Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Petaluma, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Petaluma
$3,125/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Petaluma is $3,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petaluma
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $2,435, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Petaluma run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,572.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  25% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,173 | 13% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,975 | 1% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | No Change | 14% |
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 | $2,435 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $3,300 | 37% | 40% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 5% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,137 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,173
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
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
$2,435
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
40%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,137
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
64%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petaluma, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Cotati, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,510
13%$2,725
9%$3,195
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15%$2,500
9%$2,300
$2,862
1%$2,225
11%$2,934
3%$2,350
2%$2,795
$2,725
5%Discover rentals in Petaluma, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
1640 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
1 bed
1 bath
$1,085
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
268 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075–$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $105Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Price dropped $850Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,437–$5,898
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
2 baths
$3,258
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 19
2h ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,173–$4,569
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
9h ago
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,437–$5,898
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Petaluma
3 beds
2 baths
$3,676
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 2
1d ago
268 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075–$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,173–$4,569
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $105Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 29
1d ago
619 F St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
1 bed
1 bath
$2,076
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $105Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petaluma
423 Webster St #423, Petaluma, CA 94952
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
619 F St, Petaluma, CA 94952
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
1 bath
$2,624
Price dropped $135Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $3,125 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petaluma?
Average rent prices in Petaluma have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.
How does Petaluma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Petaluma is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,225 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 $125,000/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).