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49 Google reviews, 4.2★
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20+ years in business
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Serves the Salinas area · no public office address, so no map pin
Torrente Property Management is a Salinas-area company that has managed single-family homes, apartment complexes and commercial property for over 25 years across Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and Santa Cruz.
In their words: “Our full-service property management program includes routine maintenance coordination, allowing property owners to enjoy responsive maintenance service without having to coordinate contractors, schedule repairs, or communicate with multiple vendors.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention a fast, simple application and move-in, with questions answered promptly.
Steinbeck Realty is a Salinas company offering property management and real estate sales for homes, multi-unit and commercial properties and land in Salinas, Hollister, Marina, Prunedale and nearby towns.
Review summary: Clients often describe a knowledgeable, caring broker who communicates well and keeps things moving.
Cal Property Management is a Salinas company, started in 2003, managing apartments, single-family homes, small multiplexes and commercial and office space in Monterey and San Benito counties, including Monterey, King City and Hollister.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention friendly, helpful staff and quick answers on applications and vacancies.
295 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
CREM Property Management has an office in Salinas and lists its service area in San Diego County, managing single-family homes, condos and townhomes in places such as Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa and Spring Valley.
Waldrick Property Management is a Salinas company whose team has over 15 years of experience managing houses and multi-family rentals across Monterey County, including Seaside, Monterey, Marina, Soledad and Pacific Grove.
Backus Properties is a Salinas company managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and commercial property across Monterey County, including Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Gonzales and Soledad, and it also handles sales.
In their words: “Owners may customize their services to reflect the involvement they wish to have, and the level of personal attention they require.”
Bay Property Management is a Salinas company with over 33 years of experience managing single-family homes, condos and small apartment complexes in Salinas, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Prunedale and Gonzales.
In their words: “If we are leasing your property, we do all the work up front and you don’t pay us until you get a qualified tenant.”
36 North Properties has provided property management for over twenty years across the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula, handling single-family homes, condos, duplexes, apartment complexes and commercial buildings.
In their words: “Each owner has 24/7 online access to all reports.”
Mangold Property Management is a Salinas company with over 30 years of experience managing homes, condos, apartments, offices, retail and warehouse properties around Monterey Bay, from Salinas and Monterey to Santa Cruz and Hollister.
Coast and Valley Properties is a Salinas company managing single-family homes, estates, luxury rentals, commercial properties and HOAs across Monterey County, from Salinas and Soledad to Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Salinas market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Salinas are $241 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 8 of the last 12 months: +$128 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.
Salinas's typical asking rent is $241 (8.7%) 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.
Salinas is number 5 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 March, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $2,530 | +5.3% | 10 |
| Marina | $2,873 | +5.3% | 0 |
| Seaside | $2,938 | +4.2% | 0 |
| Del Rey Oaks | $3,150 | 0 | |
| Monterey | $2,696 | +2.0% | 10 |
| Pacific Grove | $3,176 | +5.9% | 4 |
| Hollister | $2,889 | +2.6% | 4 |
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 Salinas, Monterey County. We matched a current California real estate license for 8 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 Monterey, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Salinas is $2,530 (September 2026); +5.3% over the past year and +25.4% over five years. About 53% of homes in Salinas are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 0.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 10 property management companies in Salinas, CA: 9 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 8 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Salinas was $2,530 a month in September 2026, +5.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May 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.
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