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Elevating The Industry Standard
An Elite Approach to Property Management

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A Legacy
Of Excellence in Property Management

CLS Living is one of the nation’s leading housing operators, managing more than 10,300 units across 33+ markets. Guided by an owner’s mindset, we bring exceptional real estate performance, operational excellence, and a culture of innovation to on-campus housing, student communities, and conventional multifamily developments nationwide.

This commitment has earned CLS multiple Student Housing Business Innovator Awards and national ORA® recognition for excellence in resident experience.

Why Owners Choose CLS

Units

10,300+

Beds

32,000+

Markets

33+

Combined Leadership Experience

150 Years

A Winning Portfolio
of Communities that Perform Like Premium Boutique Hotels

From resort-inspired amenities to hospitality-driven service, we elevate the resident experience while maximizing asset performance. With a 4.0 average Google community rating, our proven resident satisfaction drives higher renewals, stronger occupancy, and improved NOI. Institutional owners and developers trust CLS because we manage every community as if it were our own.

See for Yourself
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The Industry

Gold Standard

CLS Living has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work and one of the Best Places to Work in Texas, proof that when our people thrive, our communities do too. By attracting and retaining the industry’s top talent, we’ve set the gold standard in property management, built on a culture of excellence, award-winning resident experience, and a proven reputation for mastering the art of the turnaround.

Our reputation is built on results that matter to owners: stabilizing communities, protecting investments, and creating long-term value.

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A Culture that Drives
Results

At CLS, our culture drives us to raise the bar on multifamily living, treating every resident as a valued guest, and turning ordinary properties into thriving communities.

Recognition and rewards fuel our team, ensuring every interaction, whether with a resident, partner, or investor, feels exceptional.

At CLS, culture isn’t a tagline. It’s why our residents stay, our people thrive, and our partners succeed.

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Our Culture

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CLS Living
Driven by Experience.
Defined by Excellence.