Cottonwood Ranch

What Cottonwood Ranch does

Cottonwood Ranch is a privately-held residential apartment community located at 901 E Washington Street, Colton, California, operating in San Bernardino County. The property offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartment units across six floor plan configurations (Plans A through F) ranging from 510 to 1,064 square feet, with base rents spanning $1,500 to $2,300 per month and deposits of $800-$1,000 at move-in. Community amenities include two swimming pools, spa, sauna, fitness center, tennis court, recreation center, tot lots, covered parking, and on-site laundry facilities; in-unit features comprise walk-in closets, personal balconies or patios, breakfast bars, vaulted ceilings on select plans, and washer/dryer connections on larger floor plans. The community is cat-friendly and is professionally managed by Positive Properties Corp.

The business model is subscription-style recurring residential rental income: monthly lease payments from individual and family tenants, supplemented by one-time deposits at application approval. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with prospective residents discovering the property through a corporate website (Apartments247-hosted CMS), reaching the leasing office via phone (909-825-9074) or in-person, applying through a web application portal, scheduling tours (including 3D virtual tours), and optionally receiving customized e-brochures by email. A Refer-a-Friend program supports tenant-sourced leads, and an ActiveBuilding resident portal handles existing tenant payments and service requests. There are no third-party listing channels, no channel partners, and no enterprise or institutional leasing relationships.

The underlying technology is standard residential property management software with no proprietary or AI-driven components disclosed. The property was established circa 2000 based on the website copyright, and there is no disclosed ownership structure, parent holding company, investor backing, funding history, M&A activity, or pipeline of additional properties. The asset is a single, stabilized, income-producing multifamily property managed by an external operator.

Name

Cottonwood Ranch

Legal name

Cottonwood Ranch Apartments

Website

https://cottonwoodranchapartments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cottonwood Ranch is a privately-held, single-asset residential apartment community in Colton, California, offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom units across six floor plans with resort-style amenities, leased directly to individual and family renters and managed by Positive Properties Corp.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Apartment Rentals

NAICS

Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAFAA

Multifamily Apartment Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

Keywords

• Residential apartment rentals
• Multifamily housing
• Apartment leasing services
• Apartment community amenities
• Rental property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Colton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Monthly rental payments from tenants leasing one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly rent payments with standard lease terms. Additional deposits collected upon move-in.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cottonwood Ranch is a residential apartment community in Colton, CA that leases one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment units across six floor plan configurations (510 to 1,064 sq ft) to individual and family renters. Rentals are supported by resort-style community amenities (two pools, spa, sauna, fitness center, tennis court, recreation center), in-unit features (walk-in closets, balconies, vaulted ceilings, washer/dryer connections in select units), and a cat-friendly pet policy. The property is professionally managed by Positive Properties Corp., with leasing handled directly through the corporate website, on-site leasing office, and a 3D virtual tour.

Product overview

Cottonwood Ranch is a residential apartment community in Colton, CA offering one, two, and three-bedroom apartment units across six distinct floor plans (Plan A through Plan F) ranging from 510 to 1,064 square feet. The community provides resort-style amenities including two swimming pools, spa, sauna, fitness center, tennis court, and recreation center. Apartment units feature walk-in closets, personal balconies/patios, dishwashers, ceiling fans, and select units include washer/dryer connections and vaulted ceilings. The company provides related services including an online application portal, resident portal, e-brochure distribution, and cat-friendly pet policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plan A (1 Bed / 1 Bath, 510 sq ft) One-bedroom, one-bathroom rental apartment unit with 510 square feet of living space, offered to prospective residents seeking compact single-occupant or couple housing at approximately $1,500 per month.
• Plan B (1 Bed / 1 Bath, 613 sq ft, pantry + vaulted ceilings) One-bedroom, one-bathroom rental apartment unit with 613 square feet featuring a pantry and vaulted ceilings, offered to single renters or couples at approximately $1,550-$1,575 per month.
• Plan C (2 Bed / 1 Bath, 850 sq ft, breakfast bar) Two-bedroom, one-bathroom rental apartment unit with 850 square feet featuring a breakfast bar, offered to small families or roommates at approximately $1,700 per month.
• Plan D (2 Bed / 2 Bath, 895 sq ft) Two-bedroom, two-bathroom rental apartment unit with 895 square feet, offered to small families or roommates seeking a split-bath layout at approximately $1,800 per month.
• Plan E (2 Bed / 2 Bath, 878 sq ft, washer/dryer connections) Two-bedroom, two-bathroom rental apartment unit with 878 square feet featuring in-unit washer and dryer connections, offered to small families or roommates at approximately $1,800-$1,850 per month.
• Plan F (3 Bed / 2 Bath, 1,064 sq ft, washer/dryer connections) Three-bedroom, two-bathroom rental apartment unit with 1,064 square feet featuring in-unit washer and dryer connections, offered to families at approximately $2,300 per month with a $1,000 deposit upon approved credit.
• Online Rental Application Web-based rental application service enabling prospective residents to apply for an apartment unit at Cottonwood Ranch from the corporate website, with alternative in-person application available at the leasing office.
• Resident Portal Online resident portal for existing tenants to manage their tenancy, make rent payments, and access community information and services.
• Cat-Friendly Housing Pet-friendly (cats only) rental housing service allowing residents to house feline family members upon management approval with spay/neuter requirements.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Positive Properties Corp.coreOthersProfessional property management company responsible for day-to-day operations, on-site management, leasing activities, and resident services for Cottonwood Ranch Apartments.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Equity Residential: Multifamily REIT focused on urban and high-density suburban apartment communities. Operates similar Class A/B product with comparable resident amenity positioning.
• UDR Inc. Diversified multifamily REIT operating Class A and B communities across the US, including California. Comparable revenue model of monthly recurring rental income from apartment units.
• Camden Property Trust: Multifamily REIT operating garden-style apartment communities across the Sunbelt and select markets. Comparable unit mix and amenity-led operating model.
• AvalonBay Communities: Large-cap multifamily REIT with portfolio across coastal and select high-growth suburban markets. Operates similar garden-style apartment communities with comparable amenity packages.
• Mid-America Apartment Communities: Multifamily REIT operating Class A/B garden-style apartments in the Southeast and Southwest. Closely comparable property type, tenant demographic, and amenity strategy.
• Essex Property Trust: West Coast multifamily REIT concentrated in California. Directly comparable business model of owning and operating Class B/A apartment communities, though at significantly larger scale and across coastal markets.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest US apartment manager and operator. Directly comparable third-party management relationship (Cottonwood uses Positive Properties Corp., a smaller manager with similar operating role).

Direct peers

• Veris Residential: Multifamily REIT operating Class A apartment communities. Comparable monthly rental revenue model and amenity-rich positioning, though at higher-density urban product.
• Apartment Income REIT (AIMCO): Multifamily REIT operating Class B/A apartment communities across select US markets. Closely comparable operating model of amenity-rich garden-style product serving working-family renters.

Emerging players

• American Homes 4 Rent: Single-family rental operator with significant Inland Empire exposure. Comparable tenant demographic of working families priced out of California coastal homeownership, with overlapping rental demand drivers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cottonwood-ranch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Ranch