Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (66 Rentals)

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Belvieu Bridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belvieu Bridge

3915-3921 Belvieu AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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3908 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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3320 Presstman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3320 Presstman St

3320 Presstman StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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5009 Norwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 Norwood Ave

5007-5009 Norwood AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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3302 Clifton Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3302 Clifton Ave

3302-3306 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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3512 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

3512-3516 Clifton AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Cadillac Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Apartments

5525-5527 Cadillac AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Woodland Gardens II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Gardens II

4701 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Nottingham South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nottingham South

707 Nottingham RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Elmer Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmer Apartments

2301 Monticello RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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2210 Roslyn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2210 Roslyn Ave

2210 Roslyn AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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Parkway Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Overlook

1610 Hilton StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Purnell, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Purnell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Purnell area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Park View at Woodlawn priced from $605. Cold Spring Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Purnell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View at WoodlawnOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$605
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Nottingham Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1,150
Madera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,162
Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 684 sqft1BR,1BA$1,210
Crescent PointeBirch1BR,1BA$1,216
Windsor Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,229
3407 Elgin Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Carlyle Landing Apartments starting at $1,649 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Beechfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Purnell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.69
Carlyle Landing Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.50
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.50
Fairway Ridge Apartments and TownhomesThe Greenview Renovated2BR,2BA$1.37
3615 Mohawk Ave2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Palmer Court3/1.003BR,1BA$1.43
3407 Elgin Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Park View at WoodlawnOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Purnell Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Purnell?

The cheapest apartment in Purnell is Park View at Woodlawn which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in Purnell costs $1,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Purnell?

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 15 regular apartments in Purnell 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 Purnell?

Cheap apartments in Purnell have an average cost of $299 which is $1,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Purnell.

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