Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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East Petaluma, Petaluma, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Petaluma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Petaluma area of Petaluma, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove Luxury Apartments priced from $1,983. Altura has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,265. Here are the most affordable East Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove Luxury ApartmentsPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$1,983
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio,1BA$2,288
La Via ApartmentsA01DStudio,1BA$2,310
Azure Apartment HomesResidence 1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$2,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Petaluma, CA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Petaluma area is the $3.14 price per square foot Pinot Noir Model at The Grove Luxury Apartments in the in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood starting from $4,089. The second greatest value East Petaluma apartment is the 2267 Petaluma Blvd N Model at 2267 Petaluma Blvd N, Unit 2267 Petaluma Blvd N starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grove Luxury ApartmentsPinot Noir3BR,2BA$3.14
2267 Petaluma Blvd N, Unit 2267 Petaluma Blvd N2267 Petaluma Blvd N2BR,2BA$2.08
The Haven at Deer Creek2A.12BR,2BA$2.75
Oak CreekC2BR,1BA$3.37
Azure Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.50
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.97
The ArtisanTeak1BR,1BA$3.72
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.86
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio ,1BA$4.09
Capri CreekOlive1BR,1BA$4.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Petaluma Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Petaluma?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Petaluma is under $2,731.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Petaluma?

The cheapest apartment in East Petaluma is The Grove Luxury Apartments which is listed at $1,983, while the average apartment in East Petaluma costs $3,754.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 11 regular apartments in East Petaluma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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