What is the average apartment size in Petaluma City?

The average size for a Petaluma City, CA apartment is 944 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Petaluma City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Petaluma City is $2,681 per month, a 3.4% decrease from last year’s average of $2,775.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Petaluma City?

In Petaluma City, studios rent for $2,411 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,500 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,686 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,092 per month

What is the average apartment size in Petaluma City?

The typical apartment in Petaluma City offers about 944 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Petaluma City?

Studio apartments in Petaluma City average 564 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 747 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,012 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,454 sq. ft.

Petaluma City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Petaluma City?

The typical rent budget in Petaluma City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Petaluma City?

In Petaluma City, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Petaluma City is $2,681, a 3.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,775.

Studio Apartments at $2,411 offer the most budget-friendly option with 564 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 747 square feet for $2,500, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,686 offer 1,012 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,454 sq ft) for $4,092, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Petaluma City, CA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,681	944 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,411	564 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,500	747 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,686	1,012 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,092	1,454 sq. ft.

Petaluma City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Petaluma City, CA have decreased by 3.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,775 to $2,681.

What's the typical rent budget in Petaluma City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Petaluma City, CA (33%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Petaluma City, CA?

8,724 or 36% of the households in Petaluma City, CA are renter-occupied while 15,431 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Petaluma City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Petaluma City	$2,681
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Vallejo	$2,118
Santa Rosa	$2,407
Rohnert Park, CA	$2,341
San Rafael, CA	$2,983
Napa, CA	$2,619
Novato, CA	$2,750
Richmond, CA	$2,564
Petaluma, CA	$2,681
San Pablo, CA	$2,233
American Canyon, CA	$2,928

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Petaluma City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.