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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, San Luis Obispo County figure. Data through September 2026.
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Serves Oceano · 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 Oceano · 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.
Serves Oceano · office in Nipomo
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 Oceano · 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 Oceano · 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 Oceano · 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.
Serves Oceano · 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.”
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Oceano market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month. Zillow has no figure for Oceano itself, so these are San Luis Obispo County figures.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, San Luis Obispo County figure. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$78 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, San Luis Obispo County figure. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, San Luis Obispo County figure. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, March and September, 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, San Luis Obispo County figure. 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, San Luis Obispo County figure. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Beach | $2,672 | 3 | |
| Arroyo Grande | $3,026 | 5 | |
| Pismo Beach | $3,242 | 1 | |
| Nipomo | $3,248 | 2 | |
| San Luis Obispo | $2,968 | +1.0% | 11 |
| Santa Maria | $2,509 | +0.8% | 12 |
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 7 property management companies that serve Oceano, San Luis Obispo 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 has no rent figure for Oceano itself. Zillow's typical asking rent in San Luis Obispo County as a whole is $2,802 (September 2026); +2.9% over the past year and +30.6% over five years. About 38.9% of homes in Oceano are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Oceano, CA. None has an office in Oceano; 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 San Luis Obispo County (Zillow has no figure for Oceano itself) was $2,802 a month in September 2026, +2.9% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, March and September. 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.
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