Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Washington Square West

$1,695/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington Square West is $1,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington Square West

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington Square West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Washington Square West have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Washington Square West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington Square West is $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Square West run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,695

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,460

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$4,483

11%

8%

4 bedroom

$19,035

159%

72%

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,460

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,483

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$19,035

Last 30 days

159%

Last year

72%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Washington Square West and Bella Vista Southwark by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington Square West

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

1022 Pine St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Square West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Historic Keystone House

1022 Pine St #2R, Philadelphia, PA 19107

1 bed

1 bath

$1,190

928-930 Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

928-930 Pine St

928 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

1114 Spruce St #26 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Washington Square West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

1114 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 - 26

1114 Spruce St #26, Philadelphia, PA 19107

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

1320 Pine St #1F - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Washington Square West condo for rent in Philadelphia

1320 Pine St #1F, Philadelphia, PA 19107

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395

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Frequently asked questions for Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington Square West rental market.

How much is rent in Washington Square West?

The average rent in Washington Square West is $1,695 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington Square West?

Average rent prices in Washington Square West have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Washington Square West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington Square West is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington Square West?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington Square West, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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