What is the average apartment size in Petworth, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Petworth, Washington, DC apartment is 541 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Petworth?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Petworth is $1,687 per month, a 0.22% decrease from last years average of $1,691.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Petworth?

In Petworth, studios rent for $1,462 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,805 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Petworth?

The typical apartment in Petworth offers about 541 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Petworth?

Studio apartments in Petworth average 450 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 597 sq. ft.

Petworth, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Petworth?

The typical rent budget in Petworth ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Petworth?

In Petworth, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Petworth is $1,687, a 0.22% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,691.

Studio Apartments at $1,462 offer the most budget-friendly option with 450 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 597 square feet for $1,805, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Petworth, Washington, DC

Last updated: May 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,687	541 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,462	450 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,805	597 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Petworth, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Petworth, Washington, DC have decreased by 0.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,691 to $1,687.

What's the typical rent budget in Petworth, Washington, DC?

The largest share of rentals in Petworth, Washington, DC (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Petworth, Washington, DC?

2,705 or 44% of the households in Petworth, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 3,471 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Petworth?

Skyland $1,320/month

Randle Highlands $1,340/month

Bellevue $1,397/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,476/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Petworth?

Capitol Hill $3,085/month

Penn Quarter $3,578/month

West End Washington $3,996/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Washington, DC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West End Washington	$3,996
Penn Quarter	$3,578
Capitol Hill	$3,085
Woodley Park	$3,081
McLean Gardens	$2,912
Waterfront Washington	$2,909
U Street Washington	$2,896
Gallaudet	$2,862
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,830
Navy Yard	$2,795
Mount Vernon Square	$2,787
Shaw	$2,777
Judiciary Square	$2,738
H Street Washington	$2,668
Foggy Bottom	$2,635
Near Northeast	$2,617
Downtown Washington	$2,616
North Capitol Street	$2,603
Howard University	$2,599
Adams Morgan	$2,594
Dupont Circle	$2,518
Logan Circle	$2,517
Eckington	$2,449
Kalorama Heights	$2,446
Forest Hills	$2,356
Georgetown	$2,352
Cleveland Park	$2,351
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,313
Barney Circle	$2,263
Cathedral Heights	$2,260
Glover Park	$2,239
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,193
Brookland	$2,177
Southwest Waterfront	$2,176
Le Droit Park	$2,165
Fort Lincoln	$2,153
North Cleveland Park	$2,145
Good Hope	$2,139
16th Street Heights	$2,118
Edgewood	$2,069
Chevy Chase	$2,068
Trinidad	$2,059
Brightwood	$1,940
Carver - Langston	$1,935
Fort Totten	$1,934
Langdon	$1,851
Pleasant Hill	$1,848
Buena Vista	$1,838
Mount Pleasant	$1,829
Petworth	$1,687
Shipley Terrace	$1,611
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,493
Congress Heights	$1,487
Fort Dupont	$1,465
Mayfair	$1,444
Fairlawn	$1,441
Bellevue	$1,397
Randle Highlands	$1,340
Skyland	$1,320

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Petworth is 20% lower than in 16th Street Heights

$1,687

Petworth rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $1,687

$2,118

16th Street Heights rent is 25% higher than Washington average

Average Rent $2,118

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Petworth apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.