Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Petworth Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1447 Parkwood Pl NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1447 Parkwood Pl NW

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The Griffin
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$1,820 - $2,720
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$1,820 - $2,720
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$1,820 - $2,720
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Griffin

3801 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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property at 727 Quebec Pl NW

$1,895 - $7,225

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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727 Quebec Pl NW

WashingtonDC20010
property at 809 Otis Pl NW

$2,000

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$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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809 Otis Pl NW, Unit 104, Unit 104

809 Otis Pl NW
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Taylor Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Towers

4021 9th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4317 Kansas Ave. NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4317 Kansas Ave. NW

4317 Kansas Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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829 RCC
Studio Apartments

829 RCC

829 Rock Creek Church Rd NWWashington, DC 20010
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Petworth Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petworth Station

940 Randolph St NWWashington, DC 20011
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The Paramount
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Paramount

829 Quincy St NWWashington, DC 20011
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1235 Randolph St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Randolph St NW

1235 Randolph St NWWashington, DC 20011
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4225 14th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4225 14th St NW

4225 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Roosevelt Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Plaza

1414 Upshur St NWWashington, DC 20011
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Pershing House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pershing House

3701 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Twin Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

3800 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011
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New Hampshire House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hampshire House

3728 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20010
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Petworth Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Petworth Apartments

4408 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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4000 Kansas Ave NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4000 Kansas Ave NW

4000 Kansas Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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Fahrenheit Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fahrenheit Apartments

3930 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20011
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The Duncan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Duncan

3817 Georgia AveWashington, DC 20011
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. 829 RCC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Petworth apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
829 RCC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,280
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,399
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,448
3825 Georgia Avenue, NW04 StackStudio,1BA$1,450
Roosevelt PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499
Twin OaksStudio AStudio,1BA$1,550
NEW QUIN APARTMENTSStudio - 450 SFStudio,1BA$1,575
The Swift at Petworth MetroS1Studio,1BA$1,735
The ParamountStudio with SunroomStudio,1BA$1,738

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC

As of May 27, 2026 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 1349 Randolph St NW Model at 1349 Randolph St NW, Unit PH starting at $5,500 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the 16th Street Heights 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
1349 Randolph St NW, Unit PH1349 Randolph St NW3BR,3BA$2.75
907 Webster St NW, Unit 1907 Webster St NW2BR,1BA$2.67
The GriffinOne Bedroom Den1BR,1.5BA$2.72
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Park Place at PetworthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.70
The Robeson at Spring Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
829 RCC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.56
3825 Georgia Avenue, NW04 StackStudio ,1BA$3.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Petworth, Washington, DC

Ranked #96

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,738.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petworth?

The cheapest apartment in Petworth is The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Petworth costs $5,970.

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 13 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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