Tenant Screening & Placement
Professional photography and listings across top rental platforms, tailored to the Santa Cruz market and price point.
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Property Management, From the Westside to Live Oak
Andren Homes manages single-family homes, condos, duplexes, and apartment buildings across Santa Cruz — Westside, Eastside, Live Oak, and the beach areas — from our office at 101 Cooper St #231 in downtown Santa Cruz. We handle marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and owner reporting, so local owners don’t have to manage from afar or across town.
Andren Homes provides full-service property management in Aptos, California — tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and owner reporting for single-family and multi-family rentals. We manage coastal homes, townhomes, and small apartment properties from Rio Del Mar to Seacliff.
#1Local team living & working in Santa Cruz County
Why Investors Choose Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a coastal university city with year-round rental demand: UCSC students and staff, downtown employers, and beach-area living keep tenants looking from the Westside to Live Oak. Our office is at 101 Cooper St #231 in downtown Santa Cruz, so we are on the ground in the neighborhoods we manage.
Westside bungalows, Eastside duplexes, Live Oak single-family homes, and beach-area condos each rent differently — and each draws a different tenant. That mix is what makes Santa Cruz one of the strongest rental markets in the county for owners, and what makes local pricing expertise matter.
Key Takeaways
- Westside to Live Oak coverage — bungalows, duplexes, condos, and apartment buildings across the whole city.
- Year-round demand — UCSC, downtown employers, and beach living keep vacancies short.
- Local team, downtown office — we live and work in Santa Cruz County, not a call center out of state.
- Free re-placement — if a tenant we placed leaves during their lease, we place the next one free.
Services in Santa Cruz
Full-Service Management for Santa Cruz Rentals
Rent Collection & Financial Reporting
Monthly income/expense statements, annual reconciliations, and coordination with your tax advisor at year-end.
Maintenance & Turnover
Preventative upkeep with trusted local Santa Cruz contractors, plus fast turnover between tenants.
Santa Cruz FAQs
Common Questions From Santa Cruz Owners
What makes Santa Cruz a good rental market?+
Santa Cruz combines a coastal university city with year-round rental demand — UCSC, downtown employers, and beach-area living draw tenants who stay, from Westside bungalows to Eastside duplexes and Live Oak homes.
Do you manage multi-family properties in Santa Cruz?+
Yes — Andren Homes manages single-family homes, condos, duplexes, and apartment buildings across Santa Cruz, including Westside, Eastside, and Live Oak.
How much does property management cost in Santa Cruz?+
Our Holiday Rates are 10% of monthly rent with a $750 flat placement fee and free lease renewals, for new management clients who sign by December 31, 2026. After that date, managed placement returns to the regular rate of 75% of the first month’s rent.
How fast can you fill a vacancy in Santa Cruz?+
Most well-priced homes lease within 2–3 weeks, thanks to professional photography, multi-platform marketing, and accurate local pricing.
Nearby Areas
We Also Manage Rentals In
Own a Rental in Santa Cruz?
Get a free property assessment and see what your Santa Cruz rental could be earning.