Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (10 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 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Dolfield Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolfield Townhomes

3701 Dolfield AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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3320 Presstman St
1 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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Park View At Woodlawn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View At Woodlawn

2020 Featherbed LnGwynn Oak, MD 21207
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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 Studio unit found at Nottingham South priced from $950. St Agnes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $973. Here are the most affordable Purnell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham SouthStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,1BA$973
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD

As of August 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $1.55 price per square foot 606 N Woodington Rd Model at 606 N Woodington Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the Phase 2 - 2 Bedroom Model at Uplands starting at $1,500 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Violetville 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.
606 N Woodington Rd, Unit 2606 N Woodington Rd3BR,1BA$1.55
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
5533 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit 25533 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom with Den4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Gwynnbrook TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome - 896 sqft2BR,1BA$1.49
Ashburton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42
Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 705 sqft1BR,1BA$1.60
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Purnell, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #251

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Purnell Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Purnell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Purnell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Purnell is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Purnell?

The cheapest apartment in Purnell is St Agnes Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Purnell costs $3,200.

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 5 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 $145 which is $3,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Purnell.

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