Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Petaluma, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Petaluma
$2,941/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Petaluma is $2,941 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,041 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petaluma
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Petaluma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Petaluma, CA
Average rent prices in Petaluma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Petaluma, CA
Rent prices in Petaluma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Petaluma is $2,462, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Petaluma run $2,082 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  2% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $2,141 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,700 | 2% | 24% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Petaluma, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,462 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,645 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,141
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Petaluma, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Petaluma, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Petaluma, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Petaluma and Cotati by all bedroom counts and property types.
Petaluma
55%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petaluma, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Cotati, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
3%$2,635
$3,347
15%$2,525
8%$2,427
3%$2,375
3%$2,913
14%$2,100
10%$2,950
10%$2,395
6%$2,550
19%$2,600
26%Discover rentals in Petaluma, CA
3d ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$4,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
619 F St, Petaluma, CA 94952
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,375
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
515 House #FRONT, Petaluma, CA 94952
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
1 bed
1 bath
$3,050
House for rent
Available Aug 22
4d ago
268 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075–$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$4,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
268 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075–$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$5,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
785 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,045
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$4,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
House for rent in Petaluma
4 beds
2 baths
$4,950
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,375
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,384–$4,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
800 B St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Petaluma
4 beds
2 baths
$4,950
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 26
4d ago
House for rent in Petaluma
1131 Wieling Way, Petaluma, CA 94954
4 beds
3 baths
$4,795
$4,695
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Petaluma, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Petaluma rental market.
How much is rent in Petaluma?
The average rent in Petaluma is $2,941 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petaluma?
Average rent prices in Petaluma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
How does Petaluma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Petaluma is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,041 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Petaluma?
To comfortably afford rent in Petaluma, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Petaluma?
December offers the lowest rents in Petaluma, running about 8% below February's peak pricing, making it the most budget-friendly month for apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).