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114 Google reviews, 4.3★
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755 Baywood Dr 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CA 94954
Utopia Property Management is the Petaluma office of Utopia Management, which has over 30 years in business and manages single-family homes, condos, apartment communities, commercial buildings and HOAs in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada.
In their words: “Utopia Management oversees a diverse mix of properties ranging from single-family homes to full apartment communities and select commercial properties.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention prompt repairs, helpful staff, simple rent payment and well-kept apartments.
775 Baywood Dr #217, Petaluma, CA 94954
EBMC - Eugene Burger Management is a family-owned firm with over 50 years of experience managing apartments, affordable housing, homes and commercial, office and industrial property in California and Nevada, with an office in Petaluma.
In their words: “EBMC San Francisco is starting a new chapter at 12 Geary Street.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe friendly, professional managers who give timely updates.
McLaughlin Management Services is a family-owned Petaluma company founded in 1990 that manages residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial property in Sonoma and Marin counties.
In their words: “McLaughlin Management Services was founded in 1990 by Pam, who was inspired and mentored by her father, George.”
Review summary: Tenants describe clear communication, an easy leasing process and maintenance requests handled quickly.
628 E Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952
PURE HomeRiver Property Management of California has served the greater Petaluma area since 1992, managing single-family rental homes as part of the national PURE HomeRiver group.
In their words: “PURE Property Management and HomeRiver Group have merged.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners often mention quick repairs and kind, helpful staff during leasing.
755 Baywood Dr 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CA 94954
North Bay Intempus Property Management is the Petaluma office of Intempus, a multi-state company that manages residential property and homeowners associations and also offers real estate sales.
In their words: “We automate rent collection and enforce leases, ensuring steady cash flow without stress.”
Bundesen Property Management is a Petaluma company, opened in 1963 and tied to CENTURY 21 Bundesen, managing residential and commercial property in Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Novato, Vacaville and Dixon.
In their words: “Bundesen Property Management offers both full-service property management and one-time tenant placement services.”
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Rents in Petaluma are $203 above the Sonoma County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$171 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Petaluma's typical asking rent is $203 (7.6%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Petaluma is number 4 of 6 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Cotati, Windsor. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma | $2,869 | +6.3% | 6 |
| Cotati | $2,928 | 0 | |
| Rohnert Park | $2,533 | +5.4% | 7 |
| Sonoma | $2,991 | +3.9% | 3 |
| Novato | $3,969 | +4.8% | 7 |
| Santa Rosa | $2,582 | +3.2% | 14 |
| Sebastopol | $2,871 | +4.2% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 6 property management companies in Petaluma, Sonoma County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Petaluma is $2,869 (September 2026); +6.3% over the past year and +19.1% over five years. About 35.5% of homes in Petaluma are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 1.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 6 property management companies in Petaluma, CA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Petaluma was $2,869 a month in September 2026, +6.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
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