Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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property at 8163 Arthur St

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8163 Arthur St

CotatiCA94931
property at 1920 Lazzini Ave

$1,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1920 Lazzini Ave

Santa RosaCA95407

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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 Siesta Senior Apartments priced from $1,394. Pacific Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Greater Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,394
Pacific Garden ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,674
EdgeWayStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775
The Grove Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,799
The AlexandarA11BR,1BA$1,819
Villas at HamiltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,848
McDouall Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Vintage Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Petaluma area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 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 Walkham 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes starting at $3,000 with a $2.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West End Townhomes3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Walkham TownhomesWalkham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.18
Spring Lake Apartments2x2 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.11
The Marq2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.33
Plaza Del Sol Town HomesMerlot2BR,1.5BA$2.36
Valley View Townhomes1.5 Beds1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Six1Five2x2 D2BR,2BA$2.38
Park Lane Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Petaluma

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Petaluma?

There are currently 1845 Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA with pricing that ranges from $784 to $14,084. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Petaluma ranging from $950 to $22,500.

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 $950 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,738.

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 $2,285 to $8,061, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,699.

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