Cheap Homes for Rent in Petworth Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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Petworth, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Petworth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Petworth area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,475. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Petworth apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,475
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,500
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,511
The Glade on LaurelS5Studio,1BA$1,567
New Quin Apartments1 BED 1 BATH NH B51BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petworth area is the $2.71 price per square foot 4107 New Hampshire Ave NW Model at 4107 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B in the in the Brightwood Park neighborhood starting from $5,970. The second greatest value Petworth apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Park Place at Petworth starting at $3,152 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4107 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B4107 New Hampshire Ave NW5BR,3BA$2.71
Park Place at PetworthTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.16
Fahrenheit ApartmentsKelvin2BR,2BA$3.54
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.83
Arcade SunshineB-B11BR,1BA$3.46
The GriffinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
The Swift at Petworth Metro1B21BR,1BA$3.62
Twin Oaks1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3.07
The ParamountStudio with SunroomStudio ,1BA$3.44
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petworth

What type of rentals are currently available in Petworth?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $5,970. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petworth ranging from $1,200 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Petworth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Petworth ranges from $1,200 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,380.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Petworth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Petworth range from $3,290 to $5,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,595 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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