Average Rent in Petworth, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Petworth, Washington, DC Rents

Petworth rentals average $1,995 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,350, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $168 (12.57%) year-over-year from $1,333 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $82 (-4.15%) year-over-year from $1,982 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $129 (5.03%) year-over-year from $2,566 to $2,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.33%) year-over-year from $3,982 to $3,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $425 (8.90%) year-over-year from $4,775 to $5,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.47% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$40.33	$1,900	$1,982 (-4.15%)	$1,788 (6.24%)
2 BR	$37.33	$2,695	$2,566 (5.03%)	$2,658 (1.38%)
3 BR	$28.69	$3,995	$3,982 (0.33%)	$3,748 (6.58%)
4+ BR	$28.21	$5,200	$4,775 (8.90%)	$4,475 (16.20%)

Historical Rents in Petworth, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Petworth

There are a total of 21 cities nearby Petworth. The average rent in Petworth is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Petworth, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Petworth, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Petworth, Washington, DC are about 3.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.64% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near Petworth, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,675	$1,850	$2,425	$2,200
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,350	$3,300	$2,766
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,235	$2,950	$3,125
Rockville, MD	$1,750	$2,019	$2,850	$3,198
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$2,975	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$3,902	$3,920
Potomac, MD	$1,650	$1,898	$2,625	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Petworth

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Petworth. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Petworth, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Petworth, Washington, DC is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Petworth's average rent, which is actually $3,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Petworth, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Petworth. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$2,995	$2,175
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,915	$2,349	$3,190	$2,910
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,577	$3,720	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

Top Counties Near Petworth

There are a total of 7 counties located by Petworth, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,040. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Petworth, Washington, DC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Petworth, Washington, DC is 0.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Petworth, Washington, DC is 3.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,575	$2,295	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Petworth

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Petworth, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,957. A total of 34 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,729. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Petworth, Washington, DC is $2,025 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,825 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Petworth, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20010, Washington, DC	$1,509	$1,950	$3,200	$3,200
20011, Washington, DC	$1,350	$1,850	$2,400	$2,898
20009, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,364	$3,800	$2,975
20008, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,131	$3,660	$2,465
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20005, Washington, DC	$1,835	$2,595	$3,825	$2,594
20002, Washington, DC	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,000	$4,250	$3,000
20007, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,200	$3,853	$3,448
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964

Frequently Asked Questions - Petworth Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Petworth, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Petworth, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $3,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Petworth, Washington, DC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Petworth, Washington, DC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Petworth, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $40.33. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Petworth.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Petworth, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,685 and an average price per square feet of $37.33. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Petworth.

How have rent prices in Petworth, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Petworth, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Petworth, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Petworth, Washington, DC is around $2,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.