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User Recommended · 50+ reviews
Most reviewed
47 Google reviews, 4.2★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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3535 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.
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.
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.
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.
220 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.
1105 E Foster Rd # G, Santa Maria, CA 93455
C&H Property Management is an Orcutt company offering full-service homeowner association management, with a focus on HOA law and compliance, as well as management of individual rental units on the Central Coast.
Review summary: Owners and HOA boards often mention kind, responsive staff who follow through on requests.
Advantage Property Management was founded in 1973 in Santa Maria and leases and manages residential and commercial properties in northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County.
In their words: “We don’t follow an outline or checklist because we believe every tenant and owner deserves a customized solution built from scratch.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention responsive staff who follow through on what they promise.
Silveira Properties is a Santa Maria company offering property management and real estate services on the Central Coast, managing single-family homes, condos and apartments.
Review summary: Tenants often mention quick fixes and cheerful, helpful service.
112 W Jones St #3, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Central Coast Property Management is a Santa Maria company managing single-family homes, multifamily buildings and accessory dwelling units in Santa Maria.
In their words: “At Central Coast Property Management, we manage and operate each property from the perspective of the owner, simultaneously balancing their goals and the needs of the residents.”
Hacienda Oaks Property Management is a Santa Maria company that has managed rental homes, condos and apartment buildings on the Central Coast since 1992, from Santa Maria, Orcutt and Nipomo to Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and Lompoc.
In their words: “Our staff is bilingual to provide Spanish speaking residents with worry free communication.”
1st Choice Property Management is a local, family-owned Orcutt company, established in 2009, managing residential and commercial rentals in Santa Maria and Orcutt.
Plus Property Management is a Santa Maria company, established in 1983, managing residential investment properties and commercial and industrial space from San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande to 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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Rents in Santa Maria are $770 below the Santa Barbara County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months: +$19 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.
Santa Maria's typical asking rent is $770 (23.5%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Santa Maria is number 4 of 5 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Isla Vista, Montecito. 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 April, June and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $2,509 | +0.8% | 12 |
| Nipomo | $3,248 | 2 | |
| Arroyo Grande | $3,026 | 5 | |
| Grover Beach | $2,672 | 3 | |
| Lompoc | $2,126 | +3.2% | 8 |
| Pismo Beach | $3,242 | 1 | |
| San Luis Obispo | $2,968 | +1.0% | 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, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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 12 property management companies in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County. We matched a current California real estate license for 5 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 Grover Beach and Lompoc, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santa Maria is $2,509 (September 2026); +0.8% over the past year and +6.8% over five years. About 49.8% of homes in Santa Maria are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 12 property management companies in Santa Maria, CA. 5 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santa Maria was $2,509 a month in September 2026, +0.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, June and August. 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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