Tenant Screening & Placement
Credit, criminal, income and rental-history checks on every applicant — and if a tenant we placed leaves during their lease, we place the next one free.
- Careful tenant screening
- CA fair-housing compliant
Santa Cruz County · Locally Owned
Andren Homes
Santa Cruz Property Management, Done Right by Local Owners
Andren Homes manages single-family and multi-family rentals across Santa Cruz, Soquel, Aptos & Capitola — hand-screened tenants, on-time rent, and a team that actually answers the phone.
5.0★ · 80 Google Reviews
24/7 Emergency Response
6-Month Start, Then Month-to-Month
★★★★★
5.0 out of 580 verified Google reviews from Santa Cruz County owners
What We Do
Full-Service Property Management in Santa Cruz County
From marketing a vacant rental to handling a 2 a.m. maintenance call, we manage every part of owning rental property in Santa Cruz, Soquel, Aptos, and Capitola.
Rent Collection & Reporting
Online tenant portal, automatic reminders, and a real-time owner portal for monthly statements, income, expenses, and year-end tax summaries — with rent distributions sent by direct deposit.
- On-time rent, deposited fast
- Monthly owner statements
Maintenance & Repairs
24/7 emergency response and a vetted network of local Santa Cruz County contractors for routine and preventative upkeep.
- Licensed local vendors
- Routine inspections
Free Download
The Santa Cruz County Property Management Guide
Everything involved in managing your own rental — pricing, screening, leases, what to do when a tenant stops paying, and year-end taxes — and what it looks like to hand it to a local manager.
The Andren Homes Difference
Why Owners Choose Andren Homes
01Free Re-Placement
If a tenant we placed leaves during their lease, we place the next one free.
02We Actually Get Back to You
We answer owner messages within one business day.
03A Simple Start: 6 Months, Then Month-to-Month
Every management agreement starts with a 6-month term — enough time to place a tenant and show you how we work. After that, it's month-to-month. No multi-year contracts, no auto-renewing terms.
04Pet-Friendly, Carefully Screened
Approved pets are welcome, with screening and lease terms that protect your property.
05If an Eviction Is Ever Needed
Careful screening makes evictions uncommon — but if one becomes necessary, we coordinate with the eviction attorney, handle the paperwork and timelines, and keep you informed until it's resolved. Optional Eviction Protection ($25/month) covers eviction legal and court costs up to $2,000.
06Local Roots, Not a Franchise
We live and work in Santa Cruz County — not a call center managing properties from out of state.
Meet Logan Andren
Broker / Property Manager, Andren Homes
Logan lives in Soquel with his wife, Rebecca, and their twin daughters — plus two mini schnauzers. When he's not managing rentals, he's at the gym, out cycling, or playing guitar. And if a sink clogs at midnight, his team is on it — that's what they're there for.
Client Stories
What Santa Cruz Property Owners Say
★★★★★"Logan and his team were quick to respond to maintenance requests and phone calls. I appreciate their respect and attentiveness to their clients."
Google Review · Santa Cruz Homeowner
★★★★★"Andren Homes made it so easy for me to find great tenants. I felt very comfortable with the process and the level of screening. I will definitely use them again."
Google Review · Soquel Homeowner
Where We Manage
Property Management Across Santa Cruz County
Scroll through each community we serve — every page below links to a dedicated local page with neighborhood-specific rental insights.
Currently Serving
Santa Cruz
From Westside bungalows to Eastside duplexes, we manage rentals across the city — with free re-placement if a tenant we placed leaves during their lease.
Santa Cruz Overview
Service Area
Soquel
Quiet, tree-lined streets and strong long-term tenant demand — a favorite for single-family rental owners.
Soquel Property Management
Service Area
Aptos
Coastal bluff homes and forested cul-de-sacs — we handle the seasonal turnover and vacation-adjacent demand.
Aptos Property Management
Service Area
Capitola
High-demand village rentals steps from the beach — premium pricing with the screening to match.
Capitola Property ManagementAlso serving:
Common Questions
Property Management FAQs
How much does property management cost in Santa Cruz?+
Our Holiday Rates for new management clients are 10% of monthly rent, with a $750 flat placement fee and free lease renewals. Placement-only service is 75% of the first month’s rent. We provide a transparent, no-hidden-fee quote during your free assessment.
Do you manage properties outside Santa Cruz city limits?+
Yes — we manage single-family and multi-family homes throughout Santa Cruz County, including Soquel, Aptos, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Corralitos, and La Selva Beach.
How fast can you fill a vacancy?+
Most well-priced homes lease within 2-3 weeks thanks to professional photography, multi-platform marketing, and accurate local pricing.
Ready for Stress-Free Property Management?
Get a free property assessment and see what your Santa Cruz County rental could be earning.
We answer owner messages within one business day — we will actually get back to you.