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476 Google reviews, 4.7★
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20+ years in business
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Serves Santee · office in Bonita
4243 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Uplift Property Management is a Chula Vista company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, apartments and multi-family properties across San Diego County and into Riverside County.
In their words: “If we have to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, Uplift pays up to $2,000 in attorney fees for any tenant we placed.”
Review summary: Residents often describe friendly, fair apartment managers and quick maintenance responses.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
1991 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Pasas Property Management is an Ocean Beach-based San Diego company that manages single-family homes, condos, apartment buildings and multifamily properties across San Diego County, and also offers sales.
In their words: “We manage lease signing, collect rent and deposits, and ensure timely electronic deposits for smooth cash flow management.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a reachable, responsive team that handles maintenance needs promptly.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
10405 San Diego Mission Rd Ste 111, San Diego, CA 92108
Mission Center Properties is a San Diego company that has managed houses, condos and apartment complexes across San Diego neighborhoods since 2006, from Allied Gardens and Bankers Hill to Carmel Valley and Chula Vista.
In their words: “Our vendor selection is based solely on the quality of their work and competitive rates, with no intention of earning a profit from them.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe welcoming, attentive staff who respond quickly during move-in and afterward.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
4901 70th St, San Diego, CA 92115
Property Management Executives is a San Diego company, started in 2002, that manages hundreds of units including houses, condos, townhouses, duplexes and small apartment buildings in San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee and Chula Vista.
In their words: “We charge much less than the competition with a flat 8% fee with no leasing fees, vacancy fees or any other fee.”
Review summary: Owners, including military owners, describe a communicative manager who finds good tenants and handles maintenance well.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
10620 Treena St Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92131
Uplift Property Management is a San Diego company managing single-family homes, multi-family properties and apartments across greater San Diego and Temecula, including City Heights, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Bonita and Murrieta.
In their words: “We never charge extra for our existing services — no maintenance markups, no annual accounting fees, no hidden fees.”
Review summary: Owners often mention prompt help with tenant screening, contractor estimates, lease signings and smooth takeovers from previous managers.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
Serves the San Diego area · no public office address, so no map pin
Key Property Management serves the San Diego area, managing rental homes and multi-unit properties in Poway, Rancho Peñasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, Mira Mesa, La Mesa and Santee.
In their words: “We provide transparent accounting services so you know what your rental brings in.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe a kind, responsive manager who solves problems quickly.
Oneloop Property Management is an Alpine company started by three owners, managing single-family homes, multi-family, commercial property and vacation rentals across East County San Diego, including El Cajon, Lakeside, Santee, La Mesa and Poway.
In their words: “If we are leasing your property, we do all the work up front and you don’t pay us until you get a qualified tenant.”
Review summary: Owners consistently describe a responsive, organized team that is easy to work with and cares about owners and tenants.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
11555 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92121
Onyx Property Management has connected tenants and property owners in San Diego County for over 20 years, managing single-family homes, condos and mid-size apartment buildings from Oceanside to Chula Vista.
In their words: “With no upcharges or leasing fees, we invite you to experience the Onyx difference with management built by investors, for investors.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe friendly, helpful staff who make applications and questions easy to handle.
Serves Santee · office in Solana Beach
380 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Southwest Equity Partners is a Solana Beach property management, investment and brokerage team operating since 2006 that focuses on multifamily apartment and mixed-use commercial properties throughout the San Diego region.
In their words: “Since 2006, we've approached property management differently—combining an owner's mindset, institutional-quality operations and hospitality-driven service to improve property performance, create exceptional resident experiences and grow the long-term value of the real estate entrusted to us.”
Review summary: Residents often mention polite, communicative maintenance staff who fix issues efficiently.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
Serves the San Diego area · no public office address, so no map pin
Place Property Management serves the San Diego area from Chula Vista, managing rental houses in Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Rancho Del Rey and other parts of San Diego County, and also helps clients buy and sell.
In their words: “We use the latest technology to help us keep an eye on all of our properties, from managing rent payments to managing repairs and maintenance.”
Review summary: Owners often describe an organized, quick-responding manager who places qualified tenants.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
3111 Camino Del Rio N Ste 400-61, San Diego, CA 92108
Beyond Property Management is a San Diego company managing single-family homes, condos, small apartment buildings and vacation rentals across San Diego and North County, and also helps clients sell homes.
Review summary: Clients often describe proactive, helpful staff who communicate well during sales and tenancies.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
Serves the San Diego area · no public office address, so no map pin
National Planning Group serves the San Diego area as an investor-focused firm founded in 2005, managing single-family rentals, vacation rentals and multi-property portfolios across San Diego County.
In their words: “We work with San Diego property owners and investors who want broker-led guidance, clear reporting, and a management partner who understands what's at stake.”
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
9988 Hibert St #300, San Diego, CA 92131
American Heritage Properties is a San Diego company with over 40 years in property management, handling single-family homes and condos across San Diego County, from Oceanside and Carlsbad to Chula Vista and El Cajon.
In their words: “Our business rests largely on single-family homes and condos just like yours.”
Serves Santee · office in Ramona
Serves the Ramona area · no public office address, so no map pin
Gibraltar Property Management serves the Ramona area as an owner-operated, veteran-owned company drawing on more than five decades in San Diego real estate, managing homes, condos, ADUs and small multifamily rentals across San Diego County.
In their words: “7% monthly management. $700 flat tenant placement.”
Serves Santee · office in Solana Beach
380 Stevens Ave Unit 311, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Southwest Association Management is the association and commercial division of Southwest Equity Partners, a Solana Beach firm founded in 2006 that oversees more than 25 HOA communities plus apartment, mixed-use and commercial property across San Diego County.
In their words: “Southwest Equity Partners is a Solana Beach-based property management company specializing in multifamily and mixed-use residential properties throughout San Diego County.”
Serves Santee · office in La Mesa
8080 La Mesa Blvd #116, La Mesa, CA 91942
AMI Property Management is a La Mesa company that has managed apartment buildings, single-family homes, duplexes, condos and some commercial and light industrial property across the San Diego area since 1985.
In their words: “Managing smaller apartment buildings, single-family homes, duplexes, condominiums, commercial and light industrial units, we have the experience and the resources to help you get the most out of your rentals.”
Review summary: Most tenants describe kind, professional staff, good communication and maintenance requests handled quickly.
10420 Avanti Ave, Santee, CA 92071
Property Management Santee - APG is part of APG Properties, managing single-family homes, condos and apartments in Santee and in north Orange County cities such as Anaheim, Fullerton and Yorba Linda.
Serves Santee · office in La Mesa
7840 El Cajon Blvd #301, La Mesa, CA 91942
JD Property Management and Realty is a La Mesa company managing residential and commercial rentals in central and east San Diego County, including North Park, Hillcrest, University Heights and the College Area.
In their words: “We are a full-service property management company serving central San Diego and east county San Diego from as far north as Encinitas to as far east as Alpine.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners consistently mention timely repairs, fair rents, quick replies and an easy tenant portal.
Serves Santee · office in San Diego
8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste m, San Diego, CA 92123
RG Investment Real Estate Services is a San Diego firm, formed in 1972 as Radelow Gittins, managing multifamily, condominium associations, office, industrial and hotel property across San Diego County, and also offering brokerage and accounting services.
In their words: “We manage a wide array of properties, from multifamily, apartments, condominiums, office, industrial, hotel, medical, commercial, single-family, residential, retail, vacation rentals, and homeowner and condo associations (HOA/COA).”
Serves Santee · office in El Cajon
270 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Peerless Management is an El Cajon company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, apartment buildings and HOAs in East County San Diego, including Alpine, Fletcher Hills, Allied Gardens and Del Cerro.
In their words: “With no start-up fees and lower management fees, the success of our business is based on our commitment to treat each property as if it were our own.”
Serves Santee · office in Chula Vista
2127 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Derrod Property Management is a Chula Vista company managing single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and other multi-family rentals across San Diego County, from Chula Vista and Bonita to Escondido, Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad.
In their words: “We don’t mark-up maintenance services and we pride ourselves in keeping our fees transparent and reliable.”
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Rents in Santee are $138 below the San Diego County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$89 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.
Santee's typical asking rent is $138 (4.7%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Santee is number 11 of 22 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe. 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 May, June and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santee | $2,829 | +3.2% | 21 |
| El Cajon | $2,259 | +0.4% | 7 |
| Lakeside | $2,384 | +5.4% | 0 |
| La Mesa | $2,627 | +1.0% | 24 |
| Spring Valley | $2,454 | +2.8% | 3 |
| Lemon Grove | $2,671 | +4.2% | 0 |
| San Diego | $3,004 | +2.2% | 179 |
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, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, 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 21 property management companies in Santee, San Diego County. We matched a current California real estate license for 13 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santee is $2,829 (September 2026); +3.2% over the past year and +26.6% over five years. About 27.6% of homes in Santee are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 0.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 21 property management companies in Santee, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 20 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 13 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santee was $2,829 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in May, June 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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