Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1920 Lazzini Ave

$1,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1920 Lazzini Ave

Santa RosaCA95407
property at 407 Lincoln St

$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 Lincoln St

Santa RosaCA95401

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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 - Senior Apartments priced from $784. Aviara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Greater Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage Park - Senior Apartments1x11BR,1BA$784
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$924
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,394
Pacific Garden ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
The Grove Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,595
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,674
McDouall Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,745
Kawana SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,758
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
Glen Ellen Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Petaluma area is the $2.31 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at The Reserve Rohnert Park in the in the West Rohnert Park neighborhood starting from $3,970. The second greatest value Greater Petaluma apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes starting at $2,895 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Bellevue Ranch 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.
The Reserve Rohnert Park4 Bed 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$2.31
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.85
Walkham TownhomesWalkham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.18
Valley View Townhomes1.5 Beds1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Matanzas Garden Apartments2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$2.14
Park Lane Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
North Street ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.30
Santa Rosa AvenueTwo Bedroom - Income Restricted2BR,1.5BA$2.33
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.97
Vintage Park - Senior Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Petaluma

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Petaluma?

There are currently 1832 Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA with pricing that ranges from $784 to $15,094. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Petaluma ranging from $1,085 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Petaluma ranges from $1,085 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,807.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater Petaluma?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater Petaluma range from $924 to $4,228, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,749 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,799.

Expert Rental Resources

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