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User Recommended · 50+ reviews
Most reviewed
108 Google reviews, 4.4★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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Serves Nevada City · office in Auburn
Serves the Auburn area · no public office address, so no map pin
Barrett Property Management serves the Auburn area with a remote team, managing single-family, luxury and condo homes and commercial properties in Nevada and Placer counties, and also handling sales.
In their words: “We support the entire lifecycle of your investment—from acquisition, to management, to sale.”
Review summary: Owners often describe a professional, responsive manager who places good tenants and communicates constantly.
Serves Nevada City · office in Grass Valley
404 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.
Serves Nevada City · office in Auburn
10556 Combie Rd, Auburn, CA 95602
Golden State Realty Services is an Auburn company with 20 years of experience managing residential and investment properties in Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties, from Grass Valley and Auburn to Roseville, Folsom and the Tahoe area.
In their words: “With our "Meet or Beat" approach there is nothing to lose.”
Review summary: Owners often mention a quick-responding, helpful manager and smooth communication.
Serves Nevada City · office in Grass Valley
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.”
Serves Nevada City · office in Grass Valley
1721 E Main St Ste 1, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.”
Serves Nevada City · office in Grass Valley
426 Sutton Way Ste 104, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.”
Serves Nevada City · office in Grass Valley
175 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.”
Serves Nevada City · office in Grass Valley
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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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Nevada City market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Nevada City are $482 below the Nevada County typical.
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.
Nevada City's typical asking rent is $482 (16.6%) below the county.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City | $2,430 | 8 | |
| Grass Valley | $2,227 | +0.9% | 10 |
| Auburn | $2,157 | +2.1% | 8 |
| Lincoln | $2,897 | +3.0% | 4 |
| Oroville | $1,436 | +4.7% | 3 |
| Rocklin | $2,408 | +1.7% | 9 |
| Yuba City | $1,993 | −0.5% | 6 |
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 8 property management companies that serve Nevada City, Nevada County. We matched a current California real estate license for 5 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 Nevada City is $2,430 (September 2026). About 45.7% of homes in Nevada City are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.7% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in Nevada City, CA. None has an office in Nevada City; all serve it from offices nearby. 5 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Nevada City was $2,430 a month in September 2026.
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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