Average Rent in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Washington Square West rentals average $1,540 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $163 (-9.39%) year-over-year from $1,736 to $1,573. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $161 (8.82%) year-over-year from $1,820 to $1,980. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $542 (23.99%) year-over-year from $2,258 to $2,799. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (3.62%) year-over-year from $6,032 to $6,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,433 (-36.13%) year-over-year from $6,733 to $4,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 33.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$37.00	$1,573	$1,736 (-9.39%)	$1,262 (24.64%)
1 BR	$36.72	$1,980	$1,820 (8.82%)	$1,655 (19.64%)
2 BR	$33.39	$2,799	$2,258 (23.99%)	$2,250 (24.40%)
3 BR	$36.11	$6,250	$6,032 (3.62%)	$3,325 (87.97%)
4+ BR	$34.16	$4,300	$6,733 (-36.13%)	$5,142 (-16.37%)

Historical Rents in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Washington Square West

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Washington Square West. The average rent in Washington Square West is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,675 per month.

Let's compare Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is 55.52% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.42% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA are about 36.60% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,475	$1,595	$1,695
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,720	$1,875	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,350	$1,800	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,930	$2,513	$2,213
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,675

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Square West

There are a total of 38 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square West. Some of these neighborhoods include Belmont, Spruce Hill, and Kingsessing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 38 total neighborhoods in or near Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Washington Square West's average rent, which is actually $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Square West, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,622 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington Square West. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,400
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,400	$1,960	$1,465
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,050	$1,699	$1,475
Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,320	$1,458	$1,490
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,250	$1,350	$1,500
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,365	$1,525	$1,550
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,275	$1,497	$1,597
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,438	$1,650	$1,599
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,602	$2,050	$1,670
Haverford North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,538	$2,200	$1,675
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,660	$2,150	$1,683
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,025	$1,288	$1,650	$1,700
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,625	$1,900	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,746	$1,675	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,700	$1,963	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,199	$1,416	$1,825	$1,885
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,042	$1,773	$1,988
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,395	$1,595	$1,995
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,795	$2,383	$1,995
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,839	$2,050	$1,995
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,989	$2,300	$2,050
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,033	$2,950	$2,054
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$2,177	$3,072	$2,194
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,100	$2,895	$2,195
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,637	$2,375	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$2,245	$3,103	$2,225
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,367	$2,349	$3,280	$2,342
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,627	$2,400	$2,395
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,565	$3,874	$2,548
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$2,691	$2,850	$2,622

Top Counties Near Washington Square West

There are a total of 13 counties located by Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,213. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,725, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is 36.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is 21.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is 24.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Upper Darby, PA	$1,500	$1,300	$1,448	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,720	$1,875	$1,800
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,499	$2,000	$2,200
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,930	$2,513	$2,213
Gloucester, NJ	$995	$1,498	$1,884	$2,300
Burlington, NJ	$1,550	$1,549	$2,100	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,775	$2,298	$2,525
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,995	$2,450	$2,540
Lower Merion, PA	N/A	$1,825	$2,590	$2,725

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Square West

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,875. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,175 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,175. That's at least $29 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is $1,589 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,988 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,273	$2,098	$2,895	$2,179
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$2,050	$2,798	$2,185
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,744	$2,425	$3,745	$2,400
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,895	$2,600	$2,064
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$2,025	$2,583	$2,100
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,270	$1,500	$2,050	$1,960
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,895	$2,250	$1,950
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,281	$1,490	$1,895	$1,798
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$1,833	$1,598	$1,900	$1,900
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,346	$1,469	$1,800	$1,675

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Square West Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,540 and an average price per square feet of $37.00. There are a total of 45 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Square West.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $36.72. There are a total of 109 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Square West.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $33.39. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Square West.

How have rent prices in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.