
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (58 Rentals)
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The Claremont

The Chancellor

Juniper Place

409-15 S 11th St

1321 Spruce St

201 S 13th St

The Bradford

918 Pine St

The Cosmopolitan
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514 South Street

1329 Lombard St

830 South St

Waverly Court / Keppoch House

407 S 11th St

The Ledger Residences

717 Sansom St

723 Sansom St

412 S 13th St

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319 S Juniper St

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1218 Walnut St

1300 Spruce St

1029 Spruce St

901 Clinton St

1104 Spruce St

The Claridge

429 S 8th St

901 Clinton Street
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322 S 10th St

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Clinton Place

Spruce Court Apartments

201 S 13th St

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427 S 8th St

328 S 12th St

302 S 12th St

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145 S 13th St

717 Pine St

1320 Pine St

Wodfy

Jewelers Row

1316 Pine St

1020 Clinton St

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1311 Spruce Street
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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 | $1,811 | $1,050 | $3,670 |
| Washington Square West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,200 | $6,100 |
| Washington Square West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $1,800 | $9,601 |
| Washington Square West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,148 | $7,504 | $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. The Chancellor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Chancellor | 03 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Spruce Tower | -04 | Studio,1BA | $1,278 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
| The Ledger Residences | 1217 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Franklin House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square West, PA
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square West area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1104 Pine St Model at 1104 Pine St, Unit 1 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Washington Square West apartment is the 508 South St Model at 508 South St, Unit 300 starting at $1,975 with a $1.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1104 Pine St, Unit 1 | 1104 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 508 South St, Unit 300 | 508 South St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 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 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1334 Walnut St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Franklin House Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Chancellor | 03 | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
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 $9,166.
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 28 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 $1,163 which is $8,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square West.
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