
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (33 Rentals)
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3908 Claremont St

3009 Federal St

Raven Run Apartments

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

2726 Beryl Ave

315 S Newkirk St

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes
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Boston Crossing

2803 Edison Hwy

2926 E Fayette St, Unit Unit 5 Basement APT

3535 Lyndale Ave

3733 Bonview Ave, Unit 2
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3224 E Baltimore St

414 Elrino St

618 N Bouldin St
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1237 N Curley St

104 Willow Spring Rd

102 Ventnor Terrace

1629 Searles Rd

1629 Searles Rd
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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 | $1,672 | $1,145 | $2,775 |
Joseph Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $845 | $4,104 |
Joseph Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,095 | $4,648 |
Joseph Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,400 | $4,534 |
Joseph Lee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,900 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Portside Apartments priced from $821. Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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 | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $821 |
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Savannah | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
HOHM | Studio-A4 | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $1.67 price per square foot Plan Fa (B2B) Model at Domain Brewers Hill in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,198. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths Model at Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,906 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Patterson Place 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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Domain Brewers Hill | Plan Fa (B2B) | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
Highland Haus | Harbor | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
Portside Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
3208 Eastern Ave, Unit #B | 3208 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
6201 Eastern Ave, Unit 1 | 6201 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
3518 Bank St, Unit Unit 3 | 3518 Bank St | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJoseph Lee, Baltimore, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joseph Lee?
The cheapest apartment in Joseph Lee is Raven Run Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Joseph Lee costs $3,300.
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 11 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 $1,107 which is $2,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.
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