Compare 10 local companies in Monterey (9 with an office in the city, 1 that serves the area). 6 have a confirmed California real estate license. Pick up to 3 and send one free quote request.
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100+ Google reviews
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51 Google reviews, 4.8★
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816 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey Bay Property Management has offered rentals on the Monterey Peninsula since 1986, managing vacation homes, cottages, apartments and long-term rentals in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel and Seaside.
In their words: “Monterey Bay Property Management specializes in the property management of single-family homes, condos, and apartment buildings in Monterey County.”
Review summary: Vacation guests often mention clean, well-stocked homes and quick help with questions or issues.
200 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940
Torrente Property Management is a Monterey company with more than 23 years of experience managing single-family homes, apartment complexes and commercial property in Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and Santa Cruz.
In their words: “Unlike many property management companies that simply refer owners to outside contractors, Torrente Property Management actively coordinates maintenance projects from start to finish.”
Serves the Monterey area · no public office address, so no map pin
Cypress and Pine Property Management serves the Monterey area, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, duplexes, small multi-unit buildings and ADUs in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Marina.
In their words: “A property manager cannot answer those questions. A broker cannot manage the house. Here you get both from one person, and the answers come with the comparable sales to back them up.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention fast replies, clear communication and dependable service.
MPPM, short for Monterey Peninsula Property Management Inc., is a Monterey company that manages rental properties for owners on the Monterey Peninsula.
Central Coast Property Management is a Monterey company managing single-family homes and condos on the Monterey Peninsula and in the Salinas Valley, including Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Seaside and Marina.
In their words: “Central Coast Property Management specialize in full service property management of single family homes and condominiums in the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding communities.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention a responsive, attentive manager and good tenant placement.
Sterling Property Management is a Monterey company, started in 2006 and led by a Certified Property Manager, managing residential and commercial investment property, including single-family homes and multi-family complexes, in Monterey County.
In their words: “In a direct comparison of fees, we will match any competitor’s fee structure.”
Peninsula Group Realty is a Monterey real estate and property management company that manages rental homes in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel and Pebble Beach on the Monterey Bay Peninsula.
Mangold Property Management is a Monterey company, operating since 1983, managing over 2,500 residential units and commercial space across the Monterey Bay area, from Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Grove to Salinas, Santa Cruz and Hollister.
In their words: “Mangold Property Management proudly maintains an average vacancy rate of less than 2% for all properties managed.”
A. G. Davi Property Management is a family-run Monterey firm whose name has been tied to local real estate since the 1940s, managing homes, apartments, vacation rentals, offices and shopping centers on the Monterey Peninsula.
In their words: “Our family has been managing Monterey county real estate for three generations.”
Creative Property Management is a Monterey company with over 50 years of experience managing residential and commercial income property, including homes and apartments, on the Monterey Peninsula.
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Rents in Monterey are $75 below the Monterey 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: +$52 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.
Monterey's typical asking rent is $75 (2.7%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Monterey is number 4 of 5 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks. 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 May, June and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey | $2,696 | +2.0% | 10 |
| Pacific Grove | $3,176 | +5.9% | 4 |
| Del Rey Oaks | $3,150 | 0 | |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | $5,742 | 4 | |
| Seaside | $2,938 | +4.2% | 0 |
| Marina | $2,873 | +5.3% | 0 |
| Salinas | $2,530 | +5.3% | 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, Salinas, 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 10 property management companies in Monterey, Monterey County. We matched a current California real estate license for 6 of them. 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 Salinas and Pacific Grove, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Monterey is $2,696 (September 2026); +2.0% over the past year and +24.4% over five years. About 63.8% of homes in Monterey are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 10 property management companies in Monterey, CA: 9 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 6 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Monterey was $2,696 a month in September 2026, +2.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in May, June and July. 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.
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.