Rent pulse
Typical asking rent$2,820a month in Santa Ana
1-year change+2.0%
5-year change+25.3%
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
10 property managers in Santa Ana
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Property Management Group of Santa Ana
Serves the Santa Ana area · no public office address, so no map pin
Property Management Group of Santa Ana serves the Santa Ana area and handles a range of residential management services, including townhomes and apartment rentals, along with rental analyses.
Review summary: Owners often mention easy communication, including from out of state, and help replacing problem tenants.
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Trilogy Properties
3843 S Bristol St #261, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Trilogy Properties is a Santa Ana company with over 15 years of experience managing single-family homes and furnished and unfurnished rentals in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside, and also helps clients buy homes.
In their words: “We handle furnished & unfurnished rentals”
Review summary: Owners consistently describe an engaged, professional manager who screens tenants carefully and handles issues promptly.
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DirectPads
3750 S Susan St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
DirectPads is a Santa Ana company offering technology-driven, flat-rate management of single-family homes, small and large multi-unit buildings and commercial property in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
In their words: “DirectPads handles every part of managing your rental — tenants, maintenance, payments, and reporting — at a flat monthly rate.”
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Dreamland Homes OC
Serves the Santa Ana area · no public office address, so no map pin
Dreamland Homes OC is a Santa Ana-area investment group that owns and manages a portfolio of 300+ renovated single-family and multi-family rentals in Brea, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, Irvine and nearby cities.
In their words: “We commit to deliver pleasant living experience with unparalleled rental living services, glamorous home renovations, at reasonable cost.”
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Kirstos Realty & Property Management Services
Serves the Santa Ana area · no public office address, so no map pin
Kirstos Realty & Property Management Services serves the Santa Ana area, managing multi-family and single-family rental housing across greater Orange County and helping clients buy and sell homes.
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Enterprise Property Management Orange County
555 N Parkcenter Dr #206, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Enterprise Property Management Orange County is a Santa Ana office of a company in business since 1964 that specializes in long-term residential rentals across Southern California.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention quick, efficient service and well-kept homes over many years.
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Unicorn Rental Property Management is a Santa Ana company that manages residential and commercial rental property for owners in both California and Texas.
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Meridian Property Management is a Santa Ana company that has managed residential and commercial income property in Orange County and Southern California since 1985, and also handles home sales.
In their words: “At Meridian, we specialize in Property Management, Asset Management, Investment Strategy, and Listing/Selling your real estate property: Apartments, Condos, Homes, or Commercial Property - We do it all!”
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American Capital Realty Group is a Santa Ana company managing apartment communities and single-family homes in California, Arizona, Colorado, Washington and Idaho.
Review summary: Residents often describe friendly office staff and timely maintenance with good communication.
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Reliant Real Estate Management, Inc. dba The REMM Group
🏅 10+ years in business207 W 20th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Reliant Real Estate Management, Inc. dba The REMM Group is a Santa Ana Accredited Management Organization that manages multifamily apartment communities and commercial property across Southern California.
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Santa Ana rental market
Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Santa Ana market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
12-month momentum
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$56 in all since Oct 2025.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent over time
Santa Ana
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Orange County rent ladder
Santa Ana is number 28 of 33 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
- Laguna Beach$5,519+7.0%
- Newport Beach$4,364+7.1%
- Dana Point$4,323+6.4%
- San Juan Capistrano$4,164+8.3%
- Yorba Linda$3,870+2.6%
- Rancho Mission Viejo$3,821+2.6%
- Irvine$3,604+1.7%
- Ladera Ranch$3,550+1.4%
- Aliso Viejo$3,484+4.3%
- San Clemente$3,411+5.0%
- Laguna Niguel$3,343+6.8%
- Tustin$3,229+1.3%
- Lake Forest$3,166+3.3%
- Los Alamitos$3,143+4.3%
- Costa Mesa$3,121+3.2%
- Huntington Beach$3,105+4.0%
- Laguna Woods$3,081+3.9%
- Orange$3,037+3.7%
- Laguna Hills$3,029+3.8%
- Cypress$3,015+5.2%
- Fountain Valley$2,998+6.0%
- Seal Beach$2,935−4.4%
- Brea$2,916+3.3%
- Fullerton$2,888+3.4%
- Placentia$2,882+3.5%
- Westminster$2,851+5.3%
- Rancho Santa Margarita$2,849+4.8%
- Santa Ana$2,820+2.0%
- Anaheim$2,755+2.6%
- La Habra$2,753+2.2%
- Garden Grove$2,703+4.0%
- Stanton$2,683+3.5%
- Buena Park$2,590+1.5%
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Mission Viejo, North Tustin, Trabuco Canyon. 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.
Best months to list
Rents here usually rise most in July, September and November, so those are good months to list your rental.
- Jan+0.20%
- Feb+0.22%
- Mar+0.40%
- Apr+0.41%
- May+0.47%
- Jun+0.46%
- Jul+0.66%
- Aug+0.47%
- Sep+0.74%
- Oct+0.40%
- Nov+0.56%
- Dec+0.06%
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rental income growth calculator
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.
Rent in nearby cities
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
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| Santa Ana | $2,820 | +2.0% | 10 |
| Orange | $3,037 | +3.7% | 12 |
| Tustin | $3,229 | +1.3% | 6 |
| Fountain Valley | $2,998 | +6.0% | 3 |
| Costa Mesa | $3,121 | +3.2% | 15 |
| Garden Grove | $2,703 | +4.0% | 1 |
| Westminster | $2,851 | +5.3% | 2 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
More local facts for owners
Renters and vacancy
55.4%of homes in Santa Ana are rented (44,898 households)
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3%
- County vacancy rate
- 4.4%
- Median rent paid
- $2,082
- Median home value
- $713,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
California rules owners should know
- Rent cap (AB 1482). For most rentals, a yearly rent increase can be at most 5% plus local inflation, and never more than 10% in 12 months.
- Just cause. Once a tenant has lived in the home for 12 months, an owner generally needs a reason listed in the law to end the tenancy. For some no-fault reasons (such as moving in yourself) the tenant gets relocation help, usually one month's rent.
- Not every home is covered. Common exceptions: homes built in the last 15 years, and single-family homes or condos not owned by a corporation or REIT, but only if the lease includes the required written notice.
- Local rules. Some California cities have their own, stricter rent and eviction rules. Check the Attorney General's list and the City of Santa Ana before you set or raise rent.
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.
Where Santa Ana managers also work
Areas the companies on this page list on their own websites. Linked places have their own page.
- Los Angeles 3
- Orange County 3
- California 2
- Huntington Beach 2
- Irvine 2
- Riverside 2
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Property management in Santa Ana
Compare the 10 property management companies in Santa Ana, Orange 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. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Huntington Beach and Yorba Linda, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santa Ana is $2,820 (September 2026); +2.0% over the past year and +25.3% over five years. About 55.4% of homes in Santa Ana are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3% (Census, 2020-2024).
Santa Ana property management FAQ
How many property management companies are in Santa Ana?
We list 10 property management companies in Santa Ana, CA: 7 with an office in the city and 3 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.
What is the typical rent in Santa Ana?
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santa Ana was $2,820 a month in September 2026, +2.0% on a year earlier.
When is the best time to list a rental in Santa Ana?
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in July, September and November. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Do property managers need a license in California?
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.
How much do property managers charge in Santa Ana?
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.
How do you rank the companies?
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.
Is it free to request quotes?
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.