Santa Monica · California
Property Management Software for Santa Monica Landlords
Self-manage your Santa Monica rental properties with confidence. Collect rent, handle maintenance, track compliance, and stay competitive in the Los Angeles Westside market — all from one platform.
Free for up to 3 units. No credit card required.
Santa Monica Rental Market in 2026
Santa Monica has some of the most protective tenant regulations in California. The combination of high rents and strict controls means compliance tracking is essential — violations carry significant penalties including treble damages.
$3,200
avg. apartment rent
4.2%
vacancy rate
8.5%
max rent increase (AB 1482)
Rent Control & Compliance in Santa Monica
Santa Monica has local rent control in addition to California’s statewide AB 1482. The Santa Monica Rent Control Board adds specific requirements that landlords must track.
Santa Monica has strict rent control covering units built before April 10, 1979. Annual general adjustments are set by the Rent Control Board (typically 0.75–3% based on 75% of CPI). The city has its own just cause eviction requirements, relocation fees, and capital improvement passthrough procedures.
LeaseBase tracks both Santa Monica’s local rent control rules and statewide AB 1482 requirements, calculating your maximum allowable increase based on the more restrictive of the two. Most national property management software treats all California properties the same — Santa Monica requires specialized tracking.
What Santa Monica Landlords Need
Managing rentals in Ocean Park, Mid-City, Sunset Park, Wilshire Montana, and Northeast Santa Monica comes with specific challenges. LeaseBase™ is built for independent landlords who want to self-manage without the chaos.
Local + Statewide Compliance
LeaseBase tracks both Santa Monica’s local rent control rules and AB 1482 statewide requirements, calculating the more restrictive limit for each property.
Automated Rent Collection
Tenants pay online via ACH or card. You see payments in real time, get notified of late payments, and maintain a clear ledger for each unit.
Maintenance Management
Coastal Santa Monica properties face salt air, moisture, and fog-related maintenance challenges. Exterior upkeep is critical for both preservation and tenant satisfaction.
Lease Management & E-Sign
Create, send, and e-sign California-compliant leases digitally. Get renewal alerts before leases expire so you can negotiate proactively.
Security Deposit Compliance
California’s AB 12 limits security deposits to one month’s rent. LeaseBase tracks deposit amounts, calculates refund deadlines, and generates itemized statements.
AI-Powered Insights
Daily briefings on your portfolio — rent status, maintenance, compliance deadlines, and Los Angeles Westside market conditions. Know what needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Cost Savings for Santa Monica Landlords
At Santa Monica’s average rent of $3,200/month, self-managing with LeaseBase saves thousands per year compared to hiring a property manager.
| Expense | Property Manager | Self-Managing with LeaseBase |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly management fee (per unit) | $256 – $320 (8–10%) | $0 – $12 |
| Leasing/placement fee | $1,600 – $3,200 (50–100% first month) | $0 |
| Maintenance markup | 10–20% on vendor invoices | $0 (you hire directly) |
| Lease renewal fee | $150 – $300 | $0 |
| Annual cost (5 units) | $24,110 – $36,700 | $0 – $720 |
Estimates based on Santa Monica average rent of $3,200/month. PM fees vary by company. LeaseBase is free for up to 3 units; paid plans start at $29/month.
Start managing your Santa Monica rentals with confidence
Track Santa Monica Rent Control Board rules and AB 1482 compliance, collect rent online, and manage maintenance — all in one platform.
Free for up to 3 units. No credit card required.
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