Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA from $1,950 (26 Rentals)

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The Artisan
$2,669 - $3,930

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The Artisan

55 Maria DrPetaluma, CA 94954
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Park West Townhouses

250-292 Douglas StPetaluma, CA 94952
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petaluma, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Petaluma, CA area range in price from $675 to $30,647 with an overall median price of $2,621. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Petaluma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Petaluma$2,588$675265
East Petaluma$2,750$1,95042
Downtown Petaluma$2,757$1,95025

Cheapest Available Petaluma Apartments for Rent

 

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 $2,200. Addison Ranch Apartments in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,426. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petaluma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove Luxury ApartmentsPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$2,200
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,426
Rovina Lane Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,428
La Via ApartmentsA01DStudio,1BA$2,449
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio,1BA$2,491
Capri CreekCypress1BR,1BA$2,499
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,502
The ArtisanTeak1BR,1BA$2,669
Oak CreekC2BR,1BA$2,850
The Haven at Deer Creek1B1BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petaluma area is the $3.18 price per square foot Residence 6 Luxury Model at Azure Apartment Homes in the in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood starting from $3,592. The second greatest value Petaluma apartment is the C Model at Oak Creek starting at $2,850 with a $3.31 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$3.18
Oak CreekC2BR,1BA$3.31
The Haven at Deer Creek1B1BR,1BA$3.62
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28
The ArtisanTeak1BR,1BA$3.63
Capri CreekCypress1BR,1BA$3.60
The Grove Luxury ApartmentsPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$3.33
Rovina Lane Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.67
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.88
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio ,1BA$4.33

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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

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petaluma Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petaluma?

The cheapest apartment in Petaluma is The Grove Luxury Apartments which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Petaluma costs $2,621.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petaluma?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in Petaluma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Petaluma?

Cheap apartments in Petaluma have an average cost of $755 which is $1,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petaluma.

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