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Rental Market Trends in Petaluma, CA

What is the average rent in Petaluma, CA?

$2,497/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,497 per month. This is 53% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Petaluma one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Petaluma, you can expect to pay about $2,379 per month for a studio, $2,497 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,714 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,536 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,379/month
571 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,497/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,714/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,536/month
1,350 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,969/month
1,663 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,918/month
2,185 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Petaluma, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $37 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Petaluma, CA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Petaluma, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
55% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petaluma?

Based on current rent prices, Southgate, Adobe Creek Golf Country Club and Casa del Oro are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petaluma.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southgate
$2,272/month
661 Sq Ft
Adobe Creek Golf Country Club
$2,272/month
661 Sq Ft
Casa del Oro
$2,272/month
661 Sq Ft
Lower Reach
$2,358/month
735 Sq Ft
Downtown Petaluma
$2,560/month
758 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$2,579/month
782 Sq Ft
Creekside Manor
$2,579/month
782 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Petaluma
$2,777/month
784 Sq Ft
East Petaluma
$2,792/month
748 Sq Ft
Oakhill Brewster Historic District
$2,829/month
802 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petaluma?

Based on current rent prices, Casa de Arroyo, Greater Petaluma and Oakhill Brewster Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petaluma.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Casa de Arroyo
$4,140/month
762 Sq Ft
Greater Petaluma
$2,852/month
742 Sq Ft
Oakhill Brewster Historic District
$2,829/month
802 Sq Ft
East Petaluma
$2,792/month
748 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Petaluma
$2,777/month
784 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$2,579/month
782 Sq Ft
Creekside Manor
$2,579/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Petaluma
$2,560/month
758 Sq Ft
Lower Reach
$2,358/month
735 Sq Ft
Southgate
$2,272/month
661 Sq Ft

Which Petaluma neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Petaluma with the most apartments available are East Petaluma, Greater Petaluma and Downtown Petaluma .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Petaluma
$2,792/month
748 Sq Ft
Greater Petaluma
$2,852/month
742 Sq Ft
Downtown Petaluma
$2,560/month
758 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$2,579/month
782 Sq Ft
Creekside Manor
$2,579/month
782 Sq Ft
Lower Reach
$2,358/month
735 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Petaluma
$2,777/month
784 Sq Ft
Casa de Arroyo
$4,140/month
762 Sq Ft
Oakhill Brewster Historic District
$2,829/month
802 Sq Ft
Southgate
$2,272/month
661 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Petaluma, CA?

Because the average rent in Petaluma is $2,497, you’ll want to make about $8,323 per month or $99,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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