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Top rated
100+ Google reviews
Most reviewed
84 Google reviews, 4.2★
Longest established
15+ years in business
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Serves Shafter · office in Bakersfield
7606 Meany Ave #101, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Ascend Real Estate And Property Management is a locally owned Bakersfield company, founded in 2010, that manages more than 1,800 rental units across Kern County and also offers home sales and remodeling.
In their words: “Without the right property management, you risk excessive vacancies, legal issues, and property damage that could turn your investment into a liability…”
Serves Shafter · office in Bakersfield
Serves the Bakersfield area · no public office address, so no map pin
Freedom Realty and Property Management serves the Bakersfield area, managing rental homes, residential portfolios and commercial properties in Bakersfield and the Kern River Valley, including Kernville and Lake Isabella.
In their words: “We respond to your requests quickly & ensure you always know what's taking place with your rental home.”
Serves Shafter · office in Bakersfield
7702 Meany Ave #105, Bakersfield, CA 93308
All Property Management & Sales is a Bakersfield company managing single-family homes, duplexes and multi-family properties in Bakersfield and Kern County towns such as Taft, Shafter, Wasco, Delano and Arvin, and it also handles sales.
In their words: “In the unfortunate event that a tenant needs to be evicted from your rental, we will cover the cost of a simple uncontested eviction”
Review summary: Tenants mostly mention friendly, patient staff, good communication and prompt service.
Serves Shafter · office in Bakersfield
Serves the Bakersfield area · no public office address, so no map pin
Kern Property Management serves the Shafter area and has managed single-family homes, small multi-unit buildings, apartment complexes and office units in Bakersfield since 2011.
In their words: “We conduct yearly interior inspections to make sure that your home or apartment is being well taken care of by the renters.”
TruStar Properties is a Bakersfield company managing multi-family apartment communities and single-family homes in Bakersfield, Shafter, Taft, Delano and Arvin.
In their words: “If a resident breaks a lease, we find a replacement for no additional fee.”
Review summary: Residents often describe a helpful, attentive on-site manager who keeps repairs moving and answers questions patiently.
Serves Shafter · office in Bakersfield
5701 Truxtun Ave Ste 220, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Match Point Property Management is a Bakersfield company managing residential rental properties in the greater Bakersfield area and Kern County towns such as Taft, Wasco, Shafter and Arvin.
In their words: “All deposits are held in trust and returned in accordance with California law within 21 days of lease termination, less any applicable deductions for repairs or unpaid rent.”
416 James St, Shafter, CA 93263
Freedom Realty & Property Management is a Shafter company managing rental homes, residential portfolios and commercial property in Kern County, including Bakersfield, Kernville, Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley.
In their words: “Our team responds to maintenance requests, dispatches service providers, and handles all associated billing for your account.”
Serves Shafter · office in Bakersfield
131 Chester Ave # A, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Executive Realty & Investments is a Bakersfield company managing single-family homes, multi-family residences and investment properties across Kern County, including Arvin, Lamont, Oildale, Shafter and Wasco.
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe friendly, patient staff, clear communication and a smooth process.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Shafter market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Shafter are $522 above the Kern 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.
Shafter's typical asking rent is $522 (28.6%) above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter | $2,344 | 8 | |
| Bakersfield | $1,901 | +3.1% | 38 |
| Porterville | $1,475 | +4.1% | 4 |
| Tehachapi | $2,160 | +5.5% | 3 |
| Tulare | $1,792 | +3.2% | 5 |
| Visalia | $1,839 | +2.2% | 12 |
| Hanford | $2,008 | +3.5% | 3 |
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, Bakersfield-Delano, 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)
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Compare the 8 property management companies in Shafter, Kern 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.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Shafter is $2,344 (September 2026). About 35.3% of homes in Shafter are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in Shafter, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 7 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 Shafter was $2,344 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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