Cheap Homes for Rent in Purnell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (23 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 1 Bed unit found at The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) priced from $628. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$628
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
Park View at WoodlawnOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
Nottingham Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Purnell area is the $1.51 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft Model at Gwynnbrook Townhomes in the in the Walbrook neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Purnell apartment is the 3b_r Model at Ashburton starting at $1,399 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton 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.
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.51
Ashburton3b_r3BR,1BA$1.37
3615 Mohawk Ave2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
The Reserve at West Hills2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Crescent PointeCypress2BR,2BA$1.56
Palmer Court3/1.003BR,1BA$1.43
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purnell

What type of rentals are currently available in Purnell?

There are currently 216 Apartments for Rent in Purnell, MD with pricing that ranges from $775 to $2,299. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Purnell ranging from $550 to $6,100.

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 $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,473.

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