La Via Apartments
350 Water St,
Petaluma, CA 94952
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,345 - 3,873
Rental Market Trends in Petaluma, CA
What is the average rent in Petaluma, CA?
$2,440/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Petaluma, CA is $2,440 per month. This is 57% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Petaluma one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Petaluma, you can expect to pay about $2,346 per month for a studio, $2,440 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,692 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,523 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Petaluma, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $21 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2024
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Rent Ranges in Petaluma, CA
Last Updated November 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
55%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petaluma?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Petaluma, East Petaluma and Greater Petaluma are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petaluma.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petaluma?
Based on current rent prices, Greater Petaluma, East Petaluma and Downtown Petaluma are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petaluma.
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Which Petaluma neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Petaluma with the most apartments available are East Petaluma, Greater Petaluma and Downtown Petaluma .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Petaluma, CA?
Because the average rent in Petaluma is $2,440, you’ll want to make about $8,133 per month or $97,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Petaluma, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Petaluma, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,489/month
$1,532/month
One Bedroom
$2,568/month
$2,297/month
Two Bedroom
$3,110/month
$2,678/month
Three Bedroom
$3,568/month
$3,478/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.