Cities in Santa Cruz County
Top property managers in Santa Cruz County
Best match across the county: Google rating adjusted for number of reviews, with a small boost for License Confirmed.
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Andren Homes
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews5★ from 82 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google101 Cooper St #231, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Andren Homes is a locally owned Santa Cruz company managing single-family homes, multi-family homes, apartments and condos in Santa Cruz County, from Scotts Valley and Capitola to Aptos and Watsonville. It also helps clients buy and sell homes.
In their words: “If a tenant we place breaks their lease in the first year, we replace them at no additional cost.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a responsive, kind and knowledgeable team that makes renting and selling feel easy.
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Western Property Management is a residential management company in Seacliff with over 20 years of experience, managing homes, apartments, townhouses and duplexes in Santa Cruz, Aptos, Capitola, Soquel, Scotts Valley and Watsonville.
In their words: “Directly send funds for owner contributions, including emergency maintenance repairs, renovations, or reserves via eCheck or Debit Card.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention timely repairs, good follow-through and professional service.
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Utopia Property Management
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.8★ from 175 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google🏅 20+ years in business343 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Utopia Property Management is the Santa Cruz office of Utopia Management, operating since 1994 and managing single-family homes, condos, apartments, student rentals and commercial property in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville.
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 and owners often mention smooth move-ins, simple rent payment and fast responses to urgent repairs.
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J&M Property Management
★ User Recommended5★ from 21 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google9515 Soquel Dr #204, Aptos, CA 95003
J&M Property Management is an Aptos company managing single-family homes and multifamily properties in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties and south Santa Clara County, and also helps clients buy homes.
In their words: “With a 0% eviction rate over the past five years, we focus on placing tenants who respect and care for your home.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe responsive, professional staff who keep everyone informed.
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Blue Sky Real Estate and Management
412 Cedar St # A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Blue Sky Real Estate and Management is a downtown Santa Cruz company managing long-term residential, commercial and vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County, and it also helps clients buy and sell homes.
In their words: “Access your account online anytime, anywhere.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention fair, transparent dealings, quick responses and timely maintenance.
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High Tide Real Estate & Property Management
50+ Google reviews4.7★ from 62 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.5★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google1260 41st Ave Ste O, Capitola, CA 95010
High Tide Real Estate & Property Management is a Capitola company managing single-family homes, small multi-unit buildings and office, retail, industrial and mixed-use property in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, alongside home sales.
In their words: “Our digital inspection platform allows us to thoroughly document the condition of your home with photos, notes, and room-by-room records, creating a clear history of the property over time.”
Review summary: Owners consistently mention quick tenant placement, fast resolution of issues and clear, frequent communication.
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PMI Santa Cruz
410 May Ave Ste 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
PMI Santa Cruz is a Santa Cruz office of the PMI franchise network, managing residential rentals in the Santa Cruz area and also offering real estate brokerage.
In their words: “If a screened tenant placed by PMI Santa Cruz ever has to be evicted, we handle the eviction process, including the costs or fees associated with eviction, up to $2,000.”
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Streamline Property Management
Serves the Aptos area · no public office address, so no map pin
Streamline Property Management is headquartered in Santa Cruz County and manages single-family homes, condos, multi-unit buildings, mountain and student housing in Santa Cruz, Aptos, Watsonville, Los Gatos, Saratoga and Monterey.
In their words: “Streamline Property Management offers leasing and property management solutions for residential and commercial properties in California’s Bay Area.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention proactive, responsive staff and clear communication.
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Pelican Property Management
1515 Capitola Rd Ste I, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Pelican Property Management is a Live Oak company managing single-family homes, condos, duplexes, multi-family, vacation and commercial property across Santa Cruz County, including Aptos, Capitola, Scotts Valley and Felton.
In their words: “Whether you own one rental or a full portfolio, we handle everything from leasing to maintenance—so you don’t have to.”
Review summary: Owners and residents describe helpful staff, quick maintenance and clear, transparent communication about repairs.
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Main Street Realtors is a Soquel brokerage founded in 2002 that offers residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management across Santa Cruz County, including vacation and manufactured homes.
Review summary: Clients often describe knowledgeable, supportive agents who guide them through home sales.
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Wilder Associates is an Aptos company that has served Santa Cruz County for over 30 years, managing single-family homes, multi-unit residential and commercial properties, with both long-term and short-term rentals.
In their words: “No additional renewal or leasing fees charged.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe professional, caring staff who follow through and handle maintenance promptly.
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Cypress Property Management is a locally owned Rio del Mar company, operating for over 21 years, offering residential and commercial property management, real estate sales and mortgage services in Aptos, Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville.
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Nautilus Property Management a division of Monterey Bay Properties
🏅 20+ years in business620 Capitola Ave Ste D, Capitola, CA 95010
Nautilus Property Management a division of Monterey Bay Properties is a Capitola company, backed by a firm established in 1980, managing single-family homes and multi-unit properties across Santa Cruz County.
In their words: “Quarterly inspections with detailed photo reports keep you informed about your property's condition and help prevent small issues from becoming costly problems.”
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PURE HomeRiver Property Management of California
555 Soquel Ave Ste 130, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
PURE HomeRiver Property Management of California is the Santa Cruz office of PURE HomeRiver, a national single-family rental manager, and has managed rental homes in the Greater Santa Cruz area since 2013.
In their words: “Our property managers live and work in your community, so they know your neighborhood inside and out.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe office staff as helpful, prompt and pleasant to deal with by phone.
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Marini & Locatelli Property Management
🏅 5+ years in business1111 River St # A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Marini & Locatelli Property Management is a Santa Cruz company managing residential, apartment and commercial properties in Santa Cruz County and parts of Monterey and Santa Clara counties.
In their words: “Marini and Locatelli Property Management specializes in Small to Mid-Sized Commercial Property Leasing and Management.”
Review summary: Owners often describe prompt communication and help that extends to tenants as well.
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PowerWest Properties
118 Pearl Alley Ste C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
PowerWest Properties was founded in 2014 and has offices in Santa Cruz and Chico. Most of its reviews describe vacation rental stays at beach condos it manages near Seascape.
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Pacific Sun Property Management is a local, independent Santa Cruz company whose team has offered real estate services since 1975, managing apartments, lofts, cabins and other rentals in Santa Cruz.
Review summary: Owners and renters often describe responsive, knowledgeable managers who handle maintenance and tenant issues well.
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Coastal Rentals
200 Douglas Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Coastal Rentals is a Soquel company managing rental homes in coastal San Mateo County towns such as Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Montara and Moss Beach, as well as Belmont, Burlingame and parts of Santa Cruz County.
In their words: “We generate monthly financial reports detailing your earnings and expenses.”
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Oaktree Property Company
936 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Oaktree Property Company is a property management company with an office in Watsonville that offers rental management services to property owners in the Pajaro Valley area.
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Oliver Property Management is a Watsonville company that has managed single-family homes and apartments since 1969 in Watsonville, Aptos, Corralitos, Aromas and Moss Landing.
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Cheshire Rio Property Management is a Rio del Mar company offering beachfront vacation rentals, furnished monthly rentals and long-term homes and condos in Santa Cruz County, including Aptos, Capitola, La Selva and Watsonville, and it also handles sales.
In their words: “Cheshire Rio Realty offers a large selection of beach front and ocean view homes and condos for your vacation rental needs.”
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Bailey Vacation Property Management
106 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Bailey Vacation Property Management is a Rio del Mar company managing vacation rentals, long-term rentals and single-family homes in Aptos and across Santa Cruz County, and also handles home sales.
Review summary: Owners and vacation guests often mention responsive, caring service.
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CIF Property Management
4450 Capitola Rd #101, Capitola, CA 95010
CIF Property Management is a Capitola company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, multi-residential and commercial property in Santa Cruz County, including Santa Cruz, Aptos, Soquel and Watsonville.
In their words: “For Owners, we provide professional property management including property analysis, marketing, tenant screening, leasing, maintenance management, financial accounting and reporting.”
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Bailey Property Management is an Aptos company that manages long-term, interim and vacation rentals across Santa Cruz County and also handles home sales.
In their words: “Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you can stay updated on your property's rental schedule, payments, lease agreements, maintenance, and more.”
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