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Rents in Nipomo are $446 above the San Luis Obispo County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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43 Google reviews, 4.9★
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20+ years in business
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Serves Nipomo · office in Santa Maria
3535 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Kilpelainen Property Management is a Santa Maria company with over 30 years of Central Coast real estate experience, managing homes, condos, duplexes, triplexes and apartment buildings from Santa Barbara County to San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.
In their words: “Kilpelainen Property Management isn’t a franchise or out-of-town company.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a responsive, kind manager who makes showings, applications and leasing quick and easy.
Serves Nipomo · office in Grover Beach
960 W Grand Ave d, Grover Beach, CA 93433
Town & Coastal Properties is a Grover Beach company managing homes, townhouses, condos, apartments, commercial property and vacation rentals in Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Nipomo, Morro Bay and Los Osos.
In their words: “If for any reason you wish to discontinue your service with us, you can cancel your agreement at any time with no penalties.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners consistently mention responsive, personable staff, good communication and an easy online portal.
110 Day St, Nipomo, CA 93444
Kilpelainen Property Management is a family business in Nipomo with over 30 years of Central Coast real estate experience, managing homes, condos, duplexes and small apartment buildings across San Luis Obispo County.
Review summary: Owners and renters often describe a friendly, knowledgeable team that replies in a timely way.
Serves Nipomo · office in Santa Maria
1103 E Clark Ave #A, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Williams Bros. Properties is an Orcutt real estate firm active on the Central Coast for over 20 years, managing homes, commercial and industrial property, HOAs and mobile home parks from Santa Maria and Lompoc to San Luis Obispo.
In their words: “We combine cutting-edge technology with local ownership to create a professional partnership.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe responsive, professional and caring managers who keep everyone informed.
Serves Nipomo · office in San Luis Obispo
3599 Sueldo St #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Sloright County Property Management is a locally owned San Luis Obispo company managing single-family homes, condos, multi-family and smaller commercial properties across the Central Coast, from Paso Robles and Morro Bay to Pismo Beach and Santa Maria.
Review summary: Renters often mention helpful, prompt showing staff, clear application requirements and quick maintenance.
Serves Nipomo · office in Santa Maria
220 E Clark Ave Ste D, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Walker & Associates Property Management is an Orcutt company that has managed houses, condos, apartments and commercial property since 2010 in Orcutt, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Nipomo, Lompoc and the 5 Cities, and also handles real estate sales.
In their words: “Our staff has a vast array of experience in nearly all aspects of the real estate industry including, property management, realtor services, home warranty, land development, and title & escrow.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners mention kind staff and prompt responses, and several long-term renters report good experiences.
Serves Nipomo · office in Orcutt
241 S Broadway Suite #207, Orcutt, CA 93455
SearchLight Properties is an Orcutt company, active since 2010, offering residential and commercial sales and property management on the Central Coast, from Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande to Nipomo, Buellton and Los Olivos.
In their words: “We are a full-service real estate firm, which means that we offer commercial and residential brokerage, investment opportunities, and property management.”
Review summary: Tenants and clients mostly mention professional, responsive staff and a fast leasing process.
Serves Nipomo · office in Arroyo Grande
124 S Halcyon Rd A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
California Property Services is an Arroyo Grande company with four decades of experience managing single-family homes, multi-unit complexes and apartment buildings from San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach to Pismo Beach and Nipomo.
Review summary: Renters often describe helpful, friendly staff and plenty of rental options.
Serves Nipomo · office in Arroyo Grande
210 Traffic Way Ste d, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Superior Property Management Services is an Arroyo Grande company that manages single-family homes, condos, apartment buildings, vacation rentals and multi-tenant commercial property from Pismo Beach and Grover Beach to San Luis Obispo and Atascadero.
In their words: “SPMS provides exemplary service to our owners by providing a single point of contact for all their investment property needs, from qualifying tenants and filling vacancies to providing qualified vendors to maintain the value of each investment.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe honest, helpful managers who place good tenants and look out for both sides.
Crown Properties is an Orcutt brokerage managing houses, condos and apartments on the Central Coast, including Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Nipomo, Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo, and also handling sales.
In their words: “We have implemented the most up to-date cloud-based software.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a responsive, honest manager who finds good tenants and handles issues calmly.
Nipomo Property Management is a local full-service company, operating since 1995, that manages homes, mobile homes, condos, apartment complexes and commercial property in Nipomo.
In their words: “We manage residential homes, mobile homes, condos, full apartment complexes, commercial real estate, and all other investment properties.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, local staff who are attentive and get things done.
Serves Nipomo · office in Pismo Beach
1200 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
California Property Services is a Pismo Beach company that has managed rental houses, condos, small apartment buildings and multi-unit complexes on the Central Coast for over 40 years, from San Luis Obispo to Arroyo Grande and Nipomo.
In their words: “California Property Services manages hundreds of homes and small apartment buildings on the Central Coast, with the well-defined goal of securing long term quality tenancies.”
Serves Nipomo · office in Santa Maria
1750 S Broadway C, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Hacienda Oaks Property Management is a Santa Maria company that has managed rental homes, condos and apartment buildings on the Central Coast since 1992, from Santa Maria, Orcutt and Nipomo to Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and Lompoc.
In their words: “Our staff is bilingual to provide Spanish speaking residents with worry free communication.”
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Rents in Nipomo are $446 above the San Luis Obispo County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Nipomo's typical asking rent is $446 (15.9%) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nipomo | $3,248 | 13 | |
| Santa Maria | $2,509 | +0.8% | 12 |
| Arroyo Grande | $3,026 | 5 | |
| Grover Beach | $2,672 | 3 | |
| Pismo Beach | $3,242 | 1 | |
| San Luis Obispo | $2,968 | +1.0% | 11 |
| Lompoc | $2,126 | +3.2% | 8 |
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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 13 property management companies in Nipomo, San Luis Obispo County. We matched a current California real estate license for 9 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 Nipomo is $3,248 (September 2026). About 34.4% of homes in Nipomo are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 0.5% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 13 property management companies in Nipomo, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 11 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 9 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Nipomo was $3,248 a month in September 2026.
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