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Property Managers in Mill Valley, CA

Compare top property management companies in Mill Valley, CA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

PRANDI Property Management
Melissa Prandi MPM
San Rafael, CA [ Serves Madera, San Rafael, Anselmo, Corte Madera +7 more ]
Unverified
PRANDI Property Management, Inc., CRMCis centrally located in Marin County and is locally owned. Established in 1978, we serve a growing need for a professional property management company that specializes in residential properties only. PRANDI Property Management is owned by Melissa Prandi, MPMwho is a Marin County native. Melissa has over28 years experience in residential property management. Ms. Prandi is the past President of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). Melissa and her entire staff emphasize honesty, integrity, knowledge and enthusiasm as they work to achieve their clients' goals.
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Dalmon Property Management, Inc
Beth Nagy
Novato, CA [ Serves Madera, Novato, Petaluma, San Rafael +9 more ]
Unverified
  Bayside Management, located in downtown Novato, CA, is a residential Property Management and Leasing (Rental) Company providing tenant placement and management in most types of residential in  Marin & Southern Sonoma Counties, we do not sell real estate, we focus on leasing and management only!     
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Stone Property Management Inc
Bob Stone
Mill Valley, CA
Unverified
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Tamalpais Land Company
Maryland Swensen
Mill Valley, CA
Unverified
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Rental market in Mill Valley: above-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Mill Valley run about 122% above the national average, a clear premium over the national norm. The market also shows Census rent up about 29.0% over five years, vacancy near 8.1%, and a population of 257,969, down 0.8% over five years. The typical home is valued near $1,507,300, and the median household earns about $149,091 a year, with renters spending a median 33.3% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+129% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+122% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+104% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+29.0% Rent trend, 5-yr
33.3% Rent-to-income

People & households

35.3% Renter-occupied
257,969 Population
-0.8% Population, 5-yr
$149,091 Median household income

Housing stock

8.1% Vacancy rate
$1,507,300 Median home value
1967 Median year built
70.9% Single-family homes

Jobs

5.4% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +129% 3-bed +122% 4-bed +104%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 35.3% Owners 64.7%

A professional property manager in Mill Valley generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 70.9% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 8.1%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 5.4% as of August 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Mill Valley compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom +129%, three-bedroom +122%, four-bedroom +104%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Mill Valley?

Census median gross rent rose about 29.0% over the last five years.

Is Mill Valley a good market for rental property?

Rents here have risen in recent years, which can favor owners who buy at the right price. Renters make up 35.3% of households and vacancy sits near 8.1%. Three-bedroom rents run about 122% above the national average, and rents rose about 29.0% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Mill Valley?

Renters occupy 35.3% of homes, and the population of 257,969 declined 0.8% over five years. Vacancy runs near 8.1%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).