Cheap Homes for Rent in Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (18 Rentals)

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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 Crescent Pointe priced from $926. Nottingham South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Purnell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent PointePalmStudio,1BA$926
Nottingham SouthStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$950
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,1BA$973
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3706 Dolfield Ave Model at 3706 Dolfield Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft Model at Gwynnbrook Townhomes starting at $1,665 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Walbrook 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.
3706 Dolfield Ave, Unit #13706 Dolfield Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.53
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Carlyle Landing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
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
Ashburton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42
Greens At Forest Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1.56
Nottingham GardensLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purnell

What type of rentals are currently available in Purnell?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD with pricing that ranges from $895 to $3,422. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Purnell ranging from $550 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Purnell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Purnell ranges from $550 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,136.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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