Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA

Prices and availability in Petaluma, CA were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Petaluma, CA are: La Via Apartments, Theatre Square Apartments, The Haven at Deer Creek, Azure Apartment Homes and Theatre Square Apartments.

The average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,811.

The price range for a studio apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $2,180 and $13,693.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $1,800 and $9,748.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $1,800 and $12,434.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $2,551 and $13,693.

In Petaluma 35% of the housing is rented out compared to 65% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of Petaluma's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 40% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 37% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Petaluma are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 54% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 5% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Petaluma are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 36% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 55% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.