Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (27 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 1 Bed unit found at Uplands priced from $583. St Agnes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Purnell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$583
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,1BA$933
Nottingham SouthStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030
The Reserve at West HillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 605 sqft1BR,1BA$1,080
Crescent PointeBirch1BR,1BA$1,156

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3914 Garrison Blvd Model at 3914 Garrison Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the 3007 Oakley Ave Model at 3007 Oakley Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Northwest Baltimore 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.
3914 Garrison Blvd, Unit 23914 Garrison Blvd4BR,1BA$1.10
3007 Oakley Ave, Unit 13007 Oakley Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.51
5533 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit 25533 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Seton Park2 Bedroom Second Floor2BR,1BA$1.60
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42
3001 Oakley Ave, Unit 23001 Oakley Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
UplandsPhase 2 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Purnell, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #268

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,156.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Purnell?

The cheapest apartment in Purnell is Uplands which is listed at $583, while the average apartment in Purnell costs $1,937.

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 6 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 $126 which is $1,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Purnell.

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