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

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property at 1218 Walnut St

$1,240 - $1,740

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1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1324 Locust St

$1,125 - $1,575

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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717 Walnut St
$1,595 - $2,500
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717 Walnut St

717 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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property at 518 S 13th St

$1,600

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518 S 13th St, Unit 3

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
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1104 Spruce St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1104 Spruce St

1104 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Claridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Claridge

319 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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429 S 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

429 S 8th St

429 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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901 Clinton Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 Clinton Street

901 Clinton StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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322 S 10th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

322 S 10th St

322 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

1216-1218 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Clinton Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Place

324 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Walnut Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Square Apartments

201 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Morris Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Morris Apartments

311 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Lenox Condos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lenox Condos

250 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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427 S 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

427 S 8th St

427 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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328 S 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

328 S 12th St

328 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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302 S 12th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

302 S 12th St

302 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Barrymore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Barrymore

238-248 S Camac StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Empire
1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire

145 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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717 Pine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

717 Pine St

717 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1320 Pine Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1320 Pine Street

1320 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

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1131 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

1131 Spruce St

1131 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Wodfy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wodfy

320 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Jewelers Row
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jewelers Row

802 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1316 Pine St
Studio Apartments

1316 Pine St

1316 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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625 S 10th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

625 S 10th St

625 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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1020 Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 Clinton St

1020 Clinton StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Juniper East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper East Apartments

1329 Lombard StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
1131 Spruce St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
625 S 10th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,495
1120 Locust Street1120 Locust Street - #101Studio,1BA$1,500
Spruce Tower-071BR,1BA$1,595
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,636
The Bradford1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,715
1334 Walnut St1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
317 6th S St, Unit 1R317 6th S St2BR,2BA$2.67
528 Delancey St, Unit #1 - Garden Apartment528 Delancey St1BR,1BA$2.85
717 Walnut St717 Walnut St2BR,1BA$2.94
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
4525 Walnut Associates LP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.52
1334 Walnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.00
The Bradford1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74
The Ledger Residences1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.66
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.94
1131 Spruce St0BR/1.0BAStudio ,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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