Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Petaluma, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Petaluma
$2,625/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Petaluma is $2,625 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petaluma
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Petaluma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Petaluma, CA
Average rent prices in Petaluma have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,327, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Petaluma run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  19% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,731 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,275 | 5% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,975 | 8% | 22% |
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 | $2,327 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,225 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,731
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,275
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,975
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
22%
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
$2,327
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
9%
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
35%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petaluma, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Cotati, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,399
1%$2,650
19%$3,635
10%$3,097
15%$2,347
3%$2,649
7%$2,950
19%$1,989
6%$2,972
4%$2,350
1%$2,520
3%$2,925
70%Discover rentals in Petaluma, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
1824 Pico St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Mar 15
4h ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$4,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
3d ago
Condo for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petaluma
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,450
House for rent
Available Jun 12
20h ago
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,322–$5,056
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petaluma
1 bed
1 bath
$2,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Petaluma
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$4,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
12h ago
268 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Condo for rent in Petaluma
201 H St #J, Petaluma, CA 94952
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
16h ago
1200 D St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$4,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
20h ago
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,322–$5,056
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petaluma
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petaluma
33 El Rose Dr #3, Petaluma, CA 94952
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
4h ago
Verified
1 Lakeville Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
2 beds
1 bath
$2,499–$3,107
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
12h ago
268 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1200 D St, Petaluma, CA 94952
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
20h ago
200 Greenbriar Cir, Petaluma, CA 94954
1 bed
1 bath
$2,322–$4,616
Price drop
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 $2,625 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petaluma?
Average rent prices in Petaluma have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Petaluma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Petaluma is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Petaluma?
Petaluma's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,600 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 42% of the market, making them relatively easy to find compared to other bedroom types.
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).