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1685 Google reviews, 4.6★
Longest established
15+ years in business
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Serves Ceres · office in Turlock
3800 Geer Rd #105, Turlock, CA 95382
Liberty Property Management is a Turlock company managing single-family homes, apartments, condos, duplexes, fourplexes and mobile homes across the Central Valley, along with commercial property and homeowners associations.
In their words: “Landlords with at least four or more properties under management are provided the same services as Full Service Management but at discounted pricing.”
Review summary: Reviewers consistently thank a helpful manager and recommend the company's service.
Serves Ceres · office in Modesto
1120 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95350
Liberty Property Management is a Modesto company managing homes, condos, apartments, small multi-unit buildings and mobile homes across the Central Valley, and also offers commercial and HOA management.
In their words: “No monthly fee is charged while your property is vacant.”
Review summary: Reviewers consistently describe staff as friendly, informative and quick to respond.
Serves Ceres · office in Riverbank
3218 Santa Fe St, Riverbank, CA 95367
A1 Best Real Estate & Rental Properties is a Riverbank company that has managed single-family homes and apartments in the Modesto area, including Riverbank and Ceres, since 2007, and also offers notary and real estate sales services.
In their words: “Our property management service includes regular drive bys to check on the outside presence of your property!”
Review summary: Tenants, some renting for many years, describe a responsive, kind manager who handles repairs quickly.
Liberty Property Management in Ripon is an office of Liberty Property Management, managing single-family homes, apartments, condos, duplexes, fourplexes and mobile homes across the Central Valley.
In their words: “Landlords with at least four or more properties under management are provided the same services as Full Service Management but at discounted pricing.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe friendly, helpful staff, including help with the online rent payment portal.
Action One Property Management is a Ceres company managing residential, commercial and industrial properties in Ceres, Modesto and the Central Valley, with service available in Spanish.
In their words: “Property management is the daily oversight of residential, commercial, or industrial real estate by a third-party contractor.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe a helpful, understanding manager and a quick move-in process.
Liberty Property Management is an Oakdale office of Liberty Property Management, managing houses, condos, apartments, duplexes to fourplexes and mobile homes across the Central Valley, along with commercial property and HOAs.
In their words: “No monthly fee is charged while your property is vacant.”
MT Property Management is a Modesto company managing single-family homes, condos and multi-family properties in Modesto, Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Salida, Ripon, Manteca and Turlock.
Serves Ceres · office in Modesto
717 16th St Ste 1, Modesto, CA 95354
Valleywide Property Management is a Modesto company managing single-family homes, multi-family units and condos across Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties, including Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop, Mountain House, Atwater and Merced.
In their words: “Monthly financial reports document all of your rental investment's income and expenses.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention prompt communication, quick maintenance and a respectful, helpful crew.
Serves Ceres · office in Turlock
843 E Main St, Turlock, CA 95380
New Bridge Management is a Turlock company that has managed homes, townhouses, duplexes, apartment complexes, commercial property and HOAs since 2009 in Modesto, Turlock, Patterson, Oakdale, Ceres, Merced and Atwater.
Review summary: Owners describe a responsive, professional team that knows their properties and the right vendors.
Serves Ceres · office in Riverbank
2119 Patterson Rd #9, Riverbank, CA 95367
Liberty Property Management is a Riverbank company managing single-family homes, apartments, condos, duplexes, fourplexes and mobile homes across the Central Valley, along with commercial property and homeowners associations.
In their words: “Landlords with at least four or more properties under management are provided the same services as Full Service Management but at discounted pricing.”
Valley Oak Property Management is a Modesto company managing single-family homes, apartment buildings, multi-unit properties and offices across Stanislaus County, including Ceres, Escalon, Oakdale, Patterson, Ripon and Manteca.
In their words: “We perform regular inspections to make certain everything goes smoothly & lease terms are respected.”
Five Star Property Management is a Modesto company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, apartment buildings and duplexes in Modesto, Salida, Oakdale, Riverbank, Ceres, Ripon, Turlock and Patterson.
In their words: “All collected rent and deposits are maintained in a client’s trust account, subject to periodic auditing.”
Serves Ceres · office in Modesto
1600 N Carpenter Rd, Modesto, CA 95351
Liberty Property Management - Carpenter is a Modesto office managing single-family homes, apartments, condos, duplexes, fourplexes, mobile homes and HOAs across the Central Valley.
In their words: “Landlords with at least four or more properties under management are provided the same services as Full Service Management but at discounted pricing.”
Keystone Properties is a Modesto company managing single-family homes, multi-family, mixed-use and commercial property in Modesto, Turlock, Riverbank and Ceres, and it also handles real estate sales.
In their words: “As a full-service real estate and property management company, we can help you buy, sell, rent, invest, renovate and more.”
Serves Ceres · office in Modesto
1709 Tully Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
Yoder Realty & Management is a family-owned Modesto firm that has managed residential, commercial and association properties since 1989 in Modesto, Ceres, Salida, Riverbank, Oakdale and Turlock, along with real estate sales.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Ceres market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month. Zillow has no figure for Ceres itself, so these are Stanislaus County figures.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Stanislaus County figure. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$31 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Stanislaus County figure. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Stanislaus County figure. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Stanislaus County figure. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Stanislaus County figure. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $2,022 | +1.8% | 24 |
| Turlock | $2,064 | +2.3% | 6 |
| Oakdale | $2,006 | +0.6% | 6 |
| Patterson | $2,619 | 0 | |
| Ripon | $2,316 | 1 | |
| Manteca | $2,530 | +2.1% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Modesto, CA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Rules change; check the official sources or ask a lawyer before you act.
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Compare the 15 property management companies in Ceres, Stanislaus County. We matched a current California real estate license for 4 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow has no rent figure for Ceres itself. Zillow's typical asking rent in Stanislaus County as a whole is $2,068 (September 2026); +1.5% over the past year and +19.5% over five years. About 35.6% of homes in Ceres are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 15 property management companies in Ceres, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 14 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 4 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Stanislaus County (Zillow has no figure for Ceres itself) was $2,068 a month in September 2026, +1.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.