Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $2,300 (6 Rentals)

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Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Petaluma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Petaluma area of Petaluma, CA is a Studio unit found at Marina Crossing Apartments priced from $2,038. Addison Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,138. Here are the most affordable Downtown Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina Crossing ApartmentsS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,038
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,138
La Via ApartmentsA01AStudio,1BA$2,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Petaluma, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Petaluma area is the $3.18 price per square foot Cherry Model at The Artisan in the in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood starting from $2,688. The second greatest value Downtown Petaluma apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath (Urban Flats) Model at Theatre Square Apartments starting at $2,513 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ArtisanCherry1BR,1BA$3.18
Theatre Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (Urban Flats)1BR,1BA$3.09
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.19
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.47
La Via ApartmentsA01AStudio ,1BA$5.31
Marina Crossing ApartmentsS1.5 - Studio 5th FlrStudio ,1BA$4.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Petaluma

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Petaluma?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Petaluma, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $5,603. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Petaluma ranging from $2,325 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Petaluma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Petaluma ranges from $2,325 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,474.

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