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36 Google reviews, 4.3★
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Serves Malibu · office in Los Angeles
21550 Oxnard St #760, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Carnahan Dexter Property Management has managed property in Southern California since 1984, focusing on higher-end single-family and multi-family homes, plus HOAs and commercial properties, in Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas and the Westside.
In their words: “For more than 40 years, Carnahan Dexter has managed properties across Los Angeles with the local knowledge, personal accountability, and hands-on expertise that come from generations of living and working here.”
Review summary: Owners, tenants and HOA boards often mention professional staff, fast communication and quick repairs.
Serves Malibu · office in Calabasas
23901 Calabasas Rd #1017, Calabasas, CA 91302
Boutique Property Management is a Calabasas company managing single-family homes, condos, townhouses and small multi-unit buildings across Los Angeles and Ventura County, from Beverly Hills and Brentwood to Burbank and Chatsworth.
In their words: “We run background checks, verify income, and review rental history to place reliable tenants.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a responsive, knowledgeable team that handles tenant changes and issues quickly.
Serves Malibu · office in Santa Monica
2450 Colorado Ave #100e, Santa Monica, CA 90404
KindHost Property Management is a small Santa Monica firm, run directly by its founder, managing single-family homes, condos, small apartment buildings and luxury estates on the Westside of Los Angeles, from Malibu to West Hollywood.
In their words: “Rent collection, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring — handled every month.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe quick, clear communication, prompt repairs and a smooth, well-organized process.
Serves Malibu · office in Los Angeles
Serves the Los Angeles area · no public office address, so no map pin
PMI Angel City Property Management and Realty is a PMI franchise office that serves the Los Angeles area, managing single-family homes, condos and small multifamily buildings in Burbank, Glendale, Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Encino.
In their words: “Our regular in-person inspections allow us to identify potential problems in advance and keep your home healthy.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a responsive, resourceful team that handles issues of any size.
Serves the Malibu area · no public office address, so no map pin
Dane Park is a luxury estate and investment property management firm serving Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Manhattan Beach and the Los Angeles area, offering discreet, full-service oversight for high-profile clients.
In their words: “We integrate energy-efficient systems, recommend sustainable materials, and work with green-certified vendors to ensure that every property we manage leaves a lighter footprint.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe polite, professional service and a team that gets the job done.
Serves Malibu · office in Los Angeles
22552 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Carnahan Property Managemnt is a Los Angeles company with over 70 years in residential and commercial property management, handling single-family homes, condos, apartments and commercial and industrial property from Beverly Hills and Brentwood to Burbank and Calabasas.
In their words: “We maintain and care for your investment as if it were our own!”
Review summary: Owners often mention honest, transparent and responsive management and quick replies.
Serves Malibu · office in Westlake Village
31320 Via Colinas #117, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Vibe Property Management is a locally owned Westlake Village company managing rental and luxury homes in Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, including Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Newbury Park, Camarillo and Simi Valley.
Serves Malibu · office in Los Angeles
7120 Hayvenhurst Ave #316, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Topanga Property Management is a Los Angeles company managing apartment buildings, single-family homes, HOAs and vacation rentals across Los Angeles County, including several apartment buildings in the San Fernando Valley.
In their words: “Monthly line-item statements no surprise fees, no guesswork.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention responsive managers, quick maintenance and well-kept buildings.
Serves Malibu · office in Los Angeles
22020 Clarendon St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Yale Management Services is a Los Angeles company serving owners and tenants since 1979, managing multi-family, single-family and commercial properties mostly in the San Fernando Valley, including Canoga Park, Granada Hills, Reseda and Tarzana.
In their words: “Our managers and maintenance team are on-site to serve our tenants and owners whenever they need us, including providing 24/7 emergency service.”
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Rents in Malibu are $10,355 above the Los Angeles County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$529 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.
Malibu's typical asking rent is $10,355 (369.0%) 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.
Malibu is number 1 of 68 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Altadena, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, La Puente, Maywood, Palos Verdes Estates, San Fernando, Signal Hill, Topanga, View Park-Windsor Hills, Walnut. 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.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu | $13,161 | +4.2% | 9 |
| Agoura Hills | $4,107 | +3.5% | 2 |
| Calabasas | $4,552 | +4.7% | 5 |
| Thousand Oaks | $3,357 | +1.5% | 9 |
| Santa Monica | $3,516 | +1.5% | 15 |
| Simi Valley | $2,778 | +3.1% | 8 |
| Marina del Rey | $4,009 | +1.8% | 2 |
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, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, 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 9 property management companies that serve Malibu, Los Angeles County. We matched a current California real estate license for 4 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 Malibu is $13,161 (September 2026); +4.2% over the past year and +18.0% over five years. About 24.6% of homes in Malibu are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 12.5% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 9 property management companies in Malibu, CA. None has an office in Malibu; all serve it from offices nearby. 4 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Malibu was $13,161 a month in September 2026, +4.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. 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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