4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Petaluma, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Petaluma, California as of August 2026. That's +49% higher than the citywide median of $2,996 and +76% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Petaluma.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Petaluma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohnert Park, CA | 8.1 mi | $4,280 | $-170 (-4%) |
| Novato, CA | 11.5 mi | $4,070 | $-380 (-9%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 13.3 mi | $3,890 | $-560 (-13%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 16.1 mi | $3,978 | $-472 (-11%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 17.4 mi | $4,280 | $-170 (-4%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 18 mi | $3,740 | $-710 (-16%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 18.6 mi | $4,520 | +$70 (+2%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 20.3 mi | $4,030 | $-420 (-9%) |
| Larkspur, CA | 22.3 mi | $4,930 | +$480 (+11%) |
| Windsor, CA | 23.1 mi | $4,490 | +$40 (+1%) |
| Corte Madera, CA | 23.4 mi | $5,360 | +$910 (+20%) |
| Mill Valley, CA | 24.2 mi | $4,890 | +$440 (+10%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Petaluma — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Petaluma?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Petaluma, California is $4,450 per month. This is +49% higher than the citywide median of $2,996.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Petaluma?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $178,000 ($14,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $85.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Petaluma expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Petaluma's 4+ bedroom median of $4,450 is +76% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Petaluma rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Petaluma ranks #257 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Petaluma?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Rohnert Park ($4,280), Novato ($4,070), Sonoma ($3,890).