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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petaluma, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Petaluma, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Petaluma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Petaluma$3,610$1,80073
East Petaluma$3,610$1,60074
Greater Petaluma$3,622$811299

Cheapest Available Petaluma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Petaluma, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove Lux in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood priced from $2,045. Addison Ranch Apartments in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,273. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petaluma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove LuxPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$2,045
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,273
Marina Crossing ApartmentsS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petaluma area is the $2.87 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath + Model at Altura in the in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood starting from $2,606. The second greatest value Petaluma apartment is the Residence 2 Luxury Model at Azure Apartment Homes starting at $2,746 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Greater Petaluma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petaluma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Altura1 Bed 1 Bath +1BR,1BA$2.87
Azure Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.59
The Haven at Deer Creek1A.11BR,1BA$3.57
The ArtisanTeak1BR,1BA$3.61
The Grove LuxPetite Sirah1BR,1BA$3.09
Addison Ranch Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.72
Theatre Square ApartmentsWaterfront StudioStudio ,1BA$4.38
La Via ApartmentsA01BStudio ,1BA$4.78
Capri CreekOlive1BR,1BA$5.01
1309 D Street Ext1309 D Street ExtStudio ,1BA$4.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petaluma

What type of rentals are currently available in Petaluma?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $8,696. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petaluma ranging from $995 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Petaluma ranges from $995 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,369.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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