Washington Square West

Townhouses and Urban Charm Within Center City
Home to Washington Square Park and beautiful brownstones, Washington Square West offers a neighborhood for any lifestyle. Cobblestone streets, hip restaurants, and and urban green spaces draw Philly natives and new residents to this neighborhood.
Median rents in Washington Square West
Studio
$
1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,900

Living in
Washington Square West

PATCO Line (New Jersey Transit)
Safe
Thomas Jefferson University
Extremely Walkable
Reading Terminal Market
Old Town
Gayborhood
Busy
Washington Square West — 8.9/10 Rating (based on 52 neighborhood reviews)
I love this neighborhood! It's great for walking around, exploring the brick, tree-lined streets, and picking up a coffee or snack nearby. You are walking distance to dozens of bars and restaurants, including 13th St as well as South St. Within 20 minutes, you can walk to the quiet charming Queen Village neighborhood or the bustling Rittenhouse area and the shopping district. Even though it's close to Center City, you still get a calm, neighborhood feel.
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1340 Lombard Street
You are basically in the same neighborhood as the UArts on-campus dorms. This makes you feel close to school and the activities of the university and lessens any worry about commute to school- such as lateness or delays. It is very safe, especially since you are in a building with a guard 24/7 and on a high floor.
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Center City One
Washington Square West is the perfect neighborhood to live in. It boasts a large park to enjoy the outdoors and has great restaurants and bars within walking distance. It's more residential and quieter than other neighborhoods but is extremely accessible to other parts of the city. It feels very safe in this area and has a mix of people who also love living here.
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The St James Apartments
I love Washington Square. The park nearby truly is a joy for my dog and I. Everything is in walking distance: restaurants, night life, tourist spots, PATCO/Subway, parks, Urgent Care/Jefferson, etc. The closest grocery store is five blocks, so, no complaints. Lots of people are always out and about and I've never felt unsafe walking around the area. Old City & Penns Landing are nearby, and so is South St. as well as Center City. It's a wonderful location for any and all ages.
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S. 7th Street
Great neighborhood in a great part of the city. Good restaurants, cafes, and attractions. Close to Reading Terminal Market and public transit. Very LGBTQ friendly. Walking distance from anything you could possibly want to do from day time activities to nightlife.
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Orlowitz Hall
Slightly more residential than if you go a few blocks north, so a little quieter, but can still be noisy. However, it's great being a 10 minute walk to pretty much anything you could want to do.
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NA
Probably more expensive than most of the city, but very convenient. Close to lots of stores and restaurants. Relatively safe and well-lit, but you still need to be alert
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Cosmopolitan Apartments
Plenty of coffee shops/stores/restaurants/bars. You walk outside and have so much to do within a few blocks. Great to walk to both the Delaware and Schukyll Rivers.
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1021 Pine St.
Can’t be beat. Right near work, restaurants and bars, pretty much equidistant to either river, beautiful tree-lined streets with so much character
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311 S 12th St
I absolutely love the neighborhood. You have Delis, walgreens, restaurants, target etc. everything is nearby. The people are very nice
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1114 Spruce St Apt 24
Love South Street! Center City is accessible if you want it, but you're also pretty close to South Philly and the Italian Market.
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Southstar Lofts
Amazing neighborhood right in the center of a lot of action. Walking distance to TONS of bars and restaurants. Far from campus.
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417 S Iseminger St
Lots of restaurants. Close to center city. Easy commute to Penn. Near dog park and grocery stores (Whole Foods/Acme)
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Juniper East Apartments
I love this area. Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital are nearby, and the place is so safe! We are right in the Gayborhood over here, and so its a great, accepting area to live. I am very impressed by the array of fabulous restaurants. Would highly recommend for someone looking to move into the area!
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Cosmopolitan Apartments
Great restaurants and bars, close to the river trail (both rivers). Highly recommend.
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501 S 13th St
Close to the grocery store and restaurant on South Street!
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Southstar Lofts
I love Washington Square West, aka the Gayborhood! It's close to all the amenities - bars, restaurants, grocery stores, public transportation, coffee shops, etc. Overall it's a very safe place to live.
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1026 Spruce Street Apt 1
Washington Square is very safe and quiet. Never had any problems living here. It’s a nice bubble away from center city.
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Hopkinson House
Generally safe especially. Weekend nights can get a little rowdy but not dangerous.
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1115 Spruce St
Close restaurants, whole foods, acme, Starbucks and pizza
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826B Lombard Street
Great neighborhood
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Southstar Lofts
Lots to do
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Southstar Lofts
Close to work and restaurants.
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The Franklin
ideal - friendly vibes
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265 S. 9th st Philadelphia PA
So-so. Can get noisy at night.
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517 S 9th Street
Nothing but good things to say about the area.
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Cosmopolitan Apartments
This is the ideal area to live if you're going to Jefferson. Anywhere in Washington Square West will put you around a 5 minute walk to campus. It's incredibly safe and I love that everyone around you is a Jefferson employee. There's tons of bars and restaurants in the area, all within walking distance.
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The Franklin Residences
The building is situated between Pennsylvania Hospital and Jefferson so it is a relatively safe and clean neighborhood. This does mean there are occasional ambulances or helicopters going by, but generally it isn’t too noisy. The subway and grocery stores (Acme or Whole Foods) are about half a mile away, but the walk is pleasant.
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Franklin House
Midtown village is a wonderful neighborhood. There are many restaurants, shops, bars, lounges all within walking distance. Public transportation is abundant and always on time, too. People here are generally friendly and the streets don't get too crowded as it does closer to Center City West. Everything you need is in this neighborhood!
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Cosmopolitan Apartments
I really enjoy this area. It's very close to lots of bars and restaurants, but not noisy at all. I used to live in Rittenhouse which is extremely nice but very loud and I often was kept up at night by cars honking and construction. The area now is extremely quiet at night. It's very safe and I feel fine walking by myself at night. It is close to reading terminal plus the grocery stores on south street. I like the proximity to the park as well!
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The Franklin
We love living in this neighborhood! It feels safe to walk in at night alone and we live two blocks from Independence Hall! With the new Fashion District under construction, it can get a little noisy at night with the construction.
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Thomas Lofts
It's a very nice area. There are lots of restaurants and bars, local small shops, and little parks. There's lots of green areas, lots of trees and lots of people out and about.
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Beacon Hill Apartments
Best neighborhood. It's fairly quiet yet within walking distance to Whole Foods on South st, Washington square, a number of great restaurants and Jefferson Hospital.
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Western Union Building
this is the GAYBORHOOD, not "Midtown Village"!! It's a great historically queer neighborhood with amazing restaurants and bars nearby, and lots of local parks.
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Cosmopolitan Apartments
I love this neighborhood! You're so close to everything! The gayborhood, Rittenhouse, South street, you're basically in the center of it all.
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1114 Spruce St
Many great restaurants, easy walk to old city, rittenhouse, and reading terminal. I almost always feel safe walking around after dark
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Orlowitz Hall
It is fairly safe with lots of great bars and restaurants. It is far from school, but you can catch the bus or the train close by.
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The Franklin
Amazing neighborhood! Close to Center City and tons of bars and restaurants. A little far from campus - around 40 minute walk.
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417 S Iseminger St
Really close walking distance to all the attractions in Old Town, Reading Terminal Market, shopping on Market Street, good food on Walnut Street, cheap food in Chinatown, AND the subway is right there. On the downside, Market Street often has homeless people between 7th and 10th streets and feels a bit unsafe at night
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Thomas Lofts
Great area, lots of young professionals live here. Plenty of things to do and places to eat.
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801 Walnut
Very safe, a lot of restaurants/bars. Close to PATCO. Also close to center city.
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801 Addison St, apt B, Philadelphia PA
Quiet yet vibrant neighborhood with all the things you could want within walking distance. Whole Foods, local supermarket, casual and fine dining, as well as shopping are all nearby and easily accessed without a car or public transportation.
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Southstar Lofts
its decently quiet for the city away from the bar scene. Gym, coffee shop, restaurants, all close by. "Everything fresh" just opened up down the street which is convenient for groceries.
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801 Walnut St
Can't beat the close proximity to restaurants, parks, hospital, campus library, etc.
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Orlowitz Hall
Living on Washington Square Park is beautiful! Easy to get everywhere.
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Hopkinson House
Good neighborhood for food and nightlife! Can be loud on the weekends, and if you're an early-morning person the stragglers from the night before can be a little iffy.
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Cosmopolitan Apartments
Beautiful area!
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Lyndon at the Curtis
Lovely
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Southstar Lofts
its nice
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ADLER MYERS
Nice area, close to south street and the park
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9th and Pine
Tons of cafes and restaurants
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The Claridge
Loud but fun
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Cosmopolitan Apartments


Getting to Know
Washington Square West

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: S 6th St to S Broad St
North to South Boundaries: Filbert St to South St
dining
BAP
Bleu Sushi
Brauhaus Schmitz
Mercato
grocery
Di Bruno Bros.
Whole Foods Market
convenience
Convenient Food Mart
Old Nelson Food Company
Walgreens
Wawa
fitness
Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia
Healing Arts Collective
Mama’s Wellness Joint
Platoon Fitness
parks
Louis I. Kahn Memorial Park
Seger Park
Starr Garden Playground
Washington Square Park
coffee
Big Gay Ice Cream
Evil Eye Café
J’aime French Bakery
Sweet Box Cupcakes
bus
21/9 (bus)
40 (bus)
45 (bus)
47 (bus)
rail
MFL (metro)
PATCO (rail)
PATCO (rail)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Washington Square West includes zip codes 19106, 19107, and 19147
Rent vs Own
53
% of Washington Square West residents are renters
Driving to Work
31
% of Washington Square West residents drive to work
New Construction
10
% of housing units in Washington Square West have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
53
%
<20 units
10
%
20-49 units
37
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
7
%
18 - 34
47
%
35 - 54
23
%
55+
24
%
Unit Mix
12
%
Studio
44
%
1 Bed
27
%
2 Bed
18
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
62
%
Undergrad Student
9
%
Grad Student
11
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
13
%
What Washington Square West Residents Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
6.0
social
8.0
management
7.0
safety
7.6

Best Apartments
in Washington Square West

The Atlantic
Studio $2,735
1 Bed $2,845
2 Beds $4,045

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1213 Walnut
Studio $2,039
1 Bed $1,887
2 Beds $2,367

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Academy House
Studio $1,495
1 Bed $1,675
2 Beds $1,900

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The Collins
1 Bed $1,816
2 Beds $3,370

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The Franklin Residences
Studio $1,610
1 Bed $1,807
2 Beds $3,182

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928 Spruce St

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