Lease administrator vs apartment manager

The differences between lease administrators and apartment managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a lease administrator and an apartment manager. Additionally, a lease administrator has an average salary of $54,245, which is higher than the $40,520 average annual salary of an apartment manager.

The top three skills for a lease administrator include lease management, property management and landlords. The most important skills for an apartment manager are property management, evictions, and bank deposits.

Lease administrator vs apartment manager overview

	Lease Administrator	Apartment Manager
Yearly salary	$54,245	$40,520
Hourly rate	$26.08	$19.48
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	51,539	10,867
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	6	6

Lease administrator vs apartment manager salary

Lease administrators and apartment managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lease Administrator	Apartment Manager
Average salary	$54,245	$40,520
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $69,000	Between $23,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Ross Stores	-
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between lease administrator and apartment manager education

There are a few differences between a lease administrator and an apartment manager in terms of educational background:

	Lease Administrator	Apartment Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Southern California	University of Southern California

Lease administrator vs apartment manager demographics

Here are the differences between lease administrators' and apartment managers' demographics:

	Lease Administrator	Apartment Manager
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 21.0% Female, 79.0%	Male, 32.7% Female, 67.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 5.2% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 5.2% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between lease administrator and apartment manager duties and responsibilities

Lease administrator example responsibilities.

Manage and review final lease information enter into real estate database (YARDI) and lease files.
Manage reporting requirements to senior management on status of real estate portfolio.
Research and resolve A/R and A/P.
Abstract lease information and input into YARDI.
Review daily workflow to ensure GAAP and internal compliance.
Prepare both new HUD paperwork and recertification paperwork for residents' signature.

Apartment manager example responsibilities.

Live on-site, manage property and employees, payroll, purchasing, inventory, deposits, etc.
Accomplish financial objectives by collecting rents, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and prepare annual budget.
Design and manage all company facebook accounts for residents and prospective residents regarding property information and general interest articles.
Maintain all client accounts, post all move ins, late fees and any other charges on Yardi property database system.
Introduce property owner to YARDI, and other online property legal services.
Organized/Update files according to certification and adjust payments utilizing HUD formula.

Lease administrator vs apartment manager skills

Common lease administrator skills

Lease Management, 10%
Property Management, 10%
Landlords, 8%
Lease Administration, 8%
Yardi, 6%
Reconciliations, 6%

Common apartment manager skills

Property Management, 8%
Evictions, 7%
Bank Deposits, 5%
Rent Collection, 5%
Background Checks, 5%
Yardi, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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