
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $675 (120 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Greater Petaluma area of Petaluma.


Marina Crossing Apartments

The Grove Luxury Apartments

La Via Apartments

Hillview Apartments

437 Douglas St

Woodcreek Deluxe Townhomes

18405 Sonoma Hwy

2182 Brookwood Ave

1320 Rosana Way
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1779 Corby Ave

Vintage Park

10 Mount Diablo Cir

Siesta Senior

Pacific Garden Apartments

PARC STATION

126 Leland St

1029 Link Ln

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84 E Sierra Ave, Unit Studio

Stony Brook
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Fairway Arms Apartments

The Lenox

360 E School St

Olympic Apartments

The Grove Apartments

1210 Ripley St, Unit Front

Matanzas Garden Apartments

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746 Dexter St, Unit A

Country Club Apartments

Villas at Hamilton
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385 Murphy Ave, Unit na

816 Spencer Ave

Park Club Apartments

134-134 9th St

220 Brookwood Ave

McDouall Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

The Channing

Kingwood Apartments

Access @ Rohnert Park
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Stony Creek Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Vineyard Gardens

2510 Yulupa Ave

Cambridge Square Apartments

15471 Marty Dr

997 Madrone Rd

The Meadows

225 Orchard Ave

Park Ridge Apartments

Americana Apartments
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Greater Petaluma, Petaluma, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Petaluma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Petaluma Studio Apartments | $1,907 | $675 | $2,486 |
| Greater Petaluma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,480 | $4,096 |
| Greater Petaluma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,660 | $6,838 |
| Greater Petaluma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,493 | $2,285 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Petaluma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,357 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 120 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA.
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Cheapest Available Greater Petaluma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Petaluma area of Petaluma, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Park priced from $1,480. Siesta Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,521. Here are the most affordable Greater Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Siesta Senior | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
| Pacific Garden Apartments | Junior 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 126 Leland Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Fairway Arms Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Olympic Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Grove Apartments | 1 Br 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| 446 S E St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Matanzas Garden Apartments | 1x1 upsteirs | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Petaluma area is the $1.60 price per square foot Garden Townhome 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Greater Petaluma apartment is the 2X2 B Model at Farmstead starting at $3,009 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkham Townhomes | Garden Townhome 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.60 |
| Farmstead | 2X2 B | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Bell Rohnert Park | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 1565-1583 Neotomas Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Mountain Shadows Apartments | A2 (Antiqua) | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Hidden Garden Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Fairway Arms Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 220 Brookwood Ave | 1 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Siesta Senior | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Petaluma?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Petaluma is Vintage Park which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Greater Petaluma costs $2,524.
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 46 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 $452 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Petaluma.
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