2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Petaluma, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Petaluma, California as of July 2026. That's +9% higher than the citywide median of $2,927 and +93% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Petaluma
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Petaluma
Compare Petaluma's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Petaluma.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Petaluma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohnert Park, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,960 | $-240 (-7%) |
| Novato, CA | 11.5 mi | $3,063 | $-137 (-4%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,690 | $-510 (-16%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 16.1 mi | $2,753 | $-447 (-14%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 17.4 mi | $3,230 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 18 mi | $2,590 | $-610 (-19%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 18.6 mi | $3,405 | +$205 (+6%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 20.3 mi | $3,030 | $-170 (-5%) |
| Larkspur, CA | 22.3 mi | $3,720 | +$520 (+16%) |
| Windsor, CA | 23.1 mi | $3,110 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Corte Madera, CA | 23.4 mi | $4,040 | +$840 (+26%) |
| Mill Valley, CA | 24.2 mi | $3,690 | +$490 (+15%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Petaluma — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Petaluma?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Petaluma, California is $3,200 per month. This is +9% higher than the citywide median of $2,927.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Petaluma?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $128,000 ($10,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $61.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Petaluma expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Petaluma's 2-bedroom median of $3,200 is +93% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Petaluma rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Petaluma ranks #295 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Petaluma?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Rohnert Park ($2,960), Novato ($3,063), Sonoma ($2,690).