San Diego Property Management

San Diego Rental Market

Since 1987, Cal-Prop has set the standard for excellence in San Diego property management. With deep expertise and a personalized approach, we help tenants find the perfect rental that fits their needs, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience in one of California’s most competitive markets.

For Property Owners

Whether you own one unit or dozens, Cal-Prop’s time-tested tools and professional management enable you to operate your property like a real estate expert. Our goal is to ensure your property runs efficiently, allowing you the peace of mind and time to enjoy life.

Quick Turns with High Quality Tenants

Our proprietary tenant screening process, quick turn practices, and an all hands-on deck approach gives us an advantage to find, qualify, and close the best tenants at the highest rents the market will allow.

First-rate Customer Service

With a dedicated Vice President overseeing your property, you’ll have a single point of contact coordinating your entire team ensuring smooth operations, from leasing to repairs. While everything is online, we answer calls faster and more efficiently than any competitor.

Fast and Affordable Property Maintenance

We are pros at tackling routine and major issues with fast, cost effective results. For example, any mainline replacement is 75-80% of the cost of a typical plumbing contractor. Our in-house team aims to give you better pricing and faster service to minimize vacancy and turnover time while ensuring 100% resident satisfaction.

San Diego Rental Market

San Diego, the second-largest city in California and eighth in the U.S., is not only a prime destination for tourists but also a highly desirable place to live. With a population of nearly 1.3 million residents in the city and over 3 million in the county, the rental market here is diverse, competitive, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re drawn to the historic Gaslamp Quarter or Little Italy’s urban charm, the stunning coastal communities of La Jolla and Coronado, or the family-friendly neighborhoods of Carlsbad, Escondido, and Chula Vista, San Diego has housing options for every lifestyle.
San Diego’s rental market benefits from the city’s renowned weather—mild and sunny year-round—as well as its 70 miles of breathtaking beaches, making it a magnet for both long-term residents and seasonal renters. Additionally, San Diego’s world-class attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND, along with its thriving job market in technology, military, and education, continue to attract a wide range of renters. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or a family looking for a new place to call home, San Diego offers a rich variety of rental options to suit your needs.

How can you maximize your investment?

We know that your plans and goals are different from any other investors. San Diego is one of the nation’s top markets, with a strong tenant population and potential for excellent returns. At Cal-Prop, we ensure your rental investment thrives by offering tailored property management solutions that meet your unique needs while navigating the local legal and business landscape.

San Diego County has the highest percentage of non-owner occupied single-family homes and condominiums in the entire country. Owners of a residence often choose to retain their home and become landlords. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a new landlord navigating the transition, or facing challenges with your current property manager, we’re here to offer a professional, reliable, and comprehensive solution you can trust. Let us handle the hard work so you can enjoy peace of mind and reclaim your time.

Let’s Talk About Your San Diego Rental Property

Connect with the talented property management team at Cal-Prop Management. We will discuss how to immediately make a difference in your experience as a rental property owner. We will also share some long-term strategies that will transform your investment experience.

What People Are Saying About Us

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5.0/5
Jan 28, 2025
Google - Antonio - Cal-Prop Management
recently had the pleasure of working with Matt, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. He made the entire walkthrough process easy and straightforward, addressing every detail with professionalism and efficiency. His clear communication and attention to detail, especially regarding the refrigerator placement and other items, were incredibly helpful. I highly recommend Matt for his excellent service and dedication. Thank you, Matt, for making everything seamless!
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5.0/5
Jan 27, 2025
Google - Sid - Cal-Prop Management
I had a few minor issues in my unit that needed to be addressed. I was thinking they'd take a while to get to it but Hobie made sure they got taken care of within a week! Keev came over and fixed all the issues - and educated me on how to prevent the issues from happening again. Would recommend Hobie as an attentive manager and Keev as a reliable handyman/repairman.
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5.0/5
Jan 27, 2025
Google - Anthony - Cal-Prop Management
Catherine/Cate has been great to work with! She has been great at communicating and has been nothing short awesome. Super excited to live at our new apartment thanks to her. 🙂
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5.0/5
Jan 23, 2025
Google - Pete - Cal-Prop Management
The property manager Eric Paulin is amazing, he promptly responded to our emails and showed great concerns about the issues. He anxiously to find out what can be done to solve these issues, and he also sent the technician to do the repair. We truly appreciate his genuine efforts to taking care of the business. Our sincere thank you to Eric.
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5.0/5
Jan 22, 2025
Google - Savanah - Cal-Prop Management
My husband and I have been living in an apartment complex for the last 6 months and have experienced several property managers take over, but it wasn't until Cal-Prop took over where we felt that anything was getting done. We finally got our parking spots repainted, have an on-site facilities manager and our tickets are addressed right away! We are so happy to have them now and feel more comfortable in where we are living now. Alexis Vega has also been an exceptional property manager and answers right away and gets back to us in a timely manner. She has been very helpful!
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5.0/5
Jan 21, 2025
Google - Rebecca - Cal-Prop Management
Kate is PHENOMENAL! From beginning to end, she has made this process easy! She has been accessible to my many questions. She is so so kind! Thank You, Kate!
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5.0/5
Jan 21, 2025
Google - Colin - Cal-Prop Management
I worked with Kari from Cal Prop to view properties in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, I was very impressed with her professionalism and her ability to move quickly through the viewing and leasing process. Thanks again Kari!
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5.0/5
Jan 15, 2025
Google - Mary - Cal-Prop Management
Cal-prop has been awesome! Matthew is great!
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5.0/5
Jan 13, 2025
Google - Dan - Cal-Prop Management
Loving our new house, rented through Cal-Prop. We put together a list of little maintenance issues (jammed window, sticky door, etc), and they sent Tyler right out to fix them within days. Tyler their handyman was fast, professional, and open to discussion. So far has been a very positive experience with Cal-Prop and their support team.
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5.0/5
Jan 7, 2025
Google - Tom - Cal-Prop Management
I have lived in a house managed by Cal-Prop for nearly 8 years, and my experience has been outstanding. Throughout this time, I've had the pleasure of working with Hobie Manley, who has been nothing short of exceptional. Hobie is always professional, prompt, and seemingly available whenever needed. My initial skepticism about renting a home overseen by a property management company quickly disappeared thanks to his dedication and reliability. I couldn’t recommend him more highly and am genuinely grateful for the excellent service and support he has provided over the past 8 years.
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5.0/5
Jan 2, 2025
Google - Nate - Cal-Prop Management
Every time we’ve had a question or issue living in a cal prop apartment, Hobie, Alexis, and the team have been right there to help us out. They’re a great group to work with and highly recommend!
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5.0/5
Dec 27, 2024
Google - Manuella - Cal-Prop Management
Kari and Matthew were absolutely fantastic to work with! They took the time to meet with me and facilitated a seamless rental process. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made all the difference. I am so grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone!
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5.0/5
Dec 22, 2024
Google - Jessica - Cal-Prop Management
Just this past week I was Approved for my new home with the help of Kari and Matthew at Cal-prop. They have both been more than helpful and attentive to everything that I needed the answered questions and I'm sure it was not easy dealing with me since I am not tec savvy receiving documents and so forth was not where I shine, but they both were very patient and helpful. They stayed on top of it and made sure that I was able to get my keys right away. They were both so friendly and kind and I really enjoy both of them thank you guys for everything you did
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5.0/5
Dec 20, 2024
Google - Maria - Cal-Prop Management
Tyler is always so professional and efficient Thank you! Steve and Maria H Carlsbad
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5.0/5
Dec 20, 2024
Google - Cathy - Cal-Prop Management
Catherine and Eric are fantastic! Great communication, efficient, knowledgable and extremely helpful! They were both very accommodating to my needs and concerns and worked fast to secure my place before I left for the holidays! A+++
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5.0/5
Dec 13, 2024
Google - Philip - Cal-Prop Management
We recently switched property management companies and Cal Prop has been great during the change and since. We had one issue and Tyler came out and fixed it right away was done within an hour. Great service. Thanks!
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5.0/5
Dec 5, 2024
Google - Kelsey - Cal-Prop Management
This review is specifically for my current property manager Hobie Manley. Hobie has been the most helpful with recent repairs that my unit has needed. Some of them were very urgent plumbing issues and Hobie was very responsive and quick to get the job done. He’s easy to communicate with and great at his job. Thank you again for all the hard work you do!
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5.0/5
Nov 26, 2024
Google - Corey - Cal-Prop Management
I’ve been a tenant with Cal-Prop for about a half year now. The experience is going really well! The staff and management are very responsive and I couldn’t be happier. I would recommend them to anyone looking for places for lease!
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5.0/5
Nov 22, 2024
Google - Amber - Cal-Prop Management
Catherine Macbuilt from Cal- Prop Management is the reason why I was able to find and move into an apartment within a month. I was searching by myself for months and struggling to find what I needed, but after submitting all of my information, Catherine was able to apply to multiple apartments for me for the price of one application. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to move immediately and looking for a speedy process.
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5.0/5
Nov 20, 2024
Google - Andrea - Cal-Prop Management
We have been tenants of Cal Props for quite some time now, and our experience with them has been consistently positive. As I prepare to move out of one of their properties to my own place, I must commend Kate for her exceptional professionalism and assistance throughout the process. I would highly recommend Cal Prop management.