (e.g., OneSite, Yardi, or similar) 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  • The employee is regularly required to move around the building or site.
  • May require travel dependent on business needs.
  • Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across site.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employer-paid long-term disability, employer-paid basic life, 401k with employer contribution, and EAP.
If this sounds like a fit for your passion, skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website to learn more about Trek Development Group http://trekdevelopment.com.
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