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Property Management · Newport Coast, CA

Newport Coast property management, from the villas to the estates.

Boutique residential management for Newport Coast owners — gated villas in Ziani and Trovare to the estates of Crystal Cove and Pelican Crest. Every property handled personally by Adam Tomalas, CA DRE #02222825.

7K-35K

Typical monthly rent

95%

Guard-gated communities

1 ZIP

92657

NMUSD

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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From guard-gated villas to the oceanfront estates of Crystal Cove and Pelican Crest — Newport Coast is Orange County’s most exclusive rental market.

Newport Coast runs from gated villas to nine-figure estates.

Newport Coast is Orange County’s most exclusive address — a master-planned stretch of guard-gated communities above the Pacific, anchored by the Resort at Pelican Hill and Crystal Cove State Park. The tenant for a Ziani villa is nothing like the executive leasing a Pelican Crest estate, and pricing across that range — from roughly $8,000 a month to well past $150,000 — takes specialist knowledge, not a citywide average.

We’ve worked across the enclaves here: Crystal Cove (guard-gated oceanfront estates beside Pelican Hill), Pelican Crest (the largest custom estates, at the very top of the market), Pelican Hill and Pelican Ridge (luxury semi-custom homes overlooking the resort), Newport Ridge (gated family homes and villas), the village communities of Ziani and Trovare (the gated-villa entry point), and Tesoro and Pacific Ridge (ocean-view single-family neighborhoods).

Bear’s approach in Newport Coast is the same as anywhere, executed to a higher standard: identify the right tenant for the specific enclave, price to the comp set, screen rigorously, coordinate with the HOA and guard gate, and back the placement with our six written guarantees. The difference is discretion and fluency — a Crystal Cove estate and a Ziani villa are different businesses, and managing them as if they’re interchangeable costs owners real money.

Looking nearby? Bear is also a property manager in Corona del Mar, CA, minutes down the coast.

At a glance

Newport Coast

Population

~10,000 (in Newport Beach)

Median home value

$7M+

Typical rent (3BR SFR)

$18,000–40,000/mo

Avg. days on market

30 (Bear) · 55 (market)

School district

Newport-Mesa Unified

Primary ZIP codes

92657

AB 1482 status

Most SFR/condos exempt

Local rent control

None (statewide AB 1482 only)

Enclaves we manage

From gated villas to oceanfront estates.

Each enclave 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.

Crystal Cove rental property

Crystal Cove

ZIP 92657

Guard-gated oceanfront estates beside the Resort at Pelican Hill and Crystal Cove State Park. The most coveted addresses in Newport Coast — and the highest rents.

Typical rent (estate) $25,000–185,000 / mo

Pelican Crest rental property

Pelican Crest

ZIP 92657

The largest custom estates in Newport Coast, on hilltop lots with sweeping ocean and city-light views. The very top of the rental market.

Typical rent (estate) $40,000–125,000 / mo

Pelican Hill & Ridge rental property

Pelican Hill & Ridge

ZIP 92657

Luxury semi-custom and production homes overlooking the Pelican Hill resort and golf course. Refined, view-rich, and gated.

Typical rent (4-5BR) $18,000–60,000 / mo

Newport Ridge rental property

Newport Ridge

ZIP 92657

Guard-gated single-family homes and villas (the Vistas, the Summit). The family-luxury core of Newport Coast.

Typical rent (3-5BR) $12,000–30,000 / mo

Ziani & Trovare rental property

Ziani & Trovare

ZIP 92657

Gated village communities of villas and townhomes — the entry point into Newport Coast for professionals and right-sizing owners.

Typical rent (2-3BR villa) $7,000–15,000 / mo

Tesoro & Pacific Ridge rental property

Tesoro & Pacific Ridge

ZIP 92657

Gated single-family neighborhoods with ocean-view streets, popular with relocating executive families.

Typical rent (4-5BR) $15,000–35,000 / mo

Live market data · Q2 2026

Newport Coast rent by property type and tier.

Median rent ranges Bear is currently seeing across Newport Coast placements and live comps. Use as a starting point; your specific property could land anywhere within this range depending on the enclave, the view, and the finish level — a personalized rental analysis is the only way to know.

Property typeStudio / 1BR2BR3BR4BR+
Villa / Condo (gated)$7,000–10,000$9,000–15,000$12,000–22,000
Single-Family Home$12,000–18,000$18,000–35,000
Guard-gated estate$15,000–25,000$40,000–185,000+

Source: Bear PMC placements + Zillow Rental Index and Apartments.com active listings (Newport Coast 92657, Q2 2026). Newport Coast spans gated villas to guard-gated oceanfront estates; Crystal Cove and Pelican Crest estates routinely lease above $100,000/mo. Updated quarterly.

Newport Coast · Coastal Orange County

From gated villas to nine-figure estates, priced enclave by enclave — not by a citywide average.

What we manage in Newport Coast.

Bear focuses on long-term residential rentals across Newport Coast’s full range, from gated villas to estates:
  • Guard-gated estates Crystal Cove, Pelican Crest, and Pelican Hill custom and semi-custom homes
  • Ocean-view single-family homes Newport Ridge, Tesoro, and Pacific Ridge
  • Gated villas & townhomes the Ziani, Trovare, and Newport Ridge village communities
  • Resort-adjacent residences homes near the Resort at Pelican Hill and Crystal Cove State Park

We don’t manage short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO), furnished mid-term rentals, or commercial properties — long-term residential only, by design. If your Newport Coast property fits that model, request a rental analysis below.

Schools

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Newport Coast feeds Newport Coast Elementary and the highly rated Corona del Mar High School. For family tenants, that school path is part of the draw — and a real factor in how the family-luxury enclaves lease.

ZIP codes we serve

Newport Coast

92657 covers all of Newport Coast — Crystal Cove, Pelican Crest, Pelican Hill & Ridge, Newport Ridge, Ziani & Trovare, Tesoro, and Pacific Ridge.

Regulatory

No local rent control

Newport Coast has not enacted local rent control. The statewide AB 1482 rules apply (8.3% cap in 2026) — but most single-family and condo rentals in Newport Coast are exempt from AB 1482 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 Newport Coast or anywhere in OC.

No. 01

Rented in 30 Days

No. 02

Owner Happiness Pledge

No. 03

24-Hour Response

No. 04

Eviction $1,000

No. 05

Pet Damage $1,000

No. 06

Vendor Guarantee

Read the full Bear Promise →

Newport Coast owner questions

The questions we hear most.

Common questions from Newport Coast owners considering Bear.

Newport Coast spans an enormous range — a gated Ziani villa might lease in the $8,000s while a Crystal Cove or Pelican Crest estate runs well past $100,000 a month. Pricing depends on the enclave, the view, the finish level, and whether it’s furnished. 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 enclave. Request a free analysis →

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 Newport Coast single-family homes and condos qualify, but the exemption isn’t automatic — you have to claim it correctly. Full AB 1482 guide →

Carefully — it’s part of the job here. The guard-gated enclaves run strict rental registration, tenant background and approval, lease minimums, and access protocols. Bear manages the full association process: submitting the tenant package, coordinating gate access and vendor entry, and keeping you compliant with both the master and sub-association rules.

Yes. High-value Newport Coast homes lease to a specific pool — relocating executives, international tenants, and high-net-worth families — and reaching them takes the right syndication, professional media, and discretion. We position estates to that audience, screen rigorously (including proof of funds), and keep the listing tasteful rather than splashy.

Bear focuses on long-term, unfurnished and furnished residential leases — not nightly or vacation rentals. Many Newport Coast estates lease furnished on 6–12 month terms, and we handle those, including inventory, higher-deposit structures, and the extra care a furnished luxury home needs. For true short-term/vacation use we’ll point you to a specialist.

Yes — many Newport Coast owners are out-of-state or international. Bear is built for remote, hands-off ownership of high-value property: 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 Newport Coast 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.

Free Rental Analysis

Personally reviewed by Adam Tomalas, Owner

60 seconds. Three quick steps. Adam handles the rest.