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5 Best Property Management Companies in Bakersfield (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 property management companies in Bakersfield on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Hiring a property manager in Bakersfield is a money decision for the owner and a housing decision for the tenant, and the Google reviews tend to split along that line. Ascend Real Estate And Property Management has the biggest pile of feedback at 1,654 reviews and a 4.6, while Performance Property Management shows a 4.9 on only 70. Read the owner reviews and the tenant reviews separately before you sign anything.

Short answer: Ascend Real Estate And Property Management ranks first with 4.6 stars across 1,654 Google reviews, followed by Real Property Management Bakersfield (4.5, 896 reviews). Performance Property Management has the highest rating here at 4.9, but on just 70 reviews. Management fees and leasing charges vary by company and are not published in the data we pulled, so ask each one for its fee schedule in writing.
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Property managers in Bakersfield, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Ascend Real Estate And Property Management 4.6 ★ 1,654 Owners who also want sales or remodel help View ›
2 Real Property Management Bakersfield 4.5 ★ 896 Owners who value organized work orders View ›
3 Bakersfield Property Management 4.4 ★ 235 Single-family homes, townhouses and condos View ›
4 American Property Management, Bakersfield 4.6 ★ 152 Long-term tenants and out-of-town owners View ›
5 Performance Property Management 4.9 ★ 70 Leasing-focused owners View ›
5 Best Property Management Companies in Bakersfield (2026)

Who manages rentals well, company by company

Ascend Real Estate And Property Management logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ascend Real Estate And Property Management

4.61,654 Google reviews

Ascend Real Estate And Property Management runs from an office on Meany Avenue in Bakersfield. Its website describes property management covering leasing, maintenance and tenant relations, and says the company also helps clients with selling, buying, remodeling and building. Google lists it as a property management company and also as a real estate agency, commercial real estate agency and rental agency.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise named staff for explaining the process clearly and patiently
  • A customer who used the design team for a bathroom remodel described clear estimates and schedules
  • Another reviewer credits an agent with guiding them through selling and onboarding as a new owner
  • Tenant-side feedback says maintenance requests get handled, though not always quickly

Worth knowing

  • One recent owner and tenant review describes slower communication and deposit-handling problems since the company took over another firm's portfolio in 2025, and the company responded, so ask how owner statements and move-outs are handled
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,654 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first on volume, and the 4.6 rests on a large base. The review mix includes remodeling and sales, so it fits owners who want one company for several real estate needs.

Website+1661-873-5770 Directions

7606 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Real Property Management Bakersfield logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Real Property Management Bakersfield

4.5896 Google reviews

Real Property Management Bakersfield is the local office of the Real Property Management brand, on 21st Street. No website text came through for this page, so what follows comes from its Google profile and reviews, which describe residential rental management for property owners and tenants. Owner-side reviewers focus on how work orders are processed.

What people praise

  • Owners and business clients praise named staff for clear communication and follow-up
  • Work orders described as processed smoothly
  • Reviewers say the team treats properties as if they were its own
  • The company replies to critical reviews in detail

Worth knowing

  • Tenant reviewers raise fees, deposit charges and lease terms, and the company has replied to them, so read the lease fee schedule closely
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume896 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Owner reviews are warm and tenant reviews are mixed, which is common in this business. The 4.5 across 896 reviews is a fair summary of both.

Website+1661-336-9787 Directions

2008 21st St Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Bakersfield Property Management logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Bakersfield Property Management

4.4235 Google reviews

Bakersfield Property Management operates from Stockdale Highway and, according to its website, has more than 15 years of experience and manages 300+ single-family homes, townhouses and condos. Google lists it as a property management company and real estate agency, and reviewers refer to it as BPM. The owner is named in reviews.

What people praise

  • Long-term tenants say maintenance requests are handled quickly
  • Office staff described as friendly and helpful
  • One tenant calls the fees fair
  • Owner-side reviewers mention honesty and follow-through

Worth knowing

  • At 4.4, the rating is the lowest on this page, so read the lower-star reviews before deciding
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume235 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller, owner-led operation with consistently warm tenant feedback. The lower confidence reading reflects its smaller review base.

Website+1661-861-1597 Directions

5405 Stockdale Hwy #106, Bakersfield, CA 93309

American Property Management, Bakersfield logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

American Property Management, Bakersfield

4.6152 Google reviews

American Property Management, Bakersfield works from an office on 24th Street, and its website, a contact page, names Michael Freedman and mentions real estate help with buying and selling. Google lists it as a property management company and shows it open seven days a week. Reviews come from both tenants and owners.

What people praise

  • Tenants of ten years or more say repairs get handled and follow-ups arrive the next morning
  • An out-of-town owner has worked with the company since 2021 and praises responsiveness
  • One reviewer says repair calls often get a call back from the contractor the same day
  • Reviewers repeatedly name the principal as hands-on

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base, so the 4.6 carries less weight than the same rating at larger firms
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume152 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-standing local manager whose reviews come from tenants who've stayed for years. Good for owners who want a hands-on principal.

Website+1661-863-0000 Directions

601 24th St suite a, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Performance Property Management logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Performance Property Management

4.970 Google reviews

Performance Property Management is on California Avenue in Bakersfield. Its website says it works with clients across Kern County and lists marketing and market analysis, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and inspections, and financial reporting. The site has separate sections for current owners and current tenants.

What people praise

  • Owners say leasing was simple and communication was steady
  • A first-time landlord praises several named staff for support
  • Maintenance requests described as answered promptly by a long-time tenant
  • A tenant placed through the company at an owner's property was described as a great fit

Worth knowing

  • Two recent tenant reviews report move-in condition and move-out cleaning-charge disputes, so document the unit's condition on day one
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume70 · 38th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 70 reviews is an early reading, not a settled one, which is why it ranks below firms with deeper feedback. Owners get the warmest reviews.

Website+1661-847-9396 Directions

5060 California Ave Ste 610, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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Reading the scorecards

Every figure is drawn from public Google data on the verified date. Rating is the live star average. Review volume is the number of customers who’ve rated the company, compared with other Bakersfield property managers. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a 4.9 from 70 people counts for less than a 4.6 from over a thousand. Recency tracks how recently reviews still arrive. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What property managers charge in Bakersfield (2026)

The data we pulled doesn’t include fee schedules, so we aren’t printing a percentage or dollar figure. Management is usually priced through a monthly fee, a leasing or tenant-placement fee, and possible charges for maintenance coordination, inspections or lease renewals. Tenants should also read the lease for any resident program, month-to-month or late fees, since reviews on this page mention them.

Property managers near you in Bakersfield

Offices on this page sit on Meany Avenue, 21st Street, Stockdale Highway, 24th Street and California Avenue, all in Bakersfield. Performance Property Management’s site says it works with clients across Kern County. If you’re searching for a property manager near me, ask about the neighborhoods and property types each company handles.

What owners and tenants should ask a property manager

  • What is the monthly management fee, and what other fees (leasing, renewal, inspection) apply?
  • How are maintenance requests received, and who approves repair spending?
  • How and when are owner statements and payments delivered?
  • How are move-in and move-out conditions documented, and how are deposits returned?
  • Is there a written management agreement, and how do I end it?

Frequently asked questions

Do reviews here come from owners or tenants?

Both. Owners tend to rate responsiveness and reporting, while tenants rate repairs, fees and deposits. Reading each group’s reviews separately gives a fuller picture.

What does property management cost in Bakersfield?

Fee structures differ by company and we didn’t find published figures in the data. Ask for the management fee, leasing fee and any extras in writing, and compare at least two.

Before you sign a management agreement

Ascend is the default on proven volume, with Real Property Management as the other name with deep feedback. If you lean toward a smaller firm, read the tenant reviews as carefully as the owner ones and get every fee in writing.

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