First, companies with an office nearby that say they serve La Jolla; then nearby companies rated 4.0+ with 5+ reviews, best match first. Ask them about your area when you request a quote.
PT
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews5★ from 63 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google
Palm Tree Properties is a San Diego company run by property owners and brokers, managing homes, condos, townhouses, duplexes, multifamily buildings and retail centers from Chula Vista to Carlsbad and Encinitas.
In their words: “Palm Tree Properties is one of several real estate services operating under Egelko Enterprises in San Diego.”
Review summary: Owners often mention knowledgeable, attentive staff, smooth tenant turnovers and maintenance issues that get resolved quickly.
LP
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews4.9★ from 75 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.6★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google
LRA Property Management, also known as Libutti Realty Advisors, is a San Diego company managing residential and commercial property across San Diego County, from Chula Vista to La Jolla, Carlsbad and Oceanside, and also handling sales.
In their words: “Our marketing team takes high-quality, professional photographs of your property to create an attractive rental page with a detailed description.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention quick, kind responses, timely repairs and an easy online portal.
PR
100+ Google reviews4.8★ from 522 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.2★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google 🏅 20+ years in business
Penny Realty, Inc. Property Management has served San Diego since 1965, managing homes, condos, townhomes, multi-family property and short-term vacation rentals from Pacific Beach and La Jolla to Oceanside and Carlsbad.
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly vacation guests, describe clean, well-kept homes and prompt, friendly staff.
PP
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.8★ from 149 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.9★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google
Pasas Property Management is an Ocean Beach-based San Diego company that manages single-family homes, condos, apartment buildings and multifamily properties across San Diego County, and also offers sales.
In their words: “We manage lease signing, collect rent and deposits, and ensure timely electronic deposits for smooth cash flow management.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a reachable, responsive team that handles maintenance needs promptly.
T
★ User Recommended5★ from 20 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google
TenantFinder is a San Diego company that specializes in tenant placement for homes, townhouses, condos and apartments in San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas and Poway, plus the Las Vegas area.
In their words: “If anything goes wrong during the first 3 months, we’ll find you another tenant.”
Review summary: Owners consistently mention fast placement of qualified renters and a smooth, well-handled process.
MC
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.9★ from 159 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.8★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google
(159 Google reviews) Recently reviewed
Mission Center Properties is a San Diego company that has managed houses, condos and apartment complexes across San Diego neighborhoods since 2006, from Allied Gardens and Bankers Hill to Carmel Valley and Chula Vista.
In their words: “Our vendor selection is based solely on the quality of their work and competitive rates, with no intention of earning a profit from them.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe welcoming, attentive staff who respond quickly during move-in and afterward.
LP
★ User Recommended5★ from 48 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google 🏅 10+ years in business
(48 Google reviews)
Lofty Property Management, a San Diego company active since 2014, manages single-family homes, condos, townhomes and multifamily buildings across San Diego County, from La Jolla and Del Mar to Poway, El Cajon and Chula Vista.
In their words: “Maximum listing exposure across Zillow, Apartments.com, Realtor.com, and 30+ rental platforms to attract qualified applicants quickly.”
Review summary: Owners often mention a responsive, thorough manager, good advice and quick handling of repairs.
PM
🏅 20+ years in business
Property Management Executives is a San Diego company, started in 2002, that manages hundreds of units including houses, condos, townhouses, duplexes and small apartment buildings in San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee and Chula Vista.
In their words: “We charge much less than the competition with a flat 8% fee with no leasing fees, vacancy fees or any other fee.”
Review summary: Owners, including military owners, describe a communicative manager who finds good tenants and handles maintenance well.
UP
100+ Google reviews4.7★ from 476 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.1★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google
Uplift Property Management is a San Diego company managing single-family homes, multi-family properties and apartments across greater San Diego and Temecula, including City Heights, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Bonita and Murrieta.
In their words: “We never charge extra for our existing services — no maintenance markups, no annual accounting fees, no hidden fees.”
Review summary: Owners often mention prompt help with tenant screening, contractor estimates, lease signings and smooth takeovers from previous managers.
IP
100+ Google reviews4.7★ from 230 Google reviews; newest reviews average 3.3★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google 🏅 10+ years in business
Income Property Advisors is a San Diego company managing multi-family and mixed-use buildings, single-family homes, condos and commercial properties in areas such as Hillcrest, North Park, Pacific Beach, Carlsbad and Oceanside.
In their words: “With our secure owner portal, you can track income and expenses, review monthly statements, and download year end financials at your convenience.”
Review summary: Residents often mention fast, careful repairs and a friendly maintenance team.
RP
🏅 20+ years in business
Riviera Property Management is a family-owned Pacific Beach company that has managed coastal rental homes in San Diego since 1983, covering Mission Beach, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Point Loma and University City.
Review summary: Owners often mention relationships lasting decades and a responsive, professional team.
CP
Cornerstone Pacific serves the San Diego area from North County, managing single-family homes, duplexes, condos and townhomes in Vista, Encinitas, La Jolla and nearby communities, and also helps with buying and selling.
In their words: “We specialize in the lowest cost, complete turnkey set of services available for residential income property owners.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a responsive, reliable team that handles tenants, repairs and HOA matters well.
KP
Key Property Management serves the San Diego area, managing rental homes and multi-unit properties in Poway, Rancho Peñasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, Mira Mesa, La Mesa and Santee.
In their words: “We provide transparent accounting services so you know what your rental brings in.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe a kind, responsive manager who solves problems quickly.
ST
50+ Google reviews4.6★ from 58 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.2★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google 🏅 15+ years in business
San Terra Properties is a women-owned, family-owned San Diego company founded in 2008, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and duplexes to fourplexes across San Diego County, from Alpine to Vista.
In their words: “Our fees are published: 8% of the rent we collect, plus a $350 leasing fee when we place a new tenant.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention friendly, knowledgeable staff who handle requests in a timely way.
WJ
(13 Google reviews)
Will Jordan Propery Management serves the San Diego area, managing single-family homes, condos, apartments and multifamily buildings in coastal and central neighborhoods such as La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, North Park and Hillcrest.
In their words: “In fact, not only do we go Beyond - we are partnered with the Beyond Property Management Brokerage.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe attentive, responsive management and prompt handling of maintenance.
CR
Cresta Real Estate Group is a San Diego company focused on single-family and small multifamily rentals, managing homes, condos, apartments and small commercial properties from Oceanside and Escondido to Point Loma and Pacific Beach.
In their words: “Also here for small commercial, renovation oversight, real-estate sales and consulting.”
Review summary: Owners and partners often mention fast, thorough responses and clear communication.
BN
🏅 10+ years in business
(11 Google reviews)
Best Nest Property Management is a broker-owned San Diego company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small multifamily buildings across central and coastal San Diego, run by a broker managing rentals since 2017.
In their words: “Our fee is $99 per month plus 4.9% of rent collected.”
Review summary: Owners, including out-of-town ones, often describe a knowledgeable, communicative broker who gives good advice.
AV
🏅 20+ years in business
Alta Vista Properties is a family-owned San Diego company that has managed single-family homes, condos, complexes under 10 units and commercial buildings since 1980, mainly in central neighborhoods such as Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Kensington and North Park.
In their words: “We also provide monthly/year-end reporting and bill payment services for each property.”
OP
🏅 20+ years in business
Onyx Property Management has connected tenants and property owners in San Diego County for over 20 years, managing single-family homes, condos and mid-size apartment buildings from Oceanside to Chula Vista.
In their words: “With no upcharges or leasing fees, we invite you to experience the Onyx difference with management built by investors, for investors.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe friendly, helpful staff who make applications and questions easy to handle.
PP
(8 Google reviews)
Place Property Management serves the San Diego area from Chula Vista, managing rental houses in Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Rancho Del Rey and other parts of San Diego County, and also helps clients buy and sell.
In their words: “We use the latest technology to help us keep an eye on all of our properties, from managing rent payments to managing repairs and maintenance.”
Review summary: Owners often describe an organized, quick-responding manager who places qualified tenants.
T
(7 Google reviews)
TriProperties is a locally owned San Diego company managing over 200 units, including apartment buildings, single-family houses and commercial office space, in Mission Valley, North Park, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach, La Jolla and nearby areas.
In their words: “We cater to all types of property owners, from those who prefer to be hands-on to those who wish to be completely hands-off.”
Review summary: Owners and vendors often mention attentive, detail-oriented, responsive managers and clear communication.
CP
🏅 20+ years in business
Cal-Prop Management is a San Diego company, established in 1987, managing single-family homes, condos and apartment buildings across San Diego County, from Hillcrest and Golden Hill to Chula Vista, El Cajon, Del Mar and Encinitas.
In their words: “Your Vice President coordinates your team – Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, Maintenance Director, Maintenance Coordinator and our Technicians – ensuring efficient unit turns, leasing, renovations, and repairs.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention helpful, professional managers and quick, effective repairs.
RR
🏅 5+ years in business
Recob Real Estate Services is a San Diego management and sales brokerage handling single-family homes, condos, multi-family, affordable deed-restricted and commercial rentals in neighborhoods from Hillcrest and North Park to La Jolla, Point Loma and El Cajon.
In their words: “Our fees are published on our website.”
Review summary: Tenants often describe a responsive, professional property manager and a fast, smooth leasing and approval process.
SD
San Diego City Property Management is a San Diego company with over 15 years in real estate, managing single-family homes, condos and multi-family property in downtown neighborhoods such as East Village, Little Italy and the Gaslamp, plus Mission Hills and North Park.
Review summary: Owners mostly mention a knowledgeable, proactive manager who finds good tenants and keeps condos well kept.
NP
🏅 20+ years in business
National Planning Group serves the San Diego area as an investor-focused firm founded in 2005, managing single-family rentals, vacation rentals and multi-property portfolios across San Diego County.
In their words: “We work with San Diego property owners and investors who want broker-led guidance, clear reporting, and a management partner who understands what's at stake.”
MA
🏅 20+ years in business
Michael Anthony Properties is a San Diego company, established in 1988, managing, leasing and selling single-family homes, condos and apartment properties across San Diego County, including La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas and Carmel Valley.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention responsive, fair and attentive managers and quick deposit returns.
LS
Leasing San Diego is a San Diego company offering long-term, mid-term and vacation rental management and tenant placement in central neighborhoods such as Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, Golden Hill and the College Area.
In their words: “We also help prepare your home for rent with cleaning, painting, repairs, and practical property improvements.”
Review summary: Owners, including out-of-state owners, often describe dependable help with major repairs and ongoing management.
IP
🏅 5+ years in business
Iconic Property Management is a San Diego company managing homes, apartment complexes, HOAs and commercial and mixed-use property in San Diego and La Jolla, led by locals with over twenty years of experience.
In their words: “All Iconic managers hold one or more of the following prestigious certifications and have over five years of hands-on experience.”
AH
🏅 20+ years in business
American Heritage Properties is a San Diego company with over 40 years in property management, handling single-family homes and condos across San Diego County, from Oceanside and Carlsbad to Chula Vista and El Cajon.
In their words: “Our business rests largely on single-family homes and condos just like yours.”
MP
🏅 20+ years in business
Mercer Properties is a Kensington-based San Diego brokerage, local since 1988, that manages homes, condos, apartment buildings, manufactured home communities and commercial property in Kensington, Mission Hills, North Park and nearby neighborhoods.
In their words: “Mercer Properties manages homes in over twenty neighborhoods across San Diego including Kensington, Talmadge, Mission Hills, North Park, South Park, Bankers Hill, Little Italy, Downtown, La Jolla, and many more.”
KS
🏅 20+ years in business
(24 Google reviews)
KFR Star Realty is a San Diego real estate and management team with over 30 years in the area, managing residential and commercial property in North Park, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla and El Cajon.
In their words: “We connect tenants and investment owners throughout San Diego, including: North Park, Hillcrest, University Heights, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, El Cajon, National City, Chula Vista and the SDSU College Area.”
RI
🏅 20+ years in business
RG Investment Real Estate Services is a San Diego firm, formed in 1972 as Radelow Gittins, managing multifamily, condominium associations, office, industrial and hotel property across San Diego County, and also offering brokerage and accounting services.
In their words: “We manage a wide array of properties, from multifamily, apartments, condominiums, office, industrial, hotel, medical, commercial, single-family, residential, retail, vacation rentals, and homeowner and condo associations (HOA/COA).”
PS
(16 Google reviews)
PMI San Diego is the San Diego office of the PMI franchise network, managing single-family homes, multi-family property, HOAs, commercial property and short-term rentals from La Jolla and Poway to Escondido and Fallbrook.
In their words: “We utilize state-of-the-art technology that allows our property owners know how their investments are doing, while providing tenants real-time access to maintenance requests and billing.”
BP
🏅 10+ years in business
Buchanan Property Management is a San Diego company that has managed residential and commercial property since 2013 in La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, North Park and University Heights.
In their words: “At Buchanan we’ve been providing nonstop expert property management throughout San Diego County since 2013.”
Review summary: Most residents mention fast, courteous maintenance and attentive on-site managers.