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Most reviewed
62 Google reviews, 4.7★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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Serves Soquel · 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 Soquel · 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 Soquel · 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 Soquel · office in Los Gatos
16185 Los Gatos Blvd #205, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Starborn Property Management is a family-owned Los Gatos firm managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small apartment communities in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino and Sunnyvale.
In their words: “We offer both Full Service Property Management and Tenant Placement Services.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants describe responsive, professional and communicative service, including help finding tenants.
Serves Soquel · 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.
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.
Serves Soquel · office in Aptos
8035 Soquel Dr #29, Aptos, CA 95003
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.
Serves Soquel · 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 Soquel · 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.”
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.”
Serves Soquel · 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 Soquel market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Soquel are $619 below the Santa Cruz County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Soquel's typical asking rent is $619 (17.8%) below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel | $2,850 | 11 | |
| Capitola | $3,459 | +4.2% | 4 |
| Aptos | $4,226 | +8.7% | 8 |
| Santa Cruz | $3,418 | +3.3% | 9 |
| Scotts Valley | $3,686 | 0 | |
| Watsonville | $3,332 | −2.6% | 2 |
| Los Gatos | $4,004 | +7.9% | 9 |
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 11 property management companies in Soquel, Santa Cruz County. We matched a current California real estate license for 7 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 Soquel is $2,850 (September 2026). About 27.3% of homes in Soquel are rented (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 11 property management companies in Soquel, CA: 2 with an office in the city and 9 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 7 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Soquel was $2,850 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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