Petaluma, CA rental market

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Last updated November 1, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Petaluma, CA is $2,773.

Average rent

$2,773

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$427

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$137

Available rentals

64

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $685 to $9,039.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$9001
$1,0001
$1,2002
$1,7002
$1,9001
$2,0002
$2,1003
$2,2003
$2,3005
$2,4008
$2,5001
$2,6005
$2,7004
$2,8002
$2,9004
$3,0001
$3,1008
$3,2009
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,6001
$3,9001
$4,1002
$4,2003
$4,3003
$4,4001
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,9002
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $137 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,744$3,092
Feb$2,995$2,871
Mar$2,828$2,873
Apr$2,867$2,875
May$2,850$2,700
Jun$3,115$2,700
Jul$3,071$2,950
Aug$3,100$2,800
Sep$3,150$2,900
Oct$3,000$3,156
Nov$2,930$2,773
Dec$2,911No data

Market temperature

The Petaluma, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Petaluma, CA is 39% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Petaluma, CA?

The average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,773.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Petaluma, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Petaluma, CA is $2,493 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is $2,430 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is $2,700 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is $3,887 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, CA is $3,950 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Petaluma, CA?

Houses in Petaluma, CA rent between $685 - $9,039 with an average rent of $2,773.

8. How has the rent in Petaluma, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Petaluma, CA decreased by $137

9. How much has the rent in Petaluma, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Petaluma, CA decreased by $427

10. How many available rentals are there in Petaluma, CA?

There are currently 64 rentals available in Petaluma, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Petaluma, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,773 — 38.65% higher the national average of $2,000.

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