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User Recommended · 50+ reviews
Most reviewed
175 Google reviews, 4.8★
Longest established
5+ years in business
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Serves Scotts Valley · office in Santa Cruz
101 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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Aptos
300 State Park Dr Ste 1, Aptos, CA 95003
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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Santa Cruz
343 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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Capitola
1260 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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Aptos
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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Santa Cruz
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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Aptos
26 Seascape Village Ste a, Aptos, CA 95003
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.
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Capitola
620 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.”
Serves Scotts Valley · office in Capitola
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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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Scotts Valley market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Scotts Valley are $217 above the Santa Cruz County typical.
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.
Scotts Valley's typical asking rent is $217 (6.3%) above the county.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley | $3,686 | 9 | |
| Soquel | $2,850 | 2 | |
| Santa Cruz | $3,418 | +3.3% | 9 |
| Capitola | $3,459 | +4.2% | 4 |
| Aptos | $4,226 | +8.7% | 8 |
| Los Gatos | $4,004 | +7.9% | 9 |
| Saratoga | $6,140 | +7.9% | 1 |
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 Cruz-Watsonville, 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 9 property management companies that serve Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz 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.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Scotts Valley is $3,686 (September 2026). About 26.4% of homes in Scotts Valley are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 10.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 9 property management companies in Scotts Valley, CA. None has an office in Scotts Valley; all serve it from offices nearby. 4 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Scotts Valley was $3,686 a month in September 2026.
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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