Average Rent in Petaluma, CA
8 apartment buildings, 48 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Petaluma, CACheapest
$2,421/mo
Capri Creek Apartments
Properties
8
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Units
48
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Petaluma, CA.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Petaluma, CA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Capri Creek Apartments
1900 Sestri Ln, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
Theatre Square Apartments
101 2nd St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
La Via Apartments
350 N Water St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
Addison Ranch Apartments
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
Altura Apartments
1113 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
The Artisan
55 Maria Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
The Haven at Deer Creek
495 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capri Creek Apartments 1900 Sestri Ln, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA | $2,421 | $2,870 | $3.52/ft² | 3.6 (35) | 7 |
| 2 | Theatre Square Apartments 101 2nd St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA | $2,451 | $2,995 | $3.06/ft² | 4 (64) | 6 |
| 3 | La Via Apartments 350 N Water St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA | $2,477 | $2,871 | $4.31/ft² | 4.2 (25) | 4 |
| 4 | Addison Ranch Apartments 200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA | $2,494 | $2,665 | $3.30/ft² | 3.2 (83) | 9 |
| 5 | Altura Apartments 1113 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA | $2,502 | $2,613 | $3.34/ft² | 3.5 (46) | 7 |
| 6 | The Artisan 55 Maria Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA | $2,683 | $3,208 | $3.00/ft² | 4.8 (108) | 8 |
| 7 | The Haven at Deer Creek 495 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA | $2,982 | $3,209 | $3.16/ft² | 4.2 (29) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Capri Creek Apartments
3.6 (35)1900 Sestri Ln, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
Theatre Square Apartments
4 (64)101 2nd St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
La Via Apartments
4.2 (25)350 N Water St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
Addison Ranch Apartments
3.2 (83)200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
Altura Apartments
3.5 (46)1113 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
The Artisan
4.8 (108)55 Maria Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
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Petaluma, CA neighborhoods
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Petaluma, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,912 per month, based on 48 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,421 at Capri Creek Apartments to $3,886 at The Artisan.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,967/mo | $2,451/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $2,710/mo | $2,421/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $2,968/mo | $2,645/mo | 16 |
| 3 Bed | $3,793/mo | $3,697/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Petaluma, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Petaluma, CA averages $2,710/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,968/mo. At the local median household income of $109,823, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Petaluma, CA at $2,379/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Petaluma, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Petaluma, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$116,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,912/mo.
Comfortable income
$140,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,421/mo), you need to earn at least $97,000/year.
Median household income in Petaluma, CA is $109,823 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Petaluma, CA
Overall prices in Petaluma, CA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Petaluma, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,912 |
| Utilities | $630 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,502 |
| Healthcare | $733 |
| Other goods and services | $1,172 |
| Estimated total | $7,515/mo |
Population
59,321
Median household income
$109,823
Census median rent
$2,379/mo
Census rent burden
33.9%
Median age
45.0
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Petaluma, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Petaluma, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,155 | +8% | +3% | 50 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,843 | -2% | +0.2% | 33 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,547 | +22% | +0.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,482 | -15% | -1.5% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,225 | -24% | +0.8% | 23 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,343 | -20% | +1.6% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Petaluma, CA?
The average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,912 per month, based on 48 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Petaluma, CA?
The median asking rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,764 per month, computed from 48 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,912/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Petaluma, CA?
The lowest available rent in Petaluma, CA starts at $2,421 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Petaluma, CA average $2,710/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,421/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Petaluma, CA average $2,968/mo. Units start from $2,645/mo across 16 units currently listed.
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