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Addison Ranch Apartments
200 Greenbriar CirPetaluma, CA 94954
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Marina Crossing Apartments
785 Baywood DrPetaluma, CA 94954
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Petaluma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Studio Apartments | $2,395 | $1,850 | $2,863 |
| Petaluma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,001 | $5,177 |
| Petaluma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $2,410 | $8,840 |
| Petaluma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $3,628 | $3,984 |
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Getting Around Petaluma, CA
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petaluma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Petaluma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Petaluma is under $2,606.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petaluma?
The cheapest apartment in Petaluma is Addison Ranch Apartments which is listed at $2,001, while the average apartment in Petaluma costs $3,953.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petaluma?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Petaluma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.
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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.
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Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.
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