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Rents in Seaside are $167 above the Monterey County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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51 Google reviews, 4.8★
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20+ years in business
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Serves Seaside · office in Monterey
816 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey Bay Property Management has offered rentals on the Monterey Peninsula since 1986, managing vacation homes, cottages, apartments and long-term rentals in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel and Seaside.
In their words: “Monterey Bay Property Management specializes in the property management of single-family homes, condos, and apartment buildings in Monterey County.”
Review summary: Vacation guests often mention clean, well-stocked homes and quick help with questions or issues.
Serves Seaside · office in Salinas
Serves the Salinas area · no public office address, so no map pin
Torrente Property Management is a Salinas-area company that has managed single-family homes, apartment complexes and commercial property for over 25 years across Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and Santa Cruz.
In their words: “Our full-service property management program includes routine maintenance coordination, allowing property owners to enjoy responsive maintenance service without having to coordinate contractors, schedule repairs, or communicate with multiple vendors.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention a fast, simple application and move-in, with questions answered promptly.
Serves Seaside · office in Monterey
200 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940
Torrente Property Management is a Monterey company with more than 23 years of experience managing single-family homes, apartment complexes and commercial property in Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and Santa Cruz.
In their words: “Unlike many property management companies that simply refer owners to outside contractors, Torrente Property Management actively coordinates maintenance projects from start to finish.”
Serves Seaside · office in Pacific Grove
661 Lighthouse Ave Ste f, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Bluhm & Company Property Management, formerly Bratty & Bluhm and Gorman Real Estate Management, is a family-owned Pacific Grove firm managing residential and commercial property across the Monterey Peninsula.
In their words: “Remember, our goal is to select the most qualified applicants, not necessarily the first one to apply.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants consistently describe a responsive, attentive team that handles repairs within a day.
Serves Seaside · office in Pacific Grove
650 Lighthouse Ave #105, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Pacific Grove Property Management is a Pacific Grove company managing long-term and short-term residential rentals across the Monterey Peninsula, including Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Seaside and Marina.
In their words: “When it comes to the tenant-landlord relationship, we live in one of the most challenging states in the nation.”
Review summary: Owners and renters often mention responsive, professional managers who handle repairs and difficult tenant situations.
Serves Seaside · office in Pacific Grove
661 F Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Gorman Property Management, now part of Bluhm & Company, is a Pacific Grove business managing single-family homes, condos and apartments across the Monterey Peninsula, including Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside and Marina.
Review summary: Tenants often describe friendly, responsive staff and quick handling of repairs.
Serves Seaside · office in Monterey
Serves the Monterey area · no public office address, so no map pin
Cypress and Pine Property Management serves the Monterey area, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, duplexes, small multi-unit buildings and ADUs in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Marina.
In their words: “A property manager cannot answer those questions. A broker cannot manage the house. Here you get both from one person, and the answers come with the comparable sales to back them up.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention fast replies, clear communication and dependable service.
Serves Seaside · office in Salinas
1459 N Davis Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Waldrick Property Management is a Salinas company whose team has over 15 years of experience managing houses and multi-family rentals across Monterey County, including Seaside, Monterey, Marina, Soledad and Pacific Grove.
Serves Seaside · office in Monterey
816 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940
Central Coast Property Management is a Monterey company managing single-family homes and condos on the Monterey Peninsula and in the Salinas Valley, including Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Seaside and Marina.
In their words: “Central Coast Property Management specialize in full service property management of single family homes and condominiums in the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding communities.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention a responsive, attentive manager and good tenant placement.
Serves Seaside · office in Salinas
19000 Portola Dr, Salinas, CA 93908
Backus Properties is a Salinas company managing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and commercial property across Monterey County, including Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Gonzales and Soledad, and it also handles sales.
In their words: “Owners may customize their services to reflect the involvement they wish to have, and the level of personal attention they require.”
Serves Seaside · office in Salinas
140 John St, Salinas, CA 93901
Bay Property Management is a Salinas company with over 33 years of experience managing single-family homes, condos and small apartment complexes in Salinas, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Prunedale and Gonzales.
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.”
Serves Seaside · office in Salinas
1112 Del Monte Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
Mangold Property Management is a Salinas company with over 30 years of experience managing homes, condos, apartments, offices, retail and warehouse properties around Monterey Bay, from Salinas and Monterey to Santa Cruz and Hollister.
Serves Seaside · office in Monterey
575 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
Mangold Property Management is a Monterey company, operating since 1983, managing over 2,500 residential units and commercial space across the Monterey Bay area, from Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Grove to Salinas, Santa Cruz and Hollister.
In their words: “Mangold Property Management proudly maintains an average vacancy rate of less than 2% for all properties managed.”
Serves Seaside · office in Monterey
484 Washington St Ste d, Monterey, CA 93940
A. G. Davi Property Management is a family-run Monterey firm whose name has been tied to local real estate since the 1940s, managing homes, apartments, vacation rentals, offices and shopping centers on the Monterey Peninsula.
In their words: “Our family has been managing Monterey county real estate for three generations.”
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Rents in Seaside are $167 above the Monterey County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$119 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.
Seaside's typical asking rent is $167 (6.0%) above 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.
Seaside is number 2 of 5 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks. 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, July and September, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside | $2,938 | +4.2% | 14 |
| Del Rey Oaks | $3,150 | 0 | |
| Monterey | $2,696 | +2.0% | 10 |
| Marina | $2,873 | +5.3% | 0 |
| Pacific Grove | $3,176 | +5.9% | 4 |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | $5,742 | 4 | |
| Salinas | $2,530 | +5.3% | 10 |
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, Salinas, 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 14 property management companies that serve Seaside, Monterey County. We matched a current California real estate license for 9 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 Seaside is $2,938 (September 2026); +4.2% over the past year. About 64.6% of homes in Seaside are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 14 property management companies in Seaside, CA. None has an office in Seaside; all serve it from offices nearby. 9 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Seaside was $2,938 a month in September 2026, +4.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 4 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in May, July and September. 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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