
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Greater Petaluma, Petaluma, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Petaluma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Greater Petaluma Studio Apartments | $2,228 | $1,675 | $2,850 |
Greater Petaluma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
Greater Petaluma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $811 | $10,000+ |
Greater Petaluma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,664 | $924 | $10,000+ |
Greater Petaluma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,457 | $3,299 | $6,200 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood of Petaluma, CA.
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Cheapest Available Greater Petaluma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Petaluma area of Petaluma, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aviara priced from $811. Siesta Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,276. Here are the most affordable Greater Petaluma apartments for rent in Petaluma, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aviara | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $811 |
Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
The Lenox | Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
PARC STATION | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Crossbrook Apartments | The Ashbrook | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Petaluma area is the $2.46 price per square foot 3x2 Luxury Model at Spring Lake Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Greater Petaluma apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes starting at $2,995 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Spring Lake Apartments | 3x2 Luxury | 3BR,2BA | $2.46 |
West End Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.42 |
429 Walnut Ave | 429 Walnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
421 Walnut Ave, Unit 421 | 421 Walnut Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Six1Five | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Camino Creek | 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Hidden Garden Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Aviara | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater Petaluma, Petaluma, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Greater Petaluma Neighborhood in Petaluma, CA
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Greater Petaluma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Petaluma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Petaluma is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Petaluma?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Petaluma is Siesta Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,276, while the average apartment in Greater Petaluma costs $3,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 29 regular apartments in Greater Petaluma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Petaluma?
Cheap apartments in Greater Petaluma have an average cost of $298 which is $3,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Petaluma.
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