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

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Cheap Apartments in the Joseph Lee area of Baltimore.

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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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146 N East Ave

BaltimoreMD21224
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Regent Apartments
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 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial at Conkling

201 S Conkling StBaltimore, MD 21224
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148 N East Ave

BaltimoreMD21224

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Canton Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canton Overlook

1617 Broening HwyBaltimore, MD 21224
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$683
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$945
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Foundry by the ParkBethlehem Townhome1BR,1BA$1,225
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,235
HOHMStudio-A6Studio,1BA$1,345
The LucieStudio (485 SF)Studio,1BA$1,578
Lofts at Yard 56Pemco: 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.20
Domain Brewers HillPlan B (A1B)1BR,1BA$1.98
1212 EastA1H1BR,1BA$2.18
Foundry by the ParkStillwater2BR,1BA$1.67
101 Ellwood1 Bed Plus1BR,1BA$2.21
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement3129 Eastern Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
Portside Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.26
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1.91
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,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

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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