Petaluma, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,869
1-year change
+6.9%
$185/mo
5-year change
+21.3%
$503/mo
10-year change
+51.3%
$973/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Petaluma

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,697/mo—0.0%
2016$1,847/mo+8.8%+8.8%
2017$1,957/mo+6.0%+15.3%
2018$2,079/mo+6.2%+22.5%
2019$2,117/mo+1.8%+24.7%
2020$2,186/mo+3.3%+28.8%
2021$2,210/mo+1.1%+30.2%
2022$2,514/mo+13.8%+48.1%
2023$2,498/mo-0.6%+47.2%
2024$2,630/mo+5.3%+55.0%
2025$2,681/mo+1.9%+58.0%
2026$2,742/mo+2.3%+61.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Petaluma changed since 2015?

Median rent in Petaluma, CA was $1,664 in 2015-01 and is $2,869 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,205 per month over 11 years.

How much has Petaluma rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Petaluma, CA has changed +21.3% ($503 per month). The current median is $2,869.

What has rent in Petaluma done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Petaluma, CA has changed +51.3% ($973 per month). It is now $2,869.

Is rent in Petaluma going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Petaluma, CA has increased +6.9% ($185/mo). Current median: $2,869.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.