Last updated October 3, 2026

Average Rent in Petaluma 94954 & Rent Trends

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

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Petaluma 94952 94954

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,903/mo

▼ 2.7% from last month

Lowest Available

$2,421/mo

cheapest unit on market

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Petaluma 94954 vs Petaluma, CA Average

Petaluma 94954 is cheaper than the Petaluma, CA average by $9/mo (0%). The citywide average is $2,912/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Petaluma 94954?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Petaluma 94954 is $2,903 per month across 6 apartment communities and 38 available units. Rents have decreased $79 (2.7%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Capri Creek Apartments starting at $2,421/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,209/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,662/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,914/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,841/mo.

Prices range from $2,421 to $3,886 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 15 units are currently listed.

Petaluma 94954 Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$2,916	-	6
August 2026	$2,829	-$87	6
September 2026	$2,877	+$48	6
October 2026	$2,885	+$8	5

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

$3,209

from $2,982 · 6 units

1 Bed

$2,662

from $2,421 · 16 units

2 Bed

$2,914

from $2,645 · 14 units

3 Bed

$3,841

from $3,796 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Petaluma 94954

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Capri Creek Apartments	$2,421/mo	$2,870/mo	7	3.6
Addison Ranch Apartments	$2,494/mo	$2,665/mo	9	3.2
Altura Apartments	$2,502/mo	$2,613/mo	7	3.5
The Artisan	$2,683/mo	$3,208/mo	8	4.8
The Haven at Deer Creek	$2,982/mo	$3,209/mo	6	4.2
Marina Crossing	$3,034/mo	$3,034/mo	1	3.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Petaluma 94954

What is the average rent in Petaluma 94954?

The average rent in Petaluma 94954 is $2,903 per month as of October 2026, based on 38 units across 6 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Petaluma 94954?

Rent in Petaluma 94954 has decreased $79 (2.7%) over the past month. The current average is $2,903/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Petaluma 94954?

The most affordable apartment in Petaluma 94954 is Capri Creek Apartments with units starting at $2,421/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Petaluma 94954 averages $2,662/mo, with prices starting at $2,421/mo across 16 available units.

How many apartments are available in Petaluma 94954?

There are 38 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

$116,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,903/mo.

Comfortable income

$139,000/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 94954 is $109,823 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Petaluma 94954

Overall prices in Petaluma 94954 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 94954's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,903	daily refresh
Utilities	$630	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$567	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,502	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$733	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,172	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$7,506/mo	$90,078/year

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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