Petaluma, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Petaluma, CA?
Last updated June 18, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Petaluma, CA is $2,885.
Average rent
$2,885
Month-over-month change
+$193
Year-over-year change
-$110
Available rentals
75
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $785 to $6,113.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 9 |
| $3,300 | 10 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $110 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,744 | $3,092 |
| Feb | $2,995 | $2,870 |
| Mar | $2,828 | $2,875 |
| Apr | $2,867 | $2,875 |
| May | $2,850 | $2,700 |
| Jun | $3,115 | $2,700 |
| Jul | $3,071 | No data |
| Aug | $3,100 | No data |
| Sep | $3,150 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,930 | No data |
| Dec | $2,911 | No data |
Market temperature
The Petaluma, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Petaluma, CA is 44% higher than the national average.
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