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Petaluma, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petaluma, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Petaluma, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Petaluma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Petaluma$4,297$1,90017
Downtown Petaluma$5,500$2,3256
Greater Petaluma$25,000$995130

Cheapest Available Petaluma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Petaluma, CA is a Studio unit found at Marina Crossing Apartments in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood priced from $2,038. Addison Ranch Apartments in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,116. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petaluma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina Crossing ApartmentsS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,038
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,116
The Grove LuxPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$2,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petaluma area is the $3.46 price per square foot Residence 4 Luxury Model at Azure Apartment Homes in the in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood starting from $3,083. The second greatest value Petaluma apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath (Urban Flats) Model at Theatre Square Apartments starting at $2,563 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azure Apartment HomesResidence 4 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.46
Theatre Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (Urban Flats)1BR,1BA$3.00
The ArtisanCherry1BR,1BA$3.18
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
The Haven at Deer Creek1A.21BR,1BA$3.99
Capri CreekCypress1BR,1BA$3.31
The Grove LuxPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$3.25
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.43
La Via ApartmentsA01AStudio ,1BA$5.14
Marina Crossing ApartmentsS1.5 - Studio 5th FlrStudio ,1BA$4.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petaluma

What type of rentals are currently available in Petaluma?

There are currently 219 Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $8,558. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petaluma ranging from $995 to $16,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Petaluma ranges from $995 to $16,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,701.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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