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Rents in Grass Valley are $685 below the Nevada County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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TK Property Group is a family-owned Grass Valley company managing single-family and multi-family residential homes in Nevada County, with service also in Placer and Sacramento counties.
In their words: “TK Property Group has moved to a new office to better serve our clients throughout Nevada County.”
Mountain Valley Property Management is a Grass Valley company managing homes, condos, duplexes, multi-family units, mobile home parks, commercial property and HOAs in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood and Lake of the Pines.
In their words: “We manage: Single-family homes, duplexes, multi-family units, commercial, mobile home parks, condos, as well as HOA”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, professional staff, good communication and prompt answers.
10042 Wolf Rd Ste. B-20, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Pier & Post is an independent Grass Valley brokerage offering residential property management for single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, plus home sales, staging and transaction support in the Sierra foothills and beyond.
In their words: “We offer full service property management for rental owners of single-family homes and multi-unit buildings.”
114 Neal St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Elite Assets Property Management is a Grass Valley company managing single-family rental homes and commercial space in Grass Valley and Nevada County.
In their words: “With the daily oversight of your property handled for you, the stress of nightmare tenants and worrying about if you'll be paid on time is a thing of the past.”
Review summary: Owners and renters often describe a thorough, professional manager who handles details and follows through.
342 Pleasant St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
CDS Properties is a property management company with an office in Grass Valley that rents homes to tenants and manages rental property in Nevada County.
Paul Law Property Management is a Grass Valley company offering landlord services since 1948, managing single-family homes and apartments, with a commercial arm handling retail, office and industrial space in Grass Valley and Nevada City.
In their words: “In 2005 Omega Commercial Management was formed to meet the needs of our commercial property owners; including shopping centers, office and industrial complexes, as well as apartments.”
1035 Sutton Way Ste D, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Property Associates Management is a local Grass Valley company that has specialized in Nevada County residential rentals for twenty-five years, serving both rental owners and tenants.
Collins Property Management is a Grass Valley company formed in 1996 and under new ownership since 2019, managing residential and commercial properties in Grass Valley, Nevada City and Nevada County, along with real estate sales.
In their words: “Collins Property Management offers the finest in real estate management services for both residential and commercial properties in Nevada City, Grass Valley and surrounding areas.”
ACM Property Management is a Grass Valley company that has managed residential and commercial rentals in western Nevada County, including Grass Valley, Nevada City and Penn Valley, since 2002.
In their words: “Our company is solely focused on property management, not real estate sales.”
167 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Grass Roots Property Management is a Grass Valley company managing apartments and single-family homes in Nevada and Placer counties, including Nevada City, Penn Valley, Auburn and Loomis.
In their words: “At Grass Roots Property Management, we handle all aspects of managing your rental property—from marketing and tenant screening to lease agreements, maintenance coordination, inspections, and rent collection.”
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Rents in Grass Valley are $685 below the Nevada County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$20 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. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Grass Valley's typical asking rent is $685 (23.5%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Grass Valley is number 2 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Nevada City. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, May and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 3 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. 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. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | $2,227 | +0.9% | 10 |
| Nevada City | $2,430 | 0 | |
| Auburn | $2,157 | +2.1% | 8 |
| Lincoln | $2,897 | +3.0% | 4 |
| Rocklin | $2,408 | +1.7% | 9 |
| Yuba City | $1,993 | −0.5% | 6 |
| Granite Bay | $3,332 | 2 |
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, Nevada County, CA. 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)
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Compare the 10 property management companies in Grass Valley, Nevada 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's typical asking rent in Grass Valley is $2,227 (September 2026); +0.9% over the past year. About 59.8% of homes in Grass Valley are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 10 property management companies in Grass Valley, CA. 4 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Grass Valley was $2,227 a month in September 2026, +0.9% on a year earlier.
Over the 3 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, May and July. 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.
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