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Petaluma Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 3:54 AM

Petaluma, CA
169 Apartments for Rent

Petaluma Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 60,520
Population Density: 4,198.4 people/sq mile

What locals are saying

The name Petaluma comes from the Coast Miwok phrase for hill backside, referring to it's close proximity to Sonoma Mountain.

Located about 40 miles north of San Francisco, Petaluma, California is situated in Sonoma County

Petaluma Crime


Overall Crime

Below Average
Overall crime in Petaluma is below average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Below Average
The level of violent crime in Petaluma is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Below Average
The level of property crime in Petaluma is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Petaluma


Elementary Schools

8 /10
Grant Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
381 Students
7 Reviews
381
Students
7 Reviews
8 /10
Meadow Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
409 Students
8 Reviews
409
Students
8 Reviews
7 /10
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
Charter
K-6
Charter
K-6
466 Students
26 Reviews
466
Students
26 Reviews

Middle Schools

10 /10
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter
7-8
Charter
7-8
110 Students
3 Reviews
110
Students
3 Reviews
7 /10
Live Oak Charter School
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
293 Students
25 Reviews
293
Students
25 Reviews
5 /10
Kenilworth Junior High School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
895 Students
6 Reviews
895
Students
6 Reviews

High Schools

8 /10
Petaluma High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,371 Students
4 Reviews
1,371
Students
4 Reviews
7 /10
Casa Grande High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,724 Students
12 Reviews
1,724
Students
12 Reviews
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Average rent in Petaluma, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Petaluma is $2,450, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,960. Rent rates updated 5 days ago
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Petaluma, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 169 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Petaluma. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Petaluma is $2,534 for a studio, $2,450 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,960 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Petaluma apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Petaluma, CA apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Petaluma?

In Petaluma, the average rent is $2,534 for a studio, $2,450 for a 1-bedroom, $2,960 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,498 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Petaluma, check out our monthly Petaluma Rent Report.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Petaluma?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Petaluma apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Petaluma?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Petaluma.

How can I find off-campus housing in Petaluma?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Petaluma. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of California-Hastings College of Law, California Institute of Integral Studies, Golden Gate University-San Francisco, California College of the Arts, and University of San Francisco.