Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Del Corazon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Corazon

1885 Sebastopol RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Panas Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Panas Place

2496 Old Stony Point RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Tierra Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Springs

1665 Allan WaySanta Rosa, CA 95404
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Westbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

1053 Dutton AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Stony Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stony Point Apartments

1909-1956 Lazzini AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Altamont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Apartments

300 Enterprise DrRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Greater Petaluma, Petaluma, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Petaluma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Petaluma area of Petaluma, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aviara priced from $811. Siesta Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $828. Here are the most affordable Greater Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$811
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$828
The LenoxElm1BR,1BA$1,646
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Kawana SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,758

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Petaluma area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes in the in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Greater Petaluma apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at The Reserve Rohnert Park starting at $3,299 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the West Rohnert Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.04
The Reserve Rohnert Park3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.12
Farmstead2X2 C2BR,2BA$2.15
Spring Lake Apartments3x2 Luxury3BR,2BA$2.46
Matanzas Garden Apartments2x1.5 / 10A2BR,1.5BA$2.14
Pacific Townhomes#42BR,1.5BA$2.43
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Petaluma, Petaluma, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Petaluma, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood in Petaluma, CA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Petaluma Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Petaluma?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Petaluma is under $1,900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Greater Petaluma is Siesta Senior Apartments which is listed at $828, while the average apartment in Greater Petaluma costs $5,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 55 regular apartments in Greater 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 Greater Petaluma?

Cheap apartments in Greater Petaluma have an average cost of $357 which is $5,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Petaluma.

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