
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (66 Rentals)
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5336 Cordelia Ave

4626 Reisterstown Rd

4626 Reisterstown Rd

3701 W Forest Park Ave

823 N Woodington Rd

3617 Springdale Ave

823 N Woodington Rd

3121 Windsor Ave

5118 Gwynn Oak Ave
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4108 Groveland Ave

3220 Brightwood Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

3825 Milford Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

5336 Cordelia Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

3113 Presbury St

3523 Edmondson Ave

627 Denison St
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627 Denison St

Cold Spring Lane

4310 Ridgewood Ave

Palmer Court

3509 Edmondson Ave

3925 Fairview Ave, Unit 3

721 N Woodington Rd

3723 Nortonia Rd

Greenwich Gardens

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Nottingham Gardens

4129 W Forest Park Ave

6706 Windsor Mill Rd

400 Mt Holly St

Belvieu Bridge

3908 Belle Ave

3320 Presstman St

Westchester Gardens

5009 Norwood Ave
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Pangea Oaks

3011 Garrison Blvd

3302 Clifton Ave

3512 Clifton Ave

Cadillac Apartments

Woodland Gardens II

Nottingham South

Elmer Apartments

2210 Roslyn Ave

Parkway Overlook
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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 | $1,175 | $1,051 | $1,299 |
| Purnell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $550 | $1,574 |
| Purnell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $775 | $1,850 |
| Purnell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $895 | $2,299 |
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There are currently 66 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View at Woodlawn | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $605 |
| Cold Spring Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Palmer Court | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2210 Roslyn Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Nottingham Gardens | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Madera Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,162 |
| Gwynn Oaks Landing Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom - 684 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Crescent Pointe | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
| Windsor Forest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| 3407 Elgin Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| Carlyle Landing Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Gwynnbrook Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Fairway Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | The Greenview Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 3615 Mohawk Ave | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Catons Villas North Townhomes | 2 bd/ 1.5 ba Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
| Palmer Court | 3/1.00 | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 3407 Elgin Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cold Spring Lane | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Park View at Woodlawn | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Best Local Schools in Purnell, Baltimore, MD
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle
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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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