Apartments for Rent in Petaluma, CA

Prices and availability in Petaluma, CA were last updated on 7 May 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $2,338 and $9,520.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $1,639 and $5,764.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $1,800 and $9,520.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is between $2,338 and $9,520.

In Petaluma, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 23% of Petaluma's rentals, 40% are small-scale complexes with under 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.