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Rental Market Trends in Petaluma, CA

What is the average rent in Petaluma, CA?

$2,459/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,459 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,288 per month for a studio, $2,459 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,772 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,477 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,288/month
570 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,459/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,772/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,477/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,853/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,458/month
1,014 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 decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $76 less 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 April 2026
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
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
58% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petaluma?

Based on current rent prices, Greenbriar, Creekside Manor and East Petaluma are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petaluma.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$2,492/month
702 Sq Ft
Creekside Manor
$2,492/month
702 Sq Ft
East Petaluma
$2,635/month
741 Sq Ft
Park Place
$2,655/month
762 Sq Ft
Greater Petaluma
$2,696/month
771 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petaluma?

Based on current rent prices, Greater Petaluma, Park Place and East Petaluma are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petaluma.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Petaluma
$2,696/month
771 Sq Ft
Park Place
$2,655/month
762 Sq Ft
East Petaluma
$2,635/month
741 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$2,492/month
702 Sq Ft
Creekside Manor
$2,492/month
702 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 Greenbriar .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Petaluma
$2,635/month
741 Sq Ft
Greater Petaluma
$2,696/month
771 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$2,492/month
702 Sq Ft
Creekside Manor
$2,492/month
702 Sq Ft
Park Place
$2,655/month
762 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 $2,459, you’ll want to make about $8,196 per month or $98,352 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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Petaluma, CA

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How does Petaluma, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Petaluma, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Greenbriar

Petaluma, CA

Greater Petaluma

Petaluma, CA

Studio
-
$1,587/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,203/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,675/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,418/month
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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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