Average Rent in Petaluma, CA (2026)
Short answer: a 1-bedroom in Petaluma runs about $2,485–$2,640/month and a 2-bedroom about $2,753–$2,837. Here's the honest, source-by-source picture.
Average rent by unit type
| Unit type | Typical rent / month | Avg size |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,300 – $2,500 | compact |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,485 – $2,640 | ~750 sq ft |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,753 – $2,837 | ~1,015 sq ft |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,500 – $4,100 | larger units |
| House (3–4 bd) | $3,000 – $4,500 | single-family |
Why sources disagree
- $2,818/mo — RentCafe (managed apartments; flat year-over-year).
- $2,497/mo (median) — Zumper (all active listings).
- Petaluma runs roughly 30%+ above the U.S. median — but is still well below Marin and San Francisco.
For a place you can rent today, plan around $2,485–$2,837 for apartments; 3-bedrooms and houses go higher.
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Usually required, usually $10–$20/month.
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Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park are cheaper (Santa Rosa ~$1,840–$2,070 for a 1-bed), while Marin (Novato/San Rafael) is pricier. See the full North Bay comparison →
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Sources: RentCafe (Aug 2026), Zumper (2026). Figures are estimates and change over time.