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Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
2940 Union Ave # C, San Jose, CA 95124
Matusich & Raich Property Management is a family-run San Jose company, established in 1979, managing condos, townhomes, single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes and small apartment buildings in Almaden, Cambrian, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
In their words: “We provide full management services that include accounting, remodeling, marketing, resident screening, leasing, maintenance, and Senior Real Estate Financial Planning.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention quick responses, well-handled repairs and long, steady relationships.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
2130 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
The Posada Group is a San Jose company managing single-family homes, townhomes and apartment complexes in Silicon Valley, including Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Santa Clara.
In their words: “We specialize in full service management of single family residences, townhomes, and apartment complexes.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention prompt replies and knowledgeable, helpful staff.
Serves Los Altos · office in Palo Alto
790 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Wilbur Properties is a family-owned Palo Alto brokerage that has managed residential and commercial property on the San Francisco Peninsula since 1991, with more than 300 properties in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos and Mountain View.
In their words: “In the San Francisco Peninsula, Wilbur Properties delivers expert sales, leasing, and full-service property management across the Bay Area.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention responsive managers, an in-house maintenance crew and quick, clear communication.
Zapien Property Team is a San Jose company, operating under The Property Network, Inc., that manages over 180 rental units, from single-family homes and condos to fourplexes, across Santa Clara County.
In their words: “We manage 180 units across 21 cities with 45 years combined PM experience and 24/7 emergency response.”
Review summary: Renters often describe a responsive, friendly agent who explains each step and schedules showings around them.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
1475 Saratoga Ave Suite 120, San Jose, CA 95129
Pintail Property Management is a San Jose company managing single-family homes, condos, small multiplexes, apartment buildings and standalone commercial buildings across Silicon Valley and the Peninsula, from Campbell and Cupertino to Foster City and Fremont.
In their words: “Pintail Property Management Inc. is a family owned and operated local business specializing in property management of residential and small to medium commercial properties.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants mostly describe an honest, knowledgeable and responsive team and a fast move-in.
Serves Los Altos · office in Cupertino
10080 N. Wolfe Rd, 217 Suite SW3, Cupertino, CA 95014
Property Management - Silicon Valley has an office in Cupertino and manages houses and apartments across Silicon Valley, including San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara and Menlo Park, along with brokerage services.
Serves Los Altos · office in Los Gatos
15760 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
DWM Properties is a Los Gatos company that has managed executive homes, condos and single-family rentals for over 30 years across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, including Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, San Jose and Campbell.
Review summary: Tenants describe a responsive, easy process, from scheduling tours to getting repair needs handled quickly.
Serves Los Altos · office in Los Gatos
16185 Los Gatos Blvd #205, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Starborn Property Management is a family-owned Los Gatos firm managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small apartment communities in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino and Sunnyvale.
In their words: “We offer both Full Service Property Management and Tenant Placement Services.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants describe responsive, professional and communicative service, including help finding tenants.
Serves Los Altos · office in Cupertino
10080 N Wolfe Rd SW3-272, Cupertino, CA 95014
First Statewide Realty is a family-owned Cupertino company founded in 1988 that manages single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small multi-unit buildings in Cupertino, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Mountain View and Palo Alto.
In their words: “Family owned and operated, we focus on professional property management of quality single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, four-plexes and other small multi-dwelling buildings.”
Serves Los Altos · office in Cupertino
10080 N Wolfe Rd #200 Suite SW3, Cupertino, CA 95014
Evernest Property Management Bay Area is the Cupertino office of Evernest, which also manages property outside the region. It manages single-family homes, condos and small multifamily buildings across the Bay Area.
In their words: “Evernest works exclusively with vetted, licensed, and insured contractors and our dedicated in-house team for all of our clients' maintenance, rehabilitation, and home renovation needs.”
Review summary: Renters often mention patient, responsive leasing staff and a clear, simple lease process.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
1035 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Provident Real Estate Services is a San Jose company, established in 2008, managing single-family homes, condos, small multi-unit buildings, apartments and small commercial properties in San Jose, Willow Glen, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino and Sunnyvale.
In their words: “Our management portfolio includes single-family homes, condos, duplexes, fourplexes, apartments and small commercial properties throughout San Jose and surrounding areas, including Santa Clara County and the greater Silicon Valley.”
Review summary: Owners describe a helpful, easy-to-reach team that handles inspections, repairs and the business side well.
Serves Los Altos · office in Palo Alto
2100 Geng Rd Suit 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Marbella Properties is a Palo Alto leasing and management company serving the Peninsula and South Bay for over 30 years, managing single-family homes and apartments in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos and Redwood City.
Review summary: Owners often mention quick tenant placement, quality renters and honest, long-term service.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
2660 John Montgomery Dr #1, San Jose, CA 95148
Aborn Properties is a San Jose real estate company with over 40 years in Santa Clara County, managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and apartments in cities such as Campbell, Cupertino, Milpitas, Mountain View and Gilroy.
In their words: “We specialize in residential sales and property management, and are centrally located in San Jose.”
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
1270 S Winchester Blvd #127, San Jose, CA 95128
Cal-Western Property Management has offered property management and investment services in San Jose and Santa Clara County since 1969, handling homes, condos, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes and apartment buildings.
In their words: “We own investment properties ourselves, so we have a unique ability to approach the management of your home from a place of personal and professional experience.”
1070 Mercedes Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
Eden Retreats is a Los Altos company that manages Airbnb and other short-term rental properties for owners in the Silicon Valley area.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
1900 Camden Ave Suit 101, San Jose, CA 95124
Pinnacle Property Group is a locally owned Cambrian Park company leasing and managing single-family homes, condos and townhomes in Silicon Valley, including Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas and Morgan Hill.
In their words: “We prepare leases with the necessary disclosures to avoid any owner-tenant disputes.”
Review summary: Owners mostly mention a detail-oriented, reliable manager who finds good tenants and handles move-ins and move-outs.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
1975 Hamilton Ave #32, San Jose, CA 95125
A to B Property Management is a San Jose company, established in 1994, managing single-family homes, apartments, duplexes, condos and HOAs in Santa Clara and Alameda counties, and it also handles real estate sales.
In their words: “In short, we do all of the legwork involved in owning rental properties, so you can concentrate on your other responsibilities, like your primary job, your family and your own residence.”
Review summary: Owners and HOA boards often mention responsive, professional service and long relationships over many years.
Blach Realty is a Sunnyvale company run by a broker licensed since 2004, managing single-family rental homes and small to medium apartment communities in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Los Altos.
PMI San Jose is a local office of the PMI property management franchise, managing single-family homes and other residential and commercial properties in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Gatos and Saratoga.
In their words: “Our regular in-person inspections allow us to identify potential problems in advance and keep your home healthy.”
Serves Los Altos · office in Menlo Park
885 Oak Grove Ave #302, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Kris Young - Property Management is the Menlo Park practice of a Peninsula realtor and property manager handling single-family homes, condos, multi-family, commercial and vacation rentals in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Redwood City, Los Altos and Sunnyvale.
Serves Los Altos · office in Los Gatos
20 S Santa Cruz Ave #308, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Marquise Property Management is a Los Gatos company that has managed executive single-family homes, luxury homes, estates and vacation properties in Silicon Valley since 2002, including Saratoga, Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills and Cupertino.
In their words: “Since 2002, Marquise Property Management has been offering individualized services for high-end executive residential property management.”
Review summary: Tenants often describe a responsive, straightforward and professional manager who resolves issues quickly.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
4010 Moorpark Ave #212, San Jose, CA 95117
Golden State Property Management is a San Jose company, serving owners since 2009, managing condos, townhomes, single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and office and warehouse space across Santa Clara County.
In their words: “Marketing, rent collection, bill payment, maintenance, and resident care all work better when they are handled as part of one connected process.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention fast maintenance, clear communication and long, steady relationships.
Serves Los Altos · office in Cupertino
10080 N Wolfe Rd SW3-200, Cupertino, CA 95014
Westside Property Management Company is a Cupertino company, founded in 1979, managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and multi-unit buildings in Cupertino, San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Mountain View.
In their words: “We professionally manage single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and multiple-unit dwellings, and provide full-service packages for experienced and new real estate investors with the goal of maintaining your investment...”
Review summary: Tenants mostly mention prompt, thorough service and fast email communication.
Serves Los Altos · office in Cupertino
10080 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
RWC Property Services is a Cupertino company with over 30 years in real estate, managing single-family homes, townhomes, condos and small multi-unit buildings in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose, Saratoga and Los Gatos.
In their words: “We price your rental on real local data, not guesswork.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe attentive, organized staff who handle requests and repairs quickly.
Serves Los Altos · office in Sunnyvale
425 E Remington Dr #5, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Tierney & Co is a privately owned Sunnyvale firm founded in 1983 that manages rental homes, apartments, retail centers, office buildings and warehouse space in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, San Jose, Cupertino and Palo Alto.
In their words: “Our diverse portfolio consists of rental homes, apartments, retail centers, office buildings and warehouse space.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a helpful, communicative team, quick move-in preparation and long working relationships.
Serves Los Altos · office in San Jose
1050 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
Western Property Group is a family-owned San Jose company operating since 1972, managing apartments, homes and commercial properties across Santa Clara County cities such as Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas and Morgan Hill.
In their words: “Western Property Group is a full-service real estate sales and property management company serving California.”
Serves Los Altos · office in Cupertino
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd #100, Cupertino, CA 95014
C&C Property Management is a Cupertino company offering full-service management of single-family homes and multi-family rentals in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, including Saratoga, Los Gatos, Mountain View and Aptos.
In their words: “C&C Real Estate is a full service residential brokerage.”
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Rents in Los Altos are $3,069 above the Santa Clara County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$1,058 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.
Los Altos's typical asking rent is $3,069 (80.4%) 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.
Los Altos is number 1 of 13 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 7 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos | $6,886 | +18.2% | 27 |
| Mountain View | $4,535 | +9.7% | 3 |
| Palo Alto | $4,558 | +10.3% | 4 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,972 | +10.3% | 6 |
| Cupertino | $4,307 | +9.1% | 7 |
| Santa Clara | $3,958 | +7.9% | 3 |
| Saratoga | $6,140 | +7.9% | 1 |
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, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 27 property management companies in Los Altos, Santa Clara County. We matched a current California real estate license for 13 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 Los Altos is $6,886 (September 2026); +18.2% over the past year and +38.4% over five years. About 18.3% of homes in Los Altos are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 27 property management companies in Los Altos, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 26 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 13 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Los Altos was $6,886 a month in September 2026, +18.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 7 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
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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