Average Rent in Petworth, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Petworth, Washington, DC Rents

Petworth rentals average $1,800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $42 (2.86%) year-over-year from $1,458 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.13%) year-over-year from $1,825 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $662 (29.59%) year-over-year from $2,238 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $425 (10.84%) year-over-year from $3,924 to $4,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (4.09%) year-over-year from $5,092 to $5,300. 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 up by 5.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$38.40	$1,900	$1,825 (4.13%)	$1,872 (1.51%)
2 BR	$36.22	$2,900	$2,238 (29.59%)	$2,783 (4.17%)
3 BR	$29.64	$4,350	$3,924 (10.84%)	$4,200 (3.56%)
4+ BR	$31.21	$5,300	$5,092 (4.09%)	$4,298 (23.30%)

Historical Rents in Petworth, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Petworth

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Petworth. The average rent in Petworth is currently $2,798 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, 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 about 9.72% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Petworth, Washington, DC are about 9.32% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.54% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Petworth, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Hyattsville, MD	$1,650	$2,179	$2,427	$2,474
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,300	$3,150	$2,731
North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,250	$2,700	$3,422
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
Potomac, MD	$1,495	$1,950	$2,600	$4,500
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Petworth

There are a total of 24 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 24 neighborhoods in or near Petworth, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Petworth, Washington, DC is currently around $2,726 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,726. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Petworth's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Petworth, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Petworth

There are a total of 6 counties located by Petworth, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Petworth, Washington, DC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Petworth, Washington, DC is 12.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Petworth, Washington, DC is 11.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Petworth

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Petworth, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,861. A total of 36 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 $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,650. That's at least $37 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 $2,071 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,750 per month. Which comes out to $30 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	$1,371	$1,900	$2,950	$2,950
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,799	$2,800	$2,925
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,400	$3,500	$2,750
20008, Washington, DC	$1,687	$2,071	$3,610	$2,500
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,525	$3,978	$2,650
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,800	$2,632
20007, Washington, DC	$1,743	$2,450	$4,050	$3,948
20782, Chillum, MD	$1,650	$2,084	$2,358	$2,379

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 $3,200. 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $38.40. There are a total of 21 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 $2,812 and an average price per square feet of $36.22. There are a total of 24 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Petworth, Washington, DC is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.