Petaluma, CA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Petaluma, CA is $3,100.

Average rent

$3,100

Month-over-month change

-$265

Year-over-year change

+$200

Available rentals

76

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $17,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7003
$1,8002
$1,9002
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4008
$2,5004
$2,6003
$2,7004
$2,8003
$2,9004
$3,0004
$3,1005
$3,2002
$3,3005
$3,4007
$3,5003
$3,6002
$3,7006
$3,8004
$3,9004
$4,0004
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,3001
$4,4003
$4,5003
$4,7001
$4,8001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,762$2,744
Feb$2,750$2,995
Mar$2,750$2,828
Apr$2,750$2,867
May$3,193$2,850
Jun$3,050$3,115
Jul$2,986$3,071
Aug$2,900$3,100
Sep$2,995No data
Oct$2,788No data
Nov$2,944No data
Dec$2,649No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Petaluma, CA is 48% 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 $3,100.

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

Houses in Petaluma, CA rent between $1,500 - $17,500 with an average rent of $3,100.

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

In the last year, the rent in Petaluma, CA increased by $200

4. 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 $265

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

There are currently 76 rentals available in Petaluma, CA.

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

The average rent in Petaluma, CA is $3,100 — 47.62% higher the national average of $2,100.