Rent pulse
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Los Angeles County figure. Data through September 2026.
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15 Google reviews, 4.3★
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20+ years in business
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2304 Huntington Dr #256, San Marino, CA 91108
MC Elite Properties is a San Marino company managing apartments, single-family homes, HOAs and commercial property in Southern California, including Alhambra, Pico Rivera, Orange County and San Diego, alongside sales and leasing.
In their words: “We handle budgeting, dues collection, and rule enforcement for seamless HOA management.”
Review summary: Clients consistently describe a patient, helpful agent and a smooth leasing or buying process.
Serves San Marino · office in Beverly Hills
369 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Crown Luxury Property Management is a Beverly Hills company managing luxury homes, estates, second homes, apartment buildings and high-end retail in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Malibu, Santa Monica and nearby areas.
In their words: “Crown Luxury provides comprehensive oversight, meticulous care, and responsive support for luxury homes and private estates throughout Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Malibu, Hollywood, and surrounding communities.”
Review summary: Vendors and tenants often describe a responsive, professional team that is easy to work with.
Serves San Marino · office in Pasadena
Serves the Pasadena area · no public office address, so no map pin
Arroyo Property Management serves the Pasadena area, focusing on small properties such as condos, single-family homes and apartment buildings under 16 units across the San Gabriel Valley.
In their words: “We specialize in small properties, including individual condos, single-family homes and apartment complexes with fewer than 25 units.”
Review summary: Owners and vendors often describe a professional manager who finds good tenants and keeps owners informed.
Serves San Marino · office in Glendale
Serves the Glendale area · no public office address, so no map pin
Alpha Wolfe Property Group serves the Glendale area as a full-service brokerage managing single-family homes and apartments in Glendale, Burbank, Toluca Lake, La Crescenta, Pasadena and San Marino.
ICM Resources is an owner-operated San Marino real estate management firm in business since 1987 that runs apartment buildings in South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Eagle Rock, Pasadena and West Los Angeles, plus Oregon.
In their words: “ICM Resources, Inc. is an owner-operated, real estate management firm providing quality service since 1987.”
Serves San Marino · office in Glendora
120 W Bennett Ave, Glendora, CA 91741
Cardinal Real Estate Group is a Glendora company offering property management and HOA association management, handling single-family homes, condos, apartments and commercial property across Los Angeles County, along with real estate sales.
In their words: “There are no hidden fees or surprise bills.”
Serves San Marino · office in Industry
17890 Castleton St Ste 138, City of Industry, CA 91748
RT Property Management is a City of Industry company, in the business since 2006, managing condos, single-family homes and investment properties in Pasadena, Alhambra, San Marino, San Gabriel, Monterey Park and nearby cities.
In their words: “RT brokerage department can help you find a rental, buy a home, or sell a property.”
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the San Marino market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month. Zillow has no figure for San Marino itself, so these are Los Angeles County figures.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Los Angeles County figure. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$37 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, Los Angeles County figure. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Los Angeles County figure. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and July, 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, Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles County figure. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel | $2,706 | +3.0% | 1 |
| South Pasadena | $2,649 | +2.8% | 3 |
| Pasadena | $3,010 | +1.4% | 12 |
| Alhambra | $2,645 | +0.1% | 5 |
| Temple City | $3,298 | −0.8% | 2 |
| Arcadia | $3,412 | +2.2% | 11 |
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, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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)
Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Rules change; check the official sources or ask a lawyer before you act.
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Compare the 7 property management companies in San Marino, Los Angeles 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 San Marino itself. Zillow's typical asking rent in Los Angeles County as a whole is $2,806 (September 2026); +1.3% over the past year and +17.7% over five years. About 17.2% of homes in San Marino are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in San Marino, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 5 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 4 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Los Angeles County (Zillow has no figure for San Marino itself) was $2,806 a month in September 2026, +1.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March 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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