Cities in Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara, CA 27 managers$3,642 +3.8%
- Santa Maria, CA 12 managers$2,509 +0.8%
- Lompoc, CA 8 managers$2,126 +3.2%
- Solvang, CA 3 managers
- Montecito, CA 3 managers$18,039
- Orcutt, CA 2 managers
- Carpinteria, CA 2 managers$4,679 +13.9%
- Goleta, CA 2 managers$3,838 +1.5%
- Buellton, CA 1 managers
- Los Alamos, CA 0 managers
Top property managers in Santa Barbara County
Best match across the county: Google rating adjusted for number of reviews, with a small boost for License Confirmed.
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101 Property Mgmt
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews5★ from 51 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on GoogleServes the Santa Ynez area · no public office address, so no map pin
101 Property Mgmt serves the Santa Ynez area and brings over 20 years of experience to managing rental properties and apartments throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention responsive, courteous staff, clean properties and a smooth move-in.
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Blue Horizon Management Company
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.8★ from 275 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.6★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google🏅 5+ years in business2020 Alameda Padre Serra #220, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Blue Horizon Management Company is a Santa Barbara firm with over 25 years of experience managing residential rentals and HOAs in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Isla Vista and nearby communities.
In their words: “We specialize exclusively in the management of unfurnished residential rental units.”
Review summary: Reviewers mention smooth move-ins and tenant transfers along with helpful, professional staff.
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Kilpelainen Property Management
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews5★ from 69 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google3535 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.
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American Stages Realty & Management
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.7★ from 156 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google🏅 5+ years in business3875 Constellation Rd Ste C, Lompoc, CA 93436
American Stages Realty & Management is a Vandenberg Village company that manages single-family homes and multi-family apartment buildings in Lompoc, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Buellton and San Luis Obispo.
In their words: “We typically reply within one business day.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe patient, responsive agents and a quick, easy rental process.
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Utopia Property Management
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.8★ from 127 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google🏅 20+ years in business7 W Figueroa St #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Utopia Property Management has a Santa Barbara office and is part of Utopia, a management company with over 30 years in business across the West Coast. Locally it manages homes, condos, apartments and commercial properties in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria.
In their words: “As an owner, you have access to an online portal that stores important documents related to your rental, houses past statements, and allows for easy communication with our team.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention fast repairs, smooth move-ins and well-kept properties.
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Foothill Property Management
★ User Recommended5★ from 23 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google1117 State St L6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Foothill Property Management is a Santa Barbara company with over three decades of experience managing residential rentals in Santa Barbara and nearby areas, with a bilingual staff that has a background in real estate law.
In their words: “We're also bilingual, which helps us serve a wider range of tenants and owners across Santa Barbara.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention quick, easy communication and a helpful, honest manager.
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H&H Property Management
★ User Recommended4.9★ from 34 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.9★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on GoogleServes the Carpinteria area · no public office address, so no map pin
H&H Property Management serves the Carpinteria area, managing single-family homes, apartments, condos and commercial properties in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Ventura and Oxnard.
In their words: “As a licensed B2 General Contractor, we are uniquely positioned to offer a full range of construction-related services, including project management, remodels, home improvements, and property repairs.”
Review summary: Owners often describe very responsive managers who keep them informed and place good tenants.
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Haven Property Management
3529 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Haven Property Management is a Santa Maria company managing homes, condos, duplexes, triplexes, apartment complexes and vacation rentals from Avila Beach and San Luis Obispo to Orcutt, Lompoc and northern Santa Barbara County.
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a manager who responds very quickly and solves issues efficiently.
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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.
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AB Estate Management
🏅 20+ years in businessServes the Santa Barbara area · no public office address, so no map pin
AB Estate Management serves the Santa Barbara area, caring for high-end estates and private residences in Montecito, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria for mostly absentee owners, with roots in a firm dating to 1995.
In their words: “AB Estate Management acts as your representative with all providers and is on-call 24/7 to handle all emergencies, at a fraction of the cost of an on-site manager.”
Review summary: Owners and vendors often describe a quick, diligent manager who solves problems at any hour.
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Mission City Property Management
50+ Google reviews4.5★ from 79 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.6★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google7 W Figueroa St Ste 318, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mission City Property Management is a Santa Barbara company managing single-family homes and multi-family property in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria and Goleta for both new and experienced landlords.
In their words: “In the face of tenant eviction or lease violations, our services act as a robust buffer, ensuring you're shielded from both emotional strain and fiscal concerns.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention clear, responsive communication, fair deposit handling and hands-on help with leasing.
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TMT Property Services
2540 Professional Pkwy, Santa Maria, CA 93455
TMT Property Services has an office in Santa Maria and manages single-family and multi-family homes, with service areas listed in Sacramento, Elk Grove and Stockton as well as Texas, Utah and Washington.
In their words: “Our professional property management company offers the same services as our competitors but with the dedication and quality service that only an owner-operated company can provide.”
Review summary: Tenants and vendors often describe a responsive manager who communicates clearly and dispatches repairs quickly.
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Lemon Tree Management is a small Santa Barbara company focused on managing residential income property in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
In their words: “We utilize electronic transfer of funds for our renters and owners through one of our technology partners, Paylease.”
Review summary: Owners and renters often describe responsive, professional managers who handle issues quickly.
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Walker & Associates Property Management
🏅 15+ years in business220 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.
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Grasse Property Management
555 N San Marcos Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Grasse Property Management is a Goleta-area company managing apartments, single-family homes and beach vacation rentals in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
In their words: “We offer a full range of property management services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, property maintenance, and more.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe an attentive, easy-to-reach manager who responds right away.
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Plus Property Management is a Solvang company established in 1983 that manages homes, condos, apartments and commercial and industrial property from San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria, Lompoc, the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara.
In their words: “Our services cover every aspect of managing real estate assets, including advertising, screening applicants, inspections, maintenance, repair and accounting.”
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King & Company
1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 302, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
King & Company is a Santa Barbara company that manages distinctive homes, luxury estates and investment property in Santa Barbara and Montecito, with work in Westlake Village, the Conejo Valley and Malibu.
In their words: “King & Company has recently expanded with the opening of its new Westlake Village office, extending its personalized property management and real estate services into the Conejo Valley.”
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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.
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DMH Properties is a full-service company with over 18 years of long-term residential management, handling homes, condos, townhomes, apartments and some commercial space from Santa Barbara and Goleta to Buellton, Solvang and Santa Maria.
In their words: “DMH Properties is a customer service oriented company specializing in the management of single family homes, duplexes, townhomes and multi-unit apartment buildings.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a friendly, dependable team that is easy to reach and keeps properties well maintained.
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Town'n Country Realty and Property Management
5669 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
Town'n Country Realty and Property Management is a Goleta company offering property management, leasing and real estate sales, including long-term management of rentals in the Santa Barbara area.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe kind, honest and responsive staff who make the process easy.
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Velo Management
133 E De La Guerra St #182, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Velo Management is a Santa Barbara company focused on commercial properties and multi-family projects in Santa Barbara County, with clients also in Los Angeles, Ventura and Northern California.
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Valley Property Management & Leasing is a Solvang company founded in 2011 that manages homes, estates, apartment buildings, shopping centers, mixed-use property and Airbnbs in the Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, Goleta and Santa Barbara.
In their words: “VPML & Sales offers extensive experience in the real estate industry, from property management, to leasing and sales, for the residential and commercial sectors.”
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JCS Estates
Serves the Montecito area · no public office address, so no map pin
JCS Estates serves the Montecito area and provides discreet estate management and maintenance for high-profile homeowners in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
In their words: “JCS Estates bridges the gap between fulfilling your needs and respecting your privacy.”
Review summary: Clients describe a dependable, knowledgeable and trustworthy manager who resolves problems well.
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Crown Properties
400 E Clark Ave Ste C, Orcutt, CA 93455
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.
Smaller places with listed managers
These places have fewer than 3 companies, so they have no page of their own yet. Their companies appear in the county list above and on nearby city pages.
Los Olivos, Santa Ynez
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