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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Petworth, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Petworth
$2,825/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Petworth is $2,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $925 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petworth
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Petworth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Petworth, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Petworth have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Petworth, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Petworth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Petworth is $2,637, whereas a house costs $3,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Petworth run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,672 | 14% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 |  3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,875 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,059 | No Change | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookland | $1,999 | |
Fort Totten Riggs Park | $2,950 | |
Kalorama | $2,852 | |
Ledroit Park Bloomingdale | $3,100 | |
Mount Pleasant | $2,200 | |
U Street Cardozo | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,637 | 3% | 30% | |
Condos | $2,650 | No Change | 5% | |
Houses | $3,975 | 3% | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,670 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,875
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,059
Last year
26%
Brookland
Average rent
$1,999
Fort Totten Riggs Park
Average rent
$2,950
Kalorama
Average rent
$2,852
Ledroit Park Bloomingdale
Average rent
$3,100
Mount Pleasant
Average rent
$2,200
U Street Cardozo
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,637
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,670
The table above reflects average rent prices in Petworth, Washington, DC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Petworth, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Petworth and Brookland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Petworth
49%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petworth, Washington, DC is 41% higher than the median rent in Brookland, Washington, DC.
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Discover rentals in Petworth, Washington, DC
5d+ ago
Petworth house for rent in Washington
4300 8th St Nw #NA, Washington, DC 20011
3 beds
2 baths
$960
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
Petworth apartment for rent in Washington
317 Decatur St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20011
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Petworth apartment for rent in Washington
4312 4th St Nw #2, Washington, DC 20011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Petworth townhouse for rent in Washington
1214 Quincy St Nw #B, Washington, DC 20011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Petworth townhouse for rent in Washington
1501 Crittenden St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
5 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Petworth townhouse for rent in Washington
4107 4th St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Petworth townhouse for rent in Washington
1209 Shepherd St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,666
Price dropped $122Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Petworth house for rent in Washington
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Petworth condo for rent in Washington
838 Varnum St Nw #6, Washington, DC 20011
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 4
2d ago
Petworth apartment for rent in Washington
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
3d ago
Petworth condo for rent in Washington
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
13h ago
4627 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4724 3rd Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20011
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4720 3rd Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20011
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
845 Upshur St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,666
Price dropped $122Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4425 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Petworth apartment for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,432
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 24
1d ago
Petworth apartment for rent in Washington
618 Allison St Nw #NA, Washington, DC 20011
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
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Frequently asked questions for Petworth, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Petworth rental market.
How much is rent in Petworth?
The average rent in Petworth is $2,825 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petworth?
Average rent prices in Petworth have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Petworth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Petworth is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Petworth?
To comfortably afford rent in Petworth, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).