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Greater Petaluma, Petaluma, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$811
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,276
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Kawana SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,758
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Petaluma area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes in the in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Greater Petaluma apartment is the 429 Walnut Ave Model at 429 Walnut Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Outer Napa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.42
429 Walnut Ave429 Walnut Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
421 Walnut Ave, Unit 421421 Walnut Ave2BR,2BA$2.32
Six1Five2x2 B2BR,2BA$2.40
The Grove LuxCabernet Sauvignon Townhome2BR,1BA$2.38
Pacific Townhomes#42BR,1.5BA$2.43
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Siesta Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Petaluma

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Petaluma?

There are currently 1843 Apartments for Rent in Greater Petaluma, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $14,776. There are also 153 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Petaluma ranging from $950 to $19,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater Petaluma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Petaluma ranges from $950 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,904.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater Petaluma?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater Petaluma range from $924 to $14,776, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,299.

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