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238 S 8th St #3, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA|Washington Square West
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant area with excellent access to culture and entertainment, the home sits within 1 mile of 349 museums and cultural centers, 1,423 restaurants, and 1,501 mixed-use spaces, and is close to a highly rated elementary school about 0.17 miles away. Nearby green spaces and wellness options are abundant, with 190 parks, 20 farmers markets or health food stores, 57 health and wellness centers, and on-site fitness or wellness programs. The location is also well-suited for pet owners, featuring 3 dog parks, 8 grooming services, 28 pet supply stores, and 12 pet hospitals within convenient reach.
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Wellness
Amenities for 238 S 8th St #3, Washington Square West
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Exterior Type: Masonry |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 238 S 8th St #3
Property Status: Active Fantastic one bedroom apartment available for rent in Wash West! Located one block from Washington Square Park, this one bedroom, one bath residence is available NOW. With a walk score of 99, this apartment is conveniently located within walking distance to Washington Square Park, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, ACME & Whole Food, plus countless restaurants & shopping in the Wash West neighborhood. There is an abundance of public transportation as well; Transit score of 100. Pets welcome with non-refundable pet deposit. This is a non-smoking building. Office Phone: (215) 869-0600 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 238 S 8th St #3 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Washington Square West |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19107 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Washington Square West
1-bedroom apartments at 238 S 8th St #3 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Washington Square West
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,593 |
| July 2024 | $1,553 |
| August 2024 | $1,524 |
| September 2024 | $1,501 |
| October 2024 | $1,505 |
| November 2024 | $1,529 |
| December 2024 | $1,534 |
| January 2025 | $1,528 |
| February 2025 | $1,532 |
| March 2025 | $1,521 |
| April 2025 | $1,504 |
| May 2025 | $1,531 |
| June 2025 | $1,535 |
| July 2025 | $1,512 |
| August 2025 | $1,495 |
| September 2025 | $1,496 |
| October 2025 | $1,487 |
| November 2025 | $1,465 |
| December 2025 | $1,484 |
| January 2026 | $1,439 |
| February 2026 | $1,430 |
| March 2026 | $1,450 |
| April 2026 | $1,452 |
| May 2026 | $1,492 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,680 |
| July 2024 | $1,600 |
| August 2024 | $1,595 |
| September 2024 | $1,596 |
| October 2024 | $1,575 |
| November 2024 | $1,524 |
| December 2024 | $1,548 |
| January 2025 | $1,519 |
| February 2025 | $1,572 |
| March 2025 | $1,565 |
| April 2025 | $1,620 |
| May 2025 | $1,595 |
| June 2025 | $1,636 |
| July 2025 | $1,667 |
| August 2025 | $1,669 |
| September 2025 | $1,687 |
| October 2025 | $1,697 |
| November 2025 | $1,657 |
| December 2025 | $1,624 |
| January 2026 | $1,666 |
| February 2026 | $1,693 |
| March 2026 | $1,719 |
| April 2026 | $1,711 |
| May 2026 | $1,741 |
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Schools near 238 S 8th St #3
Gen. George A. McCall School
325 s 7th st
philadelphia, PA, 19106
K-8Public
B+
Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center
949 north marshall st
philadelphia, PA, 19123
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center
900 w jefferson st
philadelphia, PA, 19122
PKPublic
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
K-11Public
C
Mosaic Early Learning - KCNA Center
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Washington Square West | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 238 S 8th St #3
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 238 S 8th St #3, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 238 S 8th St #3
Market at the Hopkins House
602 S Washington Sq
ACME Markets
309 S 5th St
Whole Foods Market
929 South St
ACME Markets
1001 South St
Market Street Gold
936 Market St
Leon's Jewelry
801 Sansom St
Dom Streater
319 S 10th St
Olivieri Michele
629 South St
Mindful Wear LLC
524 Lombard St
Prudence Just
617 South St
Starbucks
200 Washington SW West
Cafe Walnut Inc
703 Walnut St
Walnut Coffee
703 Walnut St
Bodhi Coffee
261 S 10th St
Jiggy Coffee
1000 Pine St
East Coast Pool League
740 Sansom St
Varga Bar
941 Spruce St
Locust Bar
235 S 10th St
Locust Tavern Ltd
235 S 10th St
Craftsman Row Saloon
112 S 8th St
Nuts to You
721 Walnut St
Shaking Seafood Inc
243 S 10th St
Di Bruno Bros-the Franklin
834 Chestnut St
Sweet Life Shoppe
740 South St
Desserts By Sprinkled Sweetness
510 S 5th St
Playground
Washington Square
Addison Street Park
Playground
Starr Garden Park
Ristorante La Buca
711 Locust St
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Sq
Talula's Daily
208 W Washington Sq
M Restaurant
225 S 8th St
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
727 Walnut St
8th St / Spruce St
Whitman Plaza to 5th-Godfrey, Whitmn Plz to 7th-Spg Grd via 9thst, Columbus-Dock to 50th-Woodland
Spruce St / 7th St
Columbus-Dock to 50th-Woodland
7th St / Spruce St
Whitman Plaza to 5th-Godfrey
Washington Sq / Locust St
Columbus-Dock to 50th-Woodland, Whitman Plaza to 5th-Godfrey
Locust St / 8th St
Columbus-Dock to 50th-Woodland
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Suburban Station
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Gray 30th Street
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9-10th and Locust
Westbound to Philadelphia
8th St Station / MFL
Market-Frankford Line
8th St / Market St / BSL
Broad Street Line
8th St / Market St / BSL
Broad Street Line
8th and Market
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