
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (42 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Joseph Lee area of Baltimore.


138 Rochester Pl, Unit Bedroom rear side

Raven Run Apartments

2726 Beryl Ave

110 N Haven St

3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement

111 S Linwood Ave

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Boston Crossing

6605 O'Donnell St
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303 Folcroft St

3812 Erdman Ave

The Hamlet Lofts

Highland Haus

3535 Lyndale Ave

407 N Lakewood Ave
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146 N East Ave

3908 Claremont St

148 N East Ave

3899 Erdman Ave

618 N Bouldin St

3160 Lyndale Ave
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900 Ponca St

2929 Pulaski Hwy

2737 Dillon St

444 N Robinson St

1001 N Janney St

823 N Belnord Ave

Liberty Springs

Foundry by the Park
Joseph Lee, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joseph Lee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Joseph Lee Studio Apartments | $1,570 | $1,000 | $2,625 |
Joseph Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $845 | $4,485 |
Joseph Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,095 | $5,440 |
Joseph Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $1,695 | $3,949 |
Joseph Lee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $3,620 | $3,620 |
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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 Portside Apartments priced from $683. Raven Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Joseph Lee apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Portside Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Foundry by the Park | Bethlehem Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
HOHM | Studio-A6 | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
The Lucie | Studio (485 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,578 |
Lofts at Yard 56 | Pemco: 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated Model at Raven Run Apartments in the in the East Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the Plan B (A1B) Model at Domain Brewers Hill starting at $1,940 with a $1.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Domain Brewers Hill | Plan B (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
1212 East | A1H | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Foundry by the Park | Stillwater | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
101 Ellwood | 1 Bed Plus | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement | 3129 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Getting Around the Joseph Lee Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,605.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joseph Lee?
The cheapest apartment in Joseph Lee is Portside Apartments which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in Joseph Lee costs $3,620.
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 7 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 $1,469 which is $2,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.
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