Rent in a community where you're cared for.

At Common Place Rentals, we believe in providing the best service to residents in Bakersfield.

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Rent where you're cared for with Common Place Rentals

In our 30 years in the apartment industry, we've learned the mastery of property management is to keep it simple - provide residents with quality homes, clear communication and responsive service. We add proactive maintenance on top, just to be sure. Most of our apartments are newly renovated, many are pet-friendly, and all come with the reliability in service and with communication curated to your needs, including phone calls, emails and a convenient Online Portal.


Find you next apartment in Bakersfield with Common Place Rentals.

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Learn more about our team

Judi Scranton

Judi Scranton is our company President. Working in property management in various capacities since the 1980s, she is known for her passion for community building and knowing exactly what each and every one our resident needs!

Jeff Scranton

Jeff Scranton is our company's Founder and CFO. Over 50 years of experience in the building trades makes him uniquely qualified to address all facility issues and provide support for our maintenance team, ensuring your home is in great shape!

Shelia Lyday 

Shelia Lyday is our Inventory Manager. She works behind the scenes to keep the maintenance team running efficiently with her detail-oriented systems!

Sierra Carvalho

Sierra Carvalho is our Office Manager. She works behind the scenes to keep everything running efficiently with her eye for detail so our residents can sit back and enjoy their homes in comfort!

Neal Lyday

Neal Lyday is our Facilities Manager. He has worked for us in various capacities since the early 1990s and keeps our team running smoothly!

Marcos Castaneda

Marcos Castenadea is one of our highly skilled Maintenance Technicians. He is known for being prompt, reliable, and respectful. He takes great pride in making sure our resident’s homes are in top shape!

David Ortiz

David Ortiz is our highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician. He is known for his attention to detail, fast response times, and a friendly, solution-oriented attitude! He is sure to make all of our residents feel well taken care of!

Brittany Nerio

Brittany Nerio is our Supervising Manager at Laurelwood Oaks Apartments. Brittany is dedicated to creating a welcoming, well-maintained, and comfortable living environment for every resident. She is known for being friendly, professional, and having a passion for community building!

Tammy Walls

Tammy Walls is our Resident Manager at Sierra Terrace East Apartments. She ensures that all of our residents receive prompt, friendly service. Whether it’s handling a maintenance request, or helping a new resident feel at home, Tammy is here to make sure everything runs smoothly!

Isaac Blansit

Isaac Blansit is one of our highly skilled Maintenance Technicians. He is known for his attention to detail, fast response times, and a friendly attitude. He takes great pride in making sure our residents have a home they can smile about!

Zan Peters

Zan Peters is one of our highly skilled Maintenance Technicians. He is known for being solution-oriented, highly respectful, and friendly. He is sure to make our residents feel right at home!

Get answers to frequently asked questions.

Hi there! Have some questions about our company? Find the answers below. 

  • What are your business hours?

    Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM.

  • How do I pay my rent?

    Log into your online portal to pay your rent. If you are not yet registered, please create an account here!

  • How do I submit a maintenance request?

    Please submit a maintenance request through the Resident Portal

    1. From the Home or Maintenance tab, click Request Maintenance.
    2. Enter a detailed description of the issue, upload one or more photos of the item needing attention, give the property manager permission to enter with their key, then click Submit Request.

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Pay Rent

Securely pay rent online from anywhere. Set up automatic payments so you always pay on time.

Maintenance Requests

Quickly and easily submit maintenance requests that go directly to our maintenance queue.

Seamless Communication

Swiftly send communications to us at anytime from the convenience of your digital device.

Renters Insurance

Easily submit proof of insurance coverage or purchase a policy, right from your portal.

Live with us, and leverage the benefits.


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Proactive Maintenance

Work is done ahead of time, so you don't have to worry about downtime from repairs.

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Owner-Managed Properties

We only manage the properties we own, allowing us to focus on residents and community.

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Renovated Apartments

Many of our apartments are newly renovated, giving you updated living at an affordable price.

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Pet-Friendly Living

Many of our properties are pet-friendly, ensuring you get to bring your furry friend with you. Restrictions may apply.

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Streamlined Renting

With the convenience of the Online Portal, rent payments, maintenance requests and more all centralized.

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Local Experts

Our team of experts is local to the area, allowing us to provide knowledgable, hands-on expertise.

Have questions? We're happy to help!

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661-573-4668

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P.O. Box #627, Ashland, OR, 97250

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