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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petaluma, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Petaluma, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Petaluma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Petaluma$3,500$2,9952
East Petaluma$4,000$2,9953
Greater Petaluma$6,700$1,10083

Cheapest Available Petaluma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Petaluma, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove Luxury Apartments in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood priced from $2,112. Addison Ranch Apartments in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petaluma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove Luxury ApartmentsPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$2,112
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,300
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio,1BA$2,397
La Via ApartmentsA01AStudio,1BA$2,447
The ArtisanTeak1BR,1BA$2,866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petaluma area is the $3.11 price per square foot Residence 6 Luxury Model at Azure Apartment Homes in the in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood starting from $3,503. The second greatest value Petaluma apartment is the 1B Model at The Haven at Deer Creek starting at $3,018 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azure Apartment HomesResidence 6 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.11
The Haven at Deer Creek1B1BR,1BA$3.65
The ArtisanTeak1BR,1BA$3.90
The Grove Luxury ApartmentsPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$3.20
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.67
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio ,1BA$4.17
La Via ApartmentsA01AStudio ,1BA$5.52

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Petaluma Overview

Located along the Petaluma River, the city is not only a rich agricultural area but also an area of rich history. Living in apartments in Petaluma can make for a great experience. The small population of the city is served by an elaborate transport network and efficient bus services. Petaluma city experiences great weather throughout the year and has many local amenities, making it a great place in which to raise a young family.

Why live in Petaluma, CA?

There are many reasons why anyone thinking of moving to Petaluma city would be convinced to make the move. Apart from the great weather that the city enjoys, there are lots of social amenities, a stable housing market, high per capita income and wonderful entertainment spots. The stable housing market guarantees that apartments in Petaluma are affordable both when looking to purchase or rent. The commute time in Petaluma is around 20 minutes, making it a great place to raise young children.

Petaluma, CA
Population: 61,917

Ranked #609

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petaluma Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Petaluma Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Petaluma Apartment is $2,112 at The Grove Luxury Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Petaluma Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Petaluma is starting from $2,195 at The Grove Luxury Apartments.

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