Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (58 Rentals)

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property at 2926 E Fayette St

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 2213 Belair Rd

$1,000 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2213 Belair Rd

BaltimoreMD21213

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property at 357 Folcroft St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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357 Folcroft St, Unit A

357 Folcroft St
BaltimoreMD21224
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446 N Linwood Ave
$1,300
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446 N Linwood Ave

446 N Linwood AveBaltimore, MD 21224
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Moravia Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Arms Apartments

6000-6006 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Moravia Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Gardens

6052-6056 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Regent Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regent Apartments

6518 Brown AveBaltimore, MD 21224
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Moravia Park Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moravia Park Drive

6020 Moravia Park DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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The Imperial at Conkling
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial at Conkling

201 S Conkling StBaltimore, MD 21224
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property at 618 N Bouldin St

$1,000 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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618 N Bouldin St

BaltimoreMD21205
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Canton Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canton Overlook

1617 Broening HwyBaltimore, MD 21224
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property at 1405 N Decker Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1405 N Decker Ave, Unit 2

1405 N Decker Ave
BaltimoreMD21213

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Joseph Lee, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Joseph Lee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Joseph Lee area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ priced from $923. Liberty Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Joseph Lee apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$923
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,120
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,178
Portside Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1,206
The Hamlet LoftsThe BouldinStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3001 Hudson St Model at 3001 Hudson St, Unit B in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the The Cosmo Model at O'Donnell Apartments starting at $2,899 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joseph Lee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3001 Hudson St, Unit B3001 Hudson St2BR,2BA$1.23
O'Donnell ApartmentsThe Cosmo3BR,2BA$2.07
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
446 N Linwood Ave446 N Linwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
54 Broadship Rd, Unit Basment54 Broadship Rd2BR,1BA$1.66
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1.82
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.07
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.96
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joseph Lee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Joseph Lee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Joseph Lee is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joseph Lee?

The cheapest apartment in Joseph Lee is Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ which is listed at $923, while the average apartment in Joseph Lee costs $2,913.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Joseph Lee?

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 2 regular apartments in Joseph Lee 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 Joseph Lee?

Cheap apartments in Joseph Lee have an average cost of $1,209 which is $1,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.

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