Atlas Property Management charges a monthly management fee equal to 7% of rent, with a $95 monthly minimum for single-family homes and a $60-per-unit monthly minimum for multifamily properties of up to 15 units. Additional fees include a $300 leasing fee, $150 lease renewal fee, and 10% maintenance markup. Custom pricing is available for larger rental portfolios and apartment communities.

Atlas Property Management provides full-service residential property management in Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities. Our services include rental marketing, tenant screening, lease preparation, rent collection, maintenance coordination, lease enforcement, property oversight, and monthly financial reporting. We manage single-family rental homes and multifamily properties, including apartment communities.

We market available rental properties through our website, Zillow, HotPads, social media, and other rental listing platforms. Our marketing approach includes property photography and Zillow 3D tours when available. Applicants are evaluated using consistent screening criteria, including credit history, rental history, income and employment verification, and legally permissible background information, in compliance with applicable fair housing requirements.

Yes. Atlas Property Management can assist Bakersfield rental owners with transitioning occupied properties from self-management or another property management company. We coordinate the transfer of existing leases, tenant records, security deposit accounting, maintenance information, and rent collection procedures. Existing rental agreements remain in effect according to their terms and applicable California law.

We coordinate maintenance requests through established procedures and a network of service providers, with emergency response processes designed to address urgent property conditions. Owners receive updates regarding significant maintenance, vacancies, tenant activity, and lease renewals. We also provide monthly financial statements and property-level accounting reports, helping owners understand their rental property's income and expenses.

Visit our Available Rentals page to browse rental homes and apartments in Bakersfield and surrounding communities. Select the property you're interested in and click the Apply Now button in the listing. You can review available property information and complete your rental application online.

Our standard rental qualifications include a credit score of at least 600 for at least one financially responsible adult and combined household income of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent. We also consider rental history, employment verification, and other legally permissible screening information. Applications generally take 2–3 business days to process, depending on verification response times. All applications are evaluated according to applicable California law and fair housing requirements.

Move-in costs generally include the first month's rent, an applicable security deposit, and any required disclosed charges such as the Resident Benefits Package or solar charges where applicable. Security deposits are determined according to California law, including applicable statutory limits. Review each property's listing for its advertised rent and required fees before applying.

Pet policies vary by property and are established by the property owner, subject to applicable law. Review the rental listing for pet restrictions and any applicable charges. Assistance animals, including qualifying service animals and emotional support animals, are not treated as pets under applicable fair housing laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation are evaluated in accordance with legal requirements.

Our Resident Benefits Package (RBP) offers services that may include move-in concierge assistance, quarterly air-filter delivery, renters insurance coverage, credit reporting, resident rewards, identity protection, pest treatments, and access to group-rate internet services. Package options and pricing vary depending on the services selected and applicable property requirements. Renters insurance is required under our standard lease terms, and residents may provide qualifying coverage of their own.