
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Petworth Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (17 Rentals)
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New Quin Apartments

3825 Georgia Avenue, NW

Tivoli Gardens

Total Monthly Price
3805 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit #2
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1443 Parkwood Pl NW

Taylor Towers

4317 Kansas Ave. NW

The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+
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1235 Randolph St NW

Petworth Station

The Paramount

Twin Oaks

4425 14th St NW
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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 | $1,596 | $1,150 | $2,050 |
| Petworth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,148 | $3,040 |
| Petworth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,875 | $3,549 |
| Petworth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $3,850 | $3,995 |
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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 Park Place at Petworth priced from $1,148. 1235 Randolph St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Petworth apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place at Petworth | Affordable 1 Bed ADU 30MFI | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| 1235 Randolph St NW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Tivoli Gardens | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| The Paramount | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,406 |
| The Cromwell | Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC
As of February 25, 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 3618 11th St NW Model at 3618 11th St NW starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Howard University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petworth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4107 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B | 4107 New Hampshire Ave NW | 5BR,3BA | $2.71 |
| 3618 11th St NW | 3618 11th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4702 15th St NW, Unit 2 | 4702 15th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Twin Oaks | 1 Bedroom E | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Tivoli Gardens | 1 BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Park Place at Petworth | Affordable 1 Bed ADU 60MFI | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| The Griffin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| The Swift at Petworth Metro | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| The Paramount | Studio with Sunroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| 3825 Georgia Avenue, NW | 02 & 03 Stack | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePetworth, Washington, DC
Ranked #122
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petworth Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Petworth?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Petworth is at 1235 Randolph St NW listed at $1,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Petworth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Petworth Apartment is $1,148 at Park Place at Petworth.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Petworth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Petworth is starting from $2,399 at Fahrenheit Apartments.
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