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507-515 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(610) 624-6936
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The Bradford

507-515 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(610) 624-6936
The Bradford in Philadelphia, PA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,250-$2,500Pricing
  • 440–907Square Feet

Rent Specials

Currently Offering One Month Credit on a 15-month lease!~~Pricing Reflects a One Month Credit on 15-month lease for select units.

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About The Bradford

Equally Appealing in Both Design and Function Experience the charm and history of Washington Square West from the comforts of your own apartment in one of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The Bradford apartment building was completed in July 2017 – offering high-end materials, premium appliances and fixtures, covered parking, enclosed dog run, and an outdoor tenant lounge with a community BBQ. This stunning apartment building offers the latest in modern living in one of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods. Residents enjoy new construction with a range of thoughtful floorplans, elegant interior finishes and great outdoor spaces, all within walking distance of the excitement and conveniences of downtown Philadelphia. The Bradford offers studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments with quality fixtures, NEST thermostats, energy-efficient appliances, custom cabinetry, and modern finishes. In the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel finishes, built-in microwave, subway tile shower walls, glass shower doors, and wall to wall hardwood floors. Contemporary living in one of Philadelphia’s classic historic districts.

The Bradford is located in the Washington Square West Neighborhood and 19147 Zip code of Philadelphia, PA. This community is professionally managed by OCF Realty LLC

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Community Bbq
  • Covered Parking
  • enclosed dog run
  • Open Floor Plan
  • Outdoor Lounge
  • Private Laundry

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Bradford offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,353 and having 440–907 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    0BR/1.0BA

    From $1,353

    Studio, 1 Bath, 440 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,353Available Now103440$1,000

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Warming Drawer

    Unit 103 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,353

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,250 - $1,850
  • 1 Bedroom

    1BR/1.0BA

    From $1,450

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 513 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,450Available Now1BR/1.0BA513 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Warming Drawer

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,450 - $2,100
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2BR/2.0BA

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 907 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,800Call for Availability2BR/2.0BA907 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Warming Drawer

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,800 - $2,500
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 26 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 2017

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 24 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$50

Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

  • Fees Not Specified

Cats

  • Fees Not Specified

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Community Bbq
  • Covered Parking
  • enclosed dog run
  • Open Floor Plan
  • Outdoor Lounge
  • Private Laundry

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Online Services
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • 24 Hour Access

Community Features

  • Walk Up
  • Lounge

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Controlled Access

Interior Features

  • Tenant Controlled Hvac
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Amenities

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Warming Drawer
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • High Ceilings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Carpet
  • Window Coverings
  • Hardwood Floors

Student Features

  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom
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507-515 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am–5:30 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Getting Around

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bradford

Where is The Bradford located?

The Bradford is located at 507-515 S 8th St near the Washington Square West area of Philadelphia, PA

What is the current rent range at The Bradford?

Studio at The Bradford currently start from $1,353. Call today for more info!

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Bradford are
  • Monday 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at The Bradford is: Currently Offering One Month Credit on a 15-month lease!~~Pricing Reflects a One Month Credit on 15-month lease for select units..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The The Bradford Apartments are 48.43% cheaper than the average apartment in the Washington Square West area, and 22.6% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Washington Square West Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,250$2,126-$876-41.2%
    1 Bedroom$1,450$2,662-$1,212-45.5%
    2 Bedroom$1,800$4,344-$2,544-58.6%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Philadelphia

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,250$1,551-$301-19.4%
    1 Bedroom$1,450$1,911-$461-24.1%
    2 Bedroom$1,800$2,379-$579-24.3%

    Methodology: On 10/10/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 729 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Bradford (Washington Square West), and 10895 other apartment communities in Philadelphia using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/10/2025

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Nearby Schools

Franklin Benjamin High School

The School District of Philadelphia
550 North Broad Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (466 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
2/10

McCall Gen George A School

The School District of Philadelphia
325 South 7th Street
Public School - Grades K-8 (628 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Bradford.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Kimmel Center for Performing Arts

260 South Broad Street
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

The Frankling Institute

222 N 20th St
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

Free Library of Philadephia

1901 Vine Street
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1800 South St
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

Target

179 Mifflin St
3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Lowe's

2106 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
4 minute drive / 1.65 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Thomas Jefferson University

1020 Walnut Street
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

1622 Chesnut Street
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

Drexel University - Center City Hahnemann Campus

1505 Race Street
3 minute drive / 1.27 miles away

Groceries

Acme Markets

309-337 S 5th St
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Lidl

16 Wolf St
4 minute drive / 1.64 miles away

Aldi

2603 S Front St
5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

Hospitals

Pennsylvania Hospital

800 Spruce Street
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Wills Eye Hospital

840 Walnut Street
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 South 11th Street
2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

Military Bases

Defense Personnel Support Center

4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

Philadelphia Naval Busi Center

7 minute drive / 3.33 miles away

Naval Inventory Control Point Philadelphia

16 minute drive / 7.79 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Jefferson Square Park

1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away

Independence Historical Park

5th & Chestnut
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away

Franklin Square

200 N 6th St
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

The Bradford has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Jefferson Square Park, Independence Historical Park, Franklin Square, Edgar Allen Poe Historical Site, and Bartram Gardens.

Restaurants and Dining

Pink Rose Pastry Shop

630 S 4th St
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel

210 West Rittenhouse Square
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

La Colombe Torrefaction

130 S. 19th Street
2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away

Shopping Centers

Washington Avenue

1001-1099 Washington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Dung Phat Plaza

1100-1120 Washington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Wing Phat Plaza

1122-1138 Washington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away

The Bradford has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Lombard-South-Broad Street Line

499 S Broad St
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Ellsworth-Federal-Broad Street Line

1401 Federal St
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

9th-10th & Locust St-PATCO Speedline

1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Philadelphia Studio Apartments $1,551$502$5,300
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,911$250$6,100
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,379$499$10,000+
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,888$599$10,000+
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,819$500$7,200
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,426$650$4,900
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments $3,062$1,850$4,100

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