Cheap Homes for Rent in Petworth Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4016 14th St NW

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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 The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+ priced from $948. The Cromwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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
The CromwellStudio LargeStudio,1BA$1,350
1235 Randolph St NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Twin OaksStudio BStudio,1BA$1,550
Roosevelt PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petworth area is the $2.75 price per square foot 1349 Randolph St NW Model at 1349 Randolph St NW, Unit PH in the in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Petworth apartment is the 907 Webster St NW Model at 907 Webster St NW, Unit UNIT 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Brightwood Park 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.
1349 Randolph St NW, Unit PH1349 Randolph St NW3BR,3BA$2.75
907 Webster St NW, Unit UNIT 1907 Webster St NW2BR,1BA$2.67
The Appleton at Spring Flats Senior 62+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Park Place at PetworthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.55
The GriffinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Clayton1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.54
The Robeson at Spring Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
1235 Randolph St NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64
3825 Georgia Avenue, NW05 Stack1BR,1BA$3.30
Roosevelt PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.44

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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

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Petworth

What type of rentals are currently available in Petworth?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC with pricing that ranges from $948 to $5,500. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petworth ranging from $1,045 to $9,300.

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 $1,045 to $9,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,508.

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 $3,950 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,900.

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