
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $605 (103 Rentals)
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525 Normandy Ave

424 N Hilton St

4108 Groveland Ave

5118 Gwynn Oak Ave

Palmer Court

602 Denison St

Greenwich Gardens

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1105 Walnut Ave

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Carlyle Landing Apartments

317 NORTH Ave

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5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 3

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4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment
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2220 Lyndhurst Ave

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4304 Garrison Blvd, Unit Apt C

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3807 Garrison Blvd

The Hills at Milford Mill

3924 Fairview Ave

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5342 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 2

4010 Ridgewood Ave

Wildwood Gardens Apartments

4101 Fernhill Ave, Unit 3

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3001 Lawina Rd, Unit 1

272 N Hilton St

400 Normandy Ave, Unit 400 BLOCK OF MOUNT HOLLY

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3320 Gwynns Falls Pky, Unit B

3411 Duvall Ave
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Westview Commons

Cold Spring Lane

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Clarke Manor

2207 Allendale Rd

Dickey Hill Forest Apartments

Dolfield Townhomes

Woodland Gardens I

Uplands

3704 W Belvedere Ave
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Purnell, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Purnell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnell Studio Apartments | $1,124 | $933 | $1,404 |
| Purnell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $650 | $1,629 |
| Purnell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $950 | $1,915 |
| Purnell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,125 | $2,199 |
| Purnell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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. Palmer Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Purnell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View at Woodlawn | One-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $605 |
| Palmer Court | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $840 |
| Greenwich Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $930 |
| St Agnes Apartments | Jr. 1 bath | Studio, 1BA | $933 |
| The Reserve at West Hills | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,040 |
| 3908 Groveland Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| 2401 Garrison Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,130 |
| Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom - 684 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3001 Lawina Rd Model at 3001 Lawina Rd, Unit 1 in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the 4304 Garrison Blvd Model at 4304 Garrison Blvd, Unit Apt C in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting at $1,190 with a $1.03 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Purnell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 Lawina Rd, Unit 1 | 3001 Lawina Rd | 2BR, 1BA | $0.90 |
| 4304 Garrison Blvd, Unit Apt C | 4304 Garrison Blvd | 3BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| 5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 3 | 5312 Gwynn Oak Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.22 |
| Madera Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
| 3908 Groveland Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| 3407 Elgin Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.56 |
| 2401 Garrison Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| Park View at Woodlawn | One-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.86 |
| Greenwich Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.55 |
| Palmer Court | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Purnell, Baltimore, MD
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School
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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 $1,367.
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 16 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 $234 which is $1,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Purnell.
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