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Top rated
Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews
Most reviewed
127 Google reviews, 4.8★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
2020 Alameda Padre Serra #220, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Blue Horizon Management Company is a Santa Barbara firm with over 25 years of experience managing residential rentals and HOAs in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Isla Vista and nearby communities.
In their words: “We specialize exclusively in the management of unfurnished residential rental units.”
Review summary: Reviewers mention smooth move-ins and tenant transfers along with helpful, professional staff.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
7 W Figueroa St #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Utopia Property Management has a Santa Barbara office and is part of Utopia, a management company with over 30 years in business across the West Coast. Locally it manages homes, condos, apartments and commercial properties in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria.
In their words: “As an owner, you have access to an online portal that stores important documents related to your rental, houses past statements, and allows for easy communication with our team.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention fast repairs, smooth move-ins and well-kept properties.
Serves the Carpinteria area · no public office address, so no map pin
H&H Property Management serves the Carpinteria area, managing single-family homes, apartments, condos and commercial properties in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Ventura and Oxnard.
In their words: “As a licensed B2 General Contractor, we are uniquely positioned to offer a full range of construction-related services, including project management, remodels, home improvements, and property repairs.”
Review summary: Owners often describe very responsive managers who keep them informed and place good tenants.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
Serves the Santa Barbara area · no public office address, so no map pin
AB Estate Management serves the Santa Barbara area, caring for high-end estates and private residences in Montecito, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria for mostly absentee owners, with roots in a firm dating to 1995.
In their words: “AB Estate Management acts as your representative with all providers and is on-call 24/7 to handle all emergencies, at a fraction of the cost of an on-site manager.”
Review summary: Owners and vendors often describe a quick, diligent manager who solves problems at any hour.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
7 W Figueroa St Ste 318, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mission City Property Management is a Santa Barbara company managing single-family homes and multi-family property in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria and Goleta for both new and experienced landlords.
In their words: “In the face of tenant eviction or lease violations, our services act as a robust buffer, ensuring you're shielded from both emotional strain and fiscal concerns.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention clear, responsive communication, fair deposit handling and hands-on help with leasing.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
555 N San Marcos Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Grasse Property Management is a Goleta-area company managing apartments, single-family homes and beach vacation rentals in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
In their words: “We offer a full range of property management services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, property maintenance, and more.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe an attentive, easy-to-reach manager who responds right away.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
228 W Carrillo St c, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Central Coast Real Estate is a Santa Barbara company managing residential and commercial property in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland, the Santa Ynez Valley and San Luis Obispo, with brokerage services.
In their words: “By enforcing the applicable sections of a tenant’s lease and advocating on your behalf we can resolve payment issues quickly and ensure that you receive rents on time.”
Review summary: Most tenants describe available, kind and responsive staff and prompt communication.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
2020 Alameda Padre Serra Ste 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Ultimate Property Management is a Santa Barbara company that manages and leases residential, student housing and commercial property in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Summerland, Carpinteria and Goleta, and also markets homes for sale.
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
3112 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Chris Agnoli Property Management is a Santa Barbara company that manages rental homes and investment properties in Santa Barbara, San Roque, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria.
In their words: “Chris Agnoli Property Management offers a wide-range of property management services from simple tenant placement to full management and maintenance.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe a friendly, professional manager who resolves issues quickly and communicates well.
3823 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Radis Property Management is a Toro Canyon company, with a Summerland mailing address, that provides affordable residential rental housing in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
In their words: “Providing high quality and affordable housing in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties”
Serves Carpinteria · office in Montecito
1187 Coast Village Rd #755, Montecito, CA 93108
Madden Estate Management is a Santa Barbara company founded in 2014 that oversees estates, homes and rental properties in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Summerland, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.
In their words: “We handle invoice processing, track and categorize costs, coordinate vendor billing, and provide detailed statements as needed so you always have an accurate understanding of your estate’s finances.”
Serves Carpinteria · office in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
290 Maple Ct Ste: 168, Ventura, CA 93003
Ventura Property Group is a Ventura company, in business since 2022, managing single-family, multi-family and commercial property across Ventura County, including Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village.
In their words: “We conduct inspections upon move-in and move-out that include documentation of the property’s condition and ensure all maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner.”
Serves Carpinteria · office in Santa Barbara
5290 Overpass Rd Bldg C, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Sierra Property Management is a Goleta company, in business since 1993, managing single-family homes, apartments, student housing in Isla Vista and commercial, office and retail property across Santa Barbara County.
In their words: “We preview all properties before we consider adding it to our portfolio and pride ourselves in the quality of service for clients and not the quantity of clients we manage.”
Serves Carpinteria · office in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
40 S Ash St, Ventura, CA 93001
The Becker Group is a Ventura commercial real estate investment, brokerage and management firm, founded in 1987, handling office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential property across Ventura County, from Oxnard and Camarillo to Simi Valley.
In their words: “We specialize in commercial, office, retail, industrial and investment properties.”
Serves Carpinteria · office in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
2463 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
California Oaks Property Management, established in 1972, manages over 1,300 apartment, condo, townhome, single-family and commercial units across Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Santa Paula and Carpinteria.
In their words: “My most recent renovation was able to progress while I was on vacation.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently mention friendly staff, a smooth leasing and move-in process and prompt maintenance.
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Rents in Carpinteria are $1,400 above the Santa Barbara County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$571 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Carpinteria's typical asking rent is $1,400 (42.7%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Carpinteria is number 1 of 5 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Isla Vista, Montecito. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria | $4,679 | +13.9% | 15 |
| Montecito | $18,039 | 3 | |
| Santa Barbara | $3,642 | +3.8% | 27 |
| Ojai | $3,747 | 1 | |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | $2,898 | +3.4% | 23 |
| Goleta | $3,838 | +1.5% | 2 |
| Oxnard | $2,894 | +0.4% | 10 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 15 property management companies in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County. We matched a current California real estate license for 7 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Carpinteria is $4,679 (September 2026); +13.9% over the past year. About 38.5% of homes in Carpinteria are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 15 property management companies in Carpinteria, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 14 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 7 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Carpinteria was $4,679 a month in September 2026, +13.9% on a year earlier.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
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