
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (53 Rentals)
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Juniper Place

250 S 13th St

The Chancellor

1218 Walnut St

514 South Street

The Bradford

Spruce Tower

1044 South St

1224 Chancellor St, Unit B
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1222 Chancellor St, Unit B

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The Cosmopolitan

411 S 11th St

1341 Lombard St

327 S 12th St

604 S Washington Square

1324 Locust St

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717 Walnut St

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429 S 8th St

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322 S 10th St

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427 S 8th St

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328 S 12th St

302 S 12th St

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Empire

717 Pine St

1320 Pine Street
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1131 Spruce St

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Jewelers Row

711 Walnut St

1316 Pine St

625 S 10th St

1020 Clinton St

1120 Locust Street

506 S 5th 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 | $1,689 | $1,075 | $2,880 |
| Washington Square West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,332 | $6,352 |
| Washington Square West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,705 | $1,395 | $6,875 |
| Washington Square West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,268 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 53 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 |
| The Lenox Condos | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| 1131 Spruce St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 625 S 10th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1120 Locust Street | 1120 Locust Street - #101 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Spruce Tower | -07 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
| The Bradford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square West, PA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square West area is the $2.67 price per square foot 317 6th S St Model at 317 6th S St, Unit 1R in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Washington Square West apartment is the 528 Delancey St Model at 528 Delancey St, Unit #1 - Garden Apartment starting at $2,425 with a $2.85 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 6th S St, Unit 1R | 317 6th S St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 528 Delancey St, Unit #1 - Garden Apartment | 528 Delancey St | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 717 Walnut St | 717 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Bradford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The Ledger Residences | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| The Lenox Condos | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
| 1131 Spruce St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square West?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square West is Juniper Place which is listed at $1,385, while the average apartment in Washington Square West costs $2,288.
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 18 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 $1,073 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square West.
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