
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Washington Square West area of Philadelphia.


Juniper Place

The Chancellor

1324 Locust St

927 Pine St

The Cosmopolitan

912 Spruce St

514 South Street

Spruce Tower

1114 Spruce St
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238 S 13th St

The Bradford

240 S 13th St

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715 Pine St, Unit 2

242 S 13th St

931 Spruce St

327 S 12th St

415 S 11th St

Waverly Court / Keppoch House

413 S 11th St
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937 Lombard St, Unit 102

The Kenmar

1218 Walnut St

4525 Walnut Associates LP

1029 Spruce St

The Ledger Residences

632 South St

1334 Walnut St

604 S Washington Square

1108 Locust St
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The Claridge

429 S 8th St

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322 S 10th St

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302 S 12th St

The Barrymore

Empire

717 Pine St

1320 Pine St

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Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square West Studio Apartments | $1,786 | $1,075 | $3,630 |
| Washington Square West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,332 | $7,685 |
| Washington Square West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,800 | $9,338 |
| Washington Square West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,453 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,395 | $4,395 | $4,395 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Square West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Washington Square West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square West area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Juniper Place priced from $1,075. The Claremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Washington Square West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Bradford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
| Spruce Tower | -13 | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Waverly Walkway | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square West, PA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square West area is the $2.85 price per square foot 528 Delancey St Model at 528 Delancey St, Unit #1 - Garden Apartment in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Washington Square West apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Waverly Court / Keppoch House starting at $1,636 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 Delancey St, Unit #1 - Garden Apartment | 528 Delancey St | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.72 |
| The Bradford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Waverly Walkway | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 715 Pine St, Unit 2 | 715 Pine St | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
| Spruce Tower | -13 | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Square West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Square West is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square West?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square West is 514 South Street which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Washington Square West costs $7,832.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Square West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Washington Square West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington Square West?
Cheap apartments in Washington Square West have an average cost of $1,423 which is $6,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square West.
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