
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Washington Square West area of Philadelphia.


Juniper Place

The Claremont

The Chancellor

1324 Locust St, Unit 618, Unit 618

1324 Locust St, Unit 412, Unit 412

The Cosmopolitan

514 South Street

The Bradford

Total Monthly Price
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R
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Spruce Tower

604 S Washington Square

1300 Spruce St

625 South St

238 S 13th St

1326 Spruce St

1218 Walnut St

Waverly Court / Keppoch House

The Kenmar

Total Monthly Price
715 Pine St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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927 Clinton St

The Ledger Residences

413 S 11th St

1334 Walnut St

1128 Walnut St

233 S 6th St

Total Monthly Price
317 6th S St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

1104 Spruce St

The Claridge

429 S 8th St
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302 S 12th St

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Empire

717 Pine St

1320 Pine St

Wodfy

Jewelers Row

1324 Locust St

1316 Pine St

1020 Clinton 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 | $1,824 | $1,045 | $3,555 |
| Washington Square West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,332 | $7,207 |
| Washington Square West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,043 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 64 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 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| Spruce Tower | -05 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Chancellor | 04 | 1BR,1BA | $1,620 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
| The Kenmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 210 South 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,651 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square West, PA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square West area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Waverly Court / Keppoch House in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,636. The second greatest value Washington Square West apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 4525 Walnut Associates LP starting at $2,025 with a $2.55 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 317 6th S St, Unit 3F | 317 6th S St | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| The Ledger Residences | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| The Chancellor | 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| The Kenmar | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 725 Sansom St | 725 Sansom St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
| Spruce Tower | -05 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
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 $1,651.
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 $10,147.
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 $1,478 which is $8,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square West.
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