Ceres City Hall in Ceres, California
Ceres, CA

Ceres property management for South Stanislaus rentals

Just south of Modesto on Highway 99, Ceres is a steady, family-oriented rental market anchored by agriculture and food processing. From Downtown to the Hatch Road and Mitchell Road corridors, we lease and manage it at a flat 7%.

Quick Summary: SUM Property Management provides residential property management in Ceres, CA — from Downtown Ceres to the Whitmore and Eastgate areas. Our transparent pricing features a 7% monthly management fee, tenant placement at 50% of one month's rent, and $0 upfront setup costs. Average tenant placement takes 2–3 weeks, and we handle everything from AI-powered screening to 24/7 maintenance response.

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~50,000
Population
Stanislaus
County
6 mi
from Modesto
Strong
Rental demand
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Why Ceres

A steady, affordable rental market next to Modesto

Ceres sits directly south of Modesto along Highway 99, with roughly 50,000 residents and a workforce rooted in agriculture, food processing, and logistics. Lower price points than neighboring Modesto draw families and first-time renters, keeping demand steady.

Downtown Ceres, the Whitmore and Eastgate neighborhoods, and the Hatch Road and Mitchell Road corridors all see consistent rental interest. We price each home to its block, lease it fast, and manage it hands-on.

~50K
Residents
Hwy 99
On the corridor
Modesto
Directly adjacent
Stable
Rental demand
What We Handle

Full-service property management in Ceres, CA

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AI-Powered Tenant Screening

Credit, background, income, eviction history via Experian & CIC. Predictive risk scoring to minimize delinquencies.

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In-House Maintenance

Licensed handymen and contractors on staff. Before-and-after photos on every job. Competitive in-house rates.

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Rent Collection & Accounting

Online or cash at CVS, 7-Eleven & Walmart. Monthly P&L statements. Annual 1099s. Real-time owner portal.

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Massive Listing Network

Listed on 30+ platforms: Zillow, Apartments.com, Redfin, Trulia, Zumper and more. Maximum exposure, fast.

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Owner Privacy Protection

Your contact info is never shared with tenants. All communications routed through our team. No late-night calls.

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Legal Compliance & Evictions

AB 1482 compliance, eviction coordination with our attorney network. Notice to possession, handled.

Transparent Pricing

Property management fees in Ceres — simple 7-50-0

Two fees. No setup. No surprises.

7%
Monthly Management Fee
of collected rent per month
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50%
Tenant Placement Fee
of one month's rent (one-time)
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$0
Hidden Fees
zero, none, nada
check_circle No cancellation fee
check_circle No inspection fee
check_circle No lease renewal fee
check_circle All optional services itemized in contract
Local Expertise

Ceres communities we serve

Downtown Ceres
Whitmore
Eastgate
Central Ceres
Hatch Road
Mitchell Road
Service Road
Ceres River Bluff
West Ceres
North Ceres
Reviews

Trusted by Ceres property owners on Yelp

Rated 4.8★ on Yelp — the #1 rated property manager in the area for 5 years running.

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"William's team helps me manage a 20 unit apartment building in Stockton. Even during the pandemic, they collected more than 95% of rent. Their contractor network performs repairs at a discounted rate — after they took over, my monthly repair expenses went down by roughly 30%. Business is good, I'm happy."

— Maggie L., Barcelona, Spain via Yelp
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"I used to manage my own properties until I moved to NY and could no longer do so. Through the recommendation of my realtor, we found William's company. They are very detail oriented and very responsive. Charging very attractive rates — well worth the peace of mind."

— C C., New York, NY via Yelp
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"Extremely professional and know what they are doing! I was a little skeptical at first because their fee is lower than anyone else. I had a vacant unit in Stockton the previous management company couldn't rent out for half a year — these guys took over and got it rented in one week at $300 more per month than I expected. Very happy."

— Amy Y., Boston, MA via Yelp
FAQ

Ceres property management FAQ

How much does property management cost in Ceres, CA? expand_more

SUM charges 7% of collected rent per month and 50% of one month's rent for tenant placement. No setup fee, no hidden charges. Bulk discount available for multiple properties.

How long does it take to find a tenant in Ceres? expand_more

Our average leasing time is 2–3 weeks from listing to move-in. We syndicate your Ceres rental to 30+ platforms including Zillow, Apartments.com, and Redfin.

What types of properties do you manage in Ceres? expand_more

We manage single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, small apartment buildings, condos, and townhomes throughout Ceres.

Do you manage properties outside of Ceres? expand_more

Yes — we manage rentals across the Central Valley, including Modesto, Turlock, Riverbank, Oakdale, Salida, Stockton, and surrounding communities.

Are you licensed in California? expand_more

Yes. CA DRE Broker #01004922 | Agent #02263113 | Corporate #02253300.

How do you screen tenants in Ceres? expand_more

AI-powered screening via Experian and CIC — credit, income verification, rental history, eviction records, and collection history all checked with predictive analytics.

Nearby Areas

Part of our Stanislaus County cluster

Ceres sits just south of our Modesto hub. We manage rentals across Stanislaus County and the wider Central Valley — own properties in more than one city? We cover them all under one team.

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