Last updated August 19, 2026

Average Rent in Petaluma 94954 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Petaluma 94954, Petaluma, CA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Petaluma 94952 94954

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,934/mo

▼ 1.9% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,995/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

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Price Cuts This Week in Petaluma 94954

14 listed units across 3 buildings in Petaluma 94954 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $123/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Altura Apartments	Unit 104, 1 Bed 1 Bath	$2,926	$2,748	$178
Altura Apartments	Unit 216	$2,871	$2,693	$178
Altura Apartments	Unit 220	$2,871	$2,693	$178
Altura Apartments	Unit 245, 1 Bed 1 Bath	$2,671	$2,493	$178
Altura Apartments	Unit 340	$2,906	$2,728	$178
Altura Apartments	Unit 309, 1 Bed 1 Bath	$2,706	$2,534	$172
Altura Apartments	Unit 244	$2,871	$2,700	$171
Capri Creek Apartments	Unit 132, Cypress	$2,606	$2,499	$107

See today's prices on all 36 listed units

Petaluma 94954 vs Petaluma, CA Average

Petaluma 94954 is cheaper than the Petaluma, CA average by $33/mo (1%). The citywide average is $2,967/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Petaluma 94954?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Petaluma 94954 is $2,934 per month across 6 apartment communities and 36 available units. Rents have decreased $54 (1.9%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Marina Crossing starting at $1,995/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,911/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,658/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,184/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,980/mo.

Prices range from $1,995 to $3,980 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 10 units are currently listed.

Petaluma 94954 Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$2,800	-	6
August 2026	$2,818	+$18	6

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Petaluma 94954

Studio

$2,911

from $1,995 · 5 units

1 Bed

$2,658

from $2,451 · 16 units

2 Bed

$3,184

from $2,627 · 14 units

3 Bed

$3,980

from $3,980 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Petaluma 94954

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Marina Crossing	$1,995/mo	$1,995/mo	1	3.7
Addison Ranch Apartments	$2,451/mo	$2,810/mo	8	3.2
Altura Apartments	$2,493/mo	$2,830/mo	9	3.5
Capri Creek Apartments	$2,499/mo	$2,790/mo	5	3.6
The Haven at Deer Creek	$2,701/mo	$3,140/mo	4	4.2
The Artisan	$2,703/mo	$3,242/mo	9	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Petaluma 94954

What is the average rent in Petaluma 94954?

The average rent in Petaluma 94954 is $2,934 per month as of August 2026, based on 36 units across 6 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Petaluma 94954?

Rent in Petaluma 94954 has decreased $54 (1.9%) over the past month. The current average is $2,934/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Petaluma 94954?

The most affordable apartment in Petaluma 94954 is Marina Crossing with units starting at $1,995/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Petaluma 94954?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Petaluma 94954 averages $2,658/mo, with prices starting at $2,451/mo across 16 available units.

How many apartments are available in Petaluma 94954?

There are 36 units available across 6 apartment communities in Petaluma 94954.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Petaluma 94954?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$117,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,934/mo.

Comfortable income

$141,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,995/mo), you need to earn at least $80,000/year.

Cost of living in Petaluma 94954

We only have live rent data for Petaluma 94954 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,934	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,934/mo	$35,208/year

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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