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Rents in Madera are $27 above the Madera County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves the Madera area · no public office address, so no map pin
Novo Living Property Management is a property management company in Fresno that serves the Madera area, managing rental homes and some short-term stays for local owners.
Review summary: Tenants often mention a friendly, understanding manager who fixes problems promptly.
Martinelli Properties is a family-run Madera company, established in 1986, managing residential, agricultural and commercial property in Madera and also handling real estate sales.
In their words: “Our personal, friendly, small town family atmosphere sets us apart from other real estate companies.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention quick repairs, clear communication and honest, professional service.
126 W Olive Ave Ste 101, Madera, CA 93637
Independent Property Management is a property management company with an office in Madera that manages rental homes and apartments for owners in the area.
Newton Property Management is a family-owned Madera company with over 20 years in the Central Valley, managing residential and commercial rentals in Madera, Fresno, Clovis, Chowchilla, Merced, Kerman and Sanger.
In their words: “No charges for new leases, renewals, walk thrus, or advertising”
Review summary: Most tenants describe friendly, professional staff, fair rents and repairs taken care of right away.
Madera Management Co is a Madera company managing rental homes, apartments and commercial property in Madera, Chowchilla, Fresno, Merced and Dos Palos.
In their words: “Because our president is an attorney as well as a realtor, Madera Management can monitor tenants and expedite legal action quickly,efficiently and effectively when it is necessary.”
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Rents in Madera are $27 above the Madera County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$53 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.
Madera's typical asking rent is $27 (1.3%) above 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera | $2,162 | +2.5% | 5 |
| Fresno | $1,945 | +3.9% | 42 |
| Clovis | $2,381 | +1.7% | 6 |
| Merced | $2,041 | +1.4% | 7 |
| Sanger | $1,798 | 0 | |
| Atwater | $1,853 | 2 | |
| Los Banos | $2,354 | +2.0% | 5 |
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, Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 5 property management companies in Madera, Madera County. We matched a current California real estate license for 3 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Fresno, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Madera is $2,162 (September 2026); +2.5% over the past year. About 45.3% of homes in Madera are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 1.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 5 property management companies in Madera, CA: 4 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 3 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Madera was $2,162 a month in September 2026, +2.5% on a year earlier.
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.
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