Property Management · Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach property management, where the coast comes home.
Boutique residential management for Huntington Beach owners — beach-close cottages and condos to SeaCliff and the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Every property handled personally by Adam Tomalas, CA DRE #02222825.
$3K–$14K
Typical monthly rent
25 days
Avg. days to rent
4 ZIPs
92646 · 92647 · 92648 · 92649
Surf City
~195,000 residents
Huntington Beach isn’t one market — it’s a dozen beach neighborhoods with very different rents.
Huntington Beach is Orange County’s largest beach city — roughly 195,000 residents spread from the wetlands of Bolsa Chica to the pier and Main Street downtown. A beach-close Downtown cottage is nothing like a gated SeaCliff home or a dock-front estate in Huntington Harbour, and pricing across that range — from the $3,500s to well past $15,000 a month — takes block-by-block knowledge, not a citywide average.
We’ve worked across the neighborhoods here: Downtown (walkable cottages and newer builds near the pier), Huntington Harbour (waterfront canal homes with private docks), SeaCliff (gated, golf-course living), Bolsa Chica & Brightwater (bluff homes above the ecological reserve), and the established inland family tracts of Northeast Huntington Beach.
Bear’s approach in Huntington Beach is the same as anywhere, executed to a higher standard: identify the right tenant for the specific neighborhood, price to the comp set, screen rigorously, and back the placement with our six written guarantees. The difference is fluency — a beach-block duplex, a Harbour dock home, and an inland family rental are three different businesses, and we run all three.
At a glance
Huntington Beach
Population
~195,000
Median home value
~$1.3M
Typical rent (3BR SFR)
$6,000–14,000/mo
Short term rentals
Owner-occupied only (Ch. 5.120)
School district
4 elementary & HBUHSD
Primary ZIP codes
92646 · 92647 · 92648 · 92649
AB 1482 status
Most SFR/condos exempt
Local rent control
None (statewide AB 1482 only)
Neighborhoods we manage
From the pier to the Harbour.
Each neighborhood has its own tenant pool, pricing dynamic, and listing strategy. Rent ranges below reflect Bear’s recent placement data and live market comps as of Q2 2026.
Huntington Harbour
Waterfront canal homes with private docks and boat slips on the city’s north end. Boating families and executives who lease for the water access — the highest rents in Huntington Beach.
Typical rent (3-5BR) $5,000–20,000 / mo
Downtown & Main Street
Walkable cottages, duplexes, and newer builds within blocks of the pier, Main Street, and the sand. Renters who pay for walkability to the beach and downtown, strong demand and quick turns.
Typical rent (1-3BR) $3,500–9,000 / mo
SeaCliff
Gated, golf-course living near the bluffs, with upscale single-family homes. A sought-after family enclave whose tenants pay for the gates, the schools, and the setting.
Typical rent (3-5BR) $5,500–13,000 / mo
Bolsa Chica & Brightwater
Newer bluff-top homes above the Bolsa Chica wetlands and ecological reserve, many with wetland or ocean views. Move-up families and view-seekers who want newer construction close to the coast.
Typical rent (3-4BR) $5,000–11,000 / mo
Edwards Hill & Goldenwest
Hillside view homes on the city’s high ground, with larger lots and quiet streets. Settled family tenants who pay a premium for the space and the ocean peeks.
Typical rent (3-5BR) $5,500–12,000 / mo
Northeast Huntington Beach
Established inland family tracts of ranch-style homes on spacious lots. The city’s most attainable rentals, drawing a broad, year-round family tenant pool.
Typical rent (3-4BR) $3,500–6,500 / mo
Live market data · Q2 2026
Huntington Beach rent by property type and tier.
Median rent ranges Bear is currently seeing across Huntington Beach placements and live comps. Use as a starting point; your specific property could land anywhere within this range depending on the neighborhood, proximity to the water, and the finish level — a personalized rental analysis is the only way to know.
| Property type | Studio / 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo / townhome | $2,500–3,400 | $3,400–4,800 | $4,500–6,500 | $6,000–8,500 |
| Single-Family Home | — | $4,500–6,000 | $6,000–9,000 | $8,500–14,000 |
| Waterfront / SeaCliff luxury | — | $6,000–9,000 | $9,000–15,000 | $15,000–30,000+ |
Source: Bear PMC placements + Zillow Rental Index and Apartments.com active listings (Huntington Beach 92646–92649, Q2 2026). HB spans attainable inland family rentals to dock-front Huntington Harbour homes and gated SeaCliff; waterfront and beach-block homes lease well into five figures. Updated quarterly.
Huntington Beach · Surf City USA
From the pier to the Harbour, priced block by block — not by a citywide average.
What we manage in Huntington Beach.
- Single-family homes established inland tracts in the northeast, gated SeaCliff, and the Edwards Hill view streets
- Beach-close cottages, duplexes & condos Downtown and the numbered streets within walking distance of the pier and the sand
- Waterfront homes Huntington Harbour canal properties with private docks and boat slips
- Bluff & newer-build homes Bolsa Chica, Brightwater, and the master-planned communities above the wetlands
We don’t manage short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO), furnished mid-term rentals, or commercial properties. Long-term residential management is our sole focus. If your Huntington Beach property fits that model, request a rental analysis below.
Schools
Four districts & HB Union High
Huntington Beach is served by several elementary districts — Huntington Beach City, Ocean View, Fountain Valley, and Westminster — feeding the Huntington Beach Union High School District (Huntington Beach, Edison, Marina, and Ocean View highs). The right school boundary is a real leasing factor for family tenants, and it varies by street.
ZIP codes we serve
Huntington Beach
These four ZIPs cover the city — Downtown and SeaCliff (92648), Huntington Harbour and Bolsa Chica (92649), and the inland family neighborhoods (92646 / 92647).
Regulatory
Short-term rentals: owner-occupied only
Under HB’s ordinance (Chapter 5.120), short-term rentals are permitted only when hosted/owner-occupied outside Sunset Beach, with an annual permit and a one-per-operator limit. For most non-resident investors, a long-term lease is the practical, compliant play — exactly what Bear does. No local rent control; statewide AB 1482 applies, and most SFR/condos are exempt when properly noticed. Read our AB 1482 guide for OC landlords →
Backed by six guarantees in writing.
Every Bear management agreement carries six specific promises — same on every property we take, in Huntington Beach or anywhere in OC.
Rented in 30 Days
Owner Happiness Pledge
24-Hour Response
Eviction $1,000
Pet Damage $1,000
Vendor Guarantee
Read the full Bear Promise →
Huntington Beach owner questions
The questions we hear most.
Common questions from Huntington Beach owners considering Bear.
Huntington Beach spans a wide range — an inland family home might lease in the $3,500–6,500 band, a beach-close or SeaCliff home in the $5,500–13,000 range, and a dock-front Huntington Harbour estate well past $15,000 a month. Pricing depends on the neighborhood, proximity to the water, and the finish level. The rent table above gives a defensible range, but the only honest answer is a personalized rental analysis — we’ll pull live comps within your part of the city. Request a free analysis →
It depends on whether you live there. Under HB’s ordinance (Chapter 5.120), short-term rentals outside Sunset Beach are permitted only when hosted/owner-occupied — you must live on-site during the stay — with an annual permit and a one-STR-per-operator limit. For most non-resident investors that’s impractical, so a well-run long-term lease is the compliant, lower-risk path — and it’s exactly what Bear does. We’re happy to talk through your specific situation and zoning.
Most likely yes — if it’s owned in your individual name or in an LLC with no corporate members, AND you’ve given your tenant the specific §1947.12(d)(5) exemption notice in writing. Nearly all Huntington Beach single-family homes and condos qualify, but the exemption isn’t automatic — you have to claim it correctly. Full AB 1482 guide →
Yes. Huntington Harbour’s canal homes come with private docks or slips, waterfront maintenance considerations, and in some pockets association rules. Bear markets these to the boating and executive tenant pool they lease to, coordinates dock and waterfront upkeep with vetted vendors, and handles the HOA process where one applies — with professional media and discretion.
A lot. In Huntington Beach, walkability to the pier and Main Street, a beach-block address, and a Harbour or wetland water view are among the strongest pricing factors — they can move the rent by thousands a month between two otherwise similar homes a mile apart. We price to your exact neighborhood and location, not a citywide average.
Yes — many Huntington Beach owners are out-of-state, military, or second-home owners. Bear is built for remote, hands-off ownership: one accountable manager, owner statements and rent paid out by the 10th, vetted vendors, and direct access to Adam rather than a call center. Request a free analysis →
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See the numbers for your property
What your Huntington Beach property could rent for — personally reviewed by Adam.
Tell us about your property and within 24 hours you’ll receive a written rental analysis prepared specifically for your address — not an automated estimate.
- Achievable rent range based on live Huntington Beach comps
- Days-to-rent estimate for your specific neighborhood and home tier
- Two or three positioning recommendations to maximize rent
Free Rental Analysis
Personally reviewed by Adam Tomalas, Owner
60 seconds. Three quick steps. Adam handles the rest.