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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (59 Rentals)
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$950 - $1,646Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Spruce Tower
1228 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Juniper Place
247-249 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Claremont
310 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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$1,075 - $1,725Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Chancellor
206 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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207 S 13th St, Unit 3rd Floor Rear
207 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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$1,250 - $2,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bradford
507-515 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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The Cosmopolitan
221 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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$1,350 - $1,9251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
514 South Street
514 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
1329 Lombard St
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409-15 S 11th St
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507 S 8th St
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$1,444 - $3,095Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Waverly Court / Keppoch House
412-426 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
407 S 11th St
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258 S 9th St
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1334 Walnut St
1334 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1300 Spruce St
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412 S 13th St
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1301 Bainbridge St, Unit 2 Bedroom
1301 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide
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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 | $1,936 | $898 | $3,670 |
| Washington Square West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $1,800 | $8,850 |
| Washington Square West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,411 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Claremont priced from $1,075. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Washington Square West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Spruce Tower | -07 | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
| The Chancellor | 04 | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Franklin House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,553 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square West, PA
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square West area is the $2.08 price per square foot 1104 Pine St Model at 1104 Pine St, Unit 1 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Washington Square West apartment is the 820 South St Model at 820 South St, Unit 2F starting at $2,200 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. |
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| 1104 Pine St, Unit 1 | 1104 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 820 South St, Unit 2F | 820 South St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 714 Chestnut St, Unit 2F | 714 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Chancellor | 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 207 S 13th St, Unit 3rd Floor Rear | 207 S 13th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
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 $1,700.
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 $8,302.
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 26 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 $1,034 which is $7,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square West.
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