Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (41 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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Cadillac Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Apartments

5525-5527 Cadillac AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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3512 Clifton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3512 Clifton Ave

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

Parkway Overlook

1610 Hilton StBaltimore, MD 21216
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2905 Garrison Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2905 Garrison Blvd

2905 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Alto Road Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Road Complex

2609 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lane Apartments

2924 W Cold Spring LnBaltimore, MD 21215
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Forest Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

2801 Forest Glen RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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The Dorothy J
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorothy J

3915 Liberty Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Ashburton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashburton

2742 N Rosedale StBaltimore, MD 21216

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Wildwood Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wildwood Gardens

1307 Wildwood PkyBaltimore, MD 21229
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Groveland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groveland Apartments

3906-3910 Groveland AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Liberty Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Towers

6800 Liberty RdBaltimore, MD 21207
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3921 Maine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3921 Maine Ave

3921 Maine AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Oaks at Liberty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Liberty

3501 Howard Park AveGwynn Oak, MD 21207
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St Agnes Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Agnes Apartments

1205 Saint Agnes LnWoodlawn, 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 The Reserve at West Hills priced from $1,040. Carlyle Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here are the most affordable Purnell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at West HillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
Carlyle Landing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,064
Ashburton1bl1BR,1BA$1,075
Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 684 sqft1BR,1BA$1,115
Windsor Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,119
Nottingham Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1,150
Madera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,162
Greens At Forest Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Carlyle Landing Apartments in the in the Beechfield neighborhood starting from $1,864. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the 2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome Model at Catons Villas North Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the West Forest Park 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.
Carlyle Landing Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.69
Catons Villas North Townhomes2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Ashburton2b2BR,1BA$1.39
Seton Park2 Bedroom First Floor2BR,1BA$1.59
Crescent PointeEvergreen2BR,1BA$1.65
4013 W Forest Park Ave, Unit 34013 W Forest Park Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Nottingham Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1.64
Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 684 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 Carlyle Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,064, while the average apartment in Purnell costs $1,730.

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 11 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 $223 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Purnell.

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