Petaluma, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,927
1-year change
+4.8%
$135/mo
5-year change
+28.6%
$651/mo
10-year change
+57.0%
$1,063/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Petaluma

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,690/mo0.0%
2016$1,840/mo+8.9%+8.9%
2017$1,960/mo+6.5%+16.0%
2018$2,074/mo+5.8%+22.7%
2019$2,125/mo+2.5%+25.7%
2020$2,190/mo+3.1%+29.6%
2021$2,220/mo+1.4%+31.4%
2022$2,522/mo+13.6%+49.2%
2023$2,510/mo-0.5%+48.5%
2024$2,640/mo+5.2%+56.2%
2025$2,768/mo+4.8%+63.8%
2026$2,756/mo-0.4%+63.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Petaluma changed since 2015?

Median rent in Petaluma, CA was $1,643 in 2015-01 and is $2,927 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,284 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 +28.6% ($651 per month). The current median is $2,927.

What has rent in Petaluma done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Petaluma, CA has changed +57.0% ($1,063 per month). It is now $2,927.

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

Year over year, median rent in Petaluma, CA has increased +4.8% ($135/mo). Current median: $2,927.

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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.