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Serves the Montecito area · no public office address, so no map pin
JCS Estates serves the Montecito area and provides discreet estate management and maintenance for high-profile homeowners in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
In their words: “JCS Estates bridges the gap between fulfilling your needs and respecting your privacy.”
Review summary: Clients describe a dependable, knowledgeable and trustworthy manager who resolves problems well.
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.”
1170 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
San Ysidro Estate Management is a Santa Barbara brokerage that provides personalized estate and property management services for owners of luxury homes.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Montecito market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Montecito are $14,760 above the Santa Barbara County typical.
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.
Montecito's typical asking rent is $14,760 (450.1%) above the county.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito | $18,039 | 3 | |
| Santa Barbara | $3,642 | +3.8% | 27 |
| Carpinteria | $4,679 | +13.9% | 2 |
| Goleta | $3,838 | +1.5% | 2 |
| Ojai | $3,747 | 1 | |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | $2,898 | +3.4% | 23 |
| 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 3 property management companies in Montecito, Santa Barbara County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Montecito is $18,039 (September 2026). About 24.2% of homes in Montecito are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 3 property management companies in Montecito, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Montecito was $18,039 a month in September 2026.
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.
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