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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 Cromwell priced from $1,350. Tivoli Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Petworth apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,350
Tivoli GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,425
New Quin Apartments1 BED 1 BATH NH TIER 061BR,1BA$1,875
Fahrenheit ApartmentsAlloy1BR,1BA$1,880
Twin Oaks1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petworth area is the $3.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom with Sunroom Model at The Paramount in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $2,858. The second greatest value Petworth apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Park Place at Petworth starting at $2,311 with a $2.89 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.
The ParamountTwo Bedroom with Sunroom2BR,1BA$3.18
Park Place at PetworthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.89
Fahrenheit ApartmentsDegree2BR,2BA$3.51
726 Quincy St NW, Unit #B726 Quincy St NW1BR,1.5BA$2.41
Tivoli Gardens1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.67
The Swift at Petworth Metro1B21BR,1BA$3.62
Twin Oaks1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$2.95
New Quin Apartments1 BED 1 BATH NH TIER 061BR,1BA$3.08
3825 Georgia Avenue, NWApt 201 + 5011BR,1BA$3.87
The CromwellStudio SmallStudio ,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petworth

What type of rentals are currently available in Petworth?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Petworth, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $4,975. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petworth ranging from $1,025 to $8,500.

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 $1,025 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,635.

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