Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $550 (43 Rentals)

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property at 503 N Lakewood Ave
$550 - $800

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Base Rent$550 - $800

Total Monthly Price$550 - $800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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503 N Lakewood Ave

BaltimoreMD21205
property at 3627 Pulaski Hwy
$600 - $800
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3627 Pulaski Hwy

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 2926 E Fayette St
$750 - $2,650

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Base Rent$750 - $2,650

Total Monthly Price$750 - $2,650
1 To 5 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
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2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 3708 Erdman Ave
$925
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3708 Erdman Ave

BaltimoreMD21213
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$925 - $1,000
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2213 Belair Rd

BaltimoreMD21213
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property at 215 S Eaton St
$1,099 - $1,450
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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215 S Eaton St

BaltimoreMD21224

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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
property at 148 N East Ave
$850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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148 N East Ave

BaltimoreMD21224
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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 3914 Erdman Ave
$1,250
3 Bedroom Rentals
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3914 Erdman Ave

BaltimoreMD21213
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Liberty Springs
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Springs

113 Kinship RdDundalk, MD 21222

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Portside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Portside Apartments

2125 Cameron DrDundalk, MD 21222
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Fairlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairlawn Apartments

7412 Alvah AveDundalk, MD 21222
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Merritt Station
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merritt Station

1430 Merritt BlvdDundalk, MD 21222

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. Portside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. 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
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,005
Raven Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH JR1BR,1BA$1,020
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,188
The Hamlet LoftsThe BouldinStudio,1BA$1,350
HOHMStudio-A1AStudio,1BA$1,380
3200 Fait Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,450
923 S East Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $2.07 price per square foot The Cosmo Model at O'Donnell Apartments in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the 446 N Linwood Ave Model at 446 N Linwood Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,550 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor 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.
O'Donnell ApartmentsThe Cosmo3BR,2BA$2.07
446 N Linwood Ave, Unit 2446 N Linwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
3200 Fait Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.90
2922 Hudson St, Unit Apt. B2922 Hudson St2BR,2BA$1.95
Domain Brewers HillPlan B (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.02
The Porter Brewers HillB1BR,1BA$2.41
Portside Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.85
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1.84
Raven Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH JR1BR,1BA$1.79

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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 $1,525.

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 $2,037.

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 10 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 $385 which is $1,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.

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