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Average Rent in Petaluma 94952 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Petaluma 94952, Petaluma, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,771/mo
Lowest Available
$2,502/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Petaluma 94952
14 listed units across 3 buildings offering 1 bed units in Petaluma 94952 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $133/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Apartments | Unit 223, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,444 | $3,152 | $292 |
| Altura Apartments | Unit 237, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,435 | $3,152 | $283 |
| Theatre Square Apartments | Unit 4 | $3,595 | $3,348 | $247 |
| Theatre Square Apartments | Unit 3 | $3,260 | $3,099 | $161 |
| Theatre Square Apartments | Unit 5 | $3,802 | $3,667 | $135 |
| La Via Apartments | Unit 4, A01G | $2,576 | $2,452 | $124 |
| La Via Apartments | Unit 3, A01D | $2,543 | $2,423 | $120 |
| La Via Apartments | Unit 2, A01C | $2,552 | $2,434 | $118 |
Petaluma 94952 vs Petaluma, CA Average
Petaluma 94952 is cheaper than the Petaluma, CA average by $148/mo (5%). The citywide average is $2,919/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Petaluma 94952?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Petaluma 94952 is $2,771 per month across 3 apartment communities and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is Altura Apartments starting at $2,502/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,771/mo.
Prices range from $2,502 to $3,099 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Petaluma 94952
Rent Prices by Apartment in Petaluma 94952
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Apartments | $2,502/mo | $2,678/mo | 6 | 3.5 |
| La Via Apartments | $2,759/mo | $2,829/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Theatre Square Apartments | $3,099/mo | $3,099/mo | 1 | 4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$111,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,771/mo.
Comfortable income
$133,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,502/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Cost of living in Petaluma 94952
We only have live rent data for Petaluma 94952 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,771 |
| Estimated total | $2,771/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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