
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Petworth Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,306 (7 Rentals)

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Petworth, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Petworth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Petworth Studio Apartments | $1,548 | $1,150 | $1,865 |
Petworth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,306 | $3,044 |
Petworth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,750 | $5,117 |
Petworth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePetworth, Washington, DC
Ranked #129
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Petworth, Washington, DC
Powell Elementary School
MacFarland Middle School
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Getting Around the Petworth Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petworth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Petworth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Petworth is under $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petworth?
The cheapest apartment in Petworth is 4425 14th St NW which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Petworth costs $3,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petworth?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Petworth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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