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Average Rental Maintenance Costs for Small Landlords in 2025
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TenantPing Team
Property Data Analyst • Nationwide • United States
7/31/2025
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Average Rental Maintenance Costs for Small Landlords in 2025
Budgeting for repairs is one of the biggest challenges for small landlords. Knowing what to expect can help you plan ahead and avoid surprises.
National Average Maintenance Costs According to industry reports, landlords spend an average of 1% of property value per year on maintenance. For a $250,000 property, that’s roughly $2,500 annually.
Most Common Repair Categories - Plumbing: 25% of all requests - Electrical: 15% - Appliances: 20% - General Wear & Tear: 40%
How TenantPing Helps Reduce Costs By tracking requests and analyzing patterns, TenantPing helps landlords identify recurring issues, negotiate with vendors, and prevent costly emergencies.
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#Landlord maintenance costs#Rental budgeting#Repair expense tracking#Property management analytics
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