Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (50 Rentals)

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315 S Newkirk St

BaltimoreMD21224

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121 S Conkling 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
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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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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

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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 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$999
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Merlot1BR,1BA$1,100
Foundry by the ParkStillwater2BR,1BA$1,250
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,360
HOHMStudio-A4Studio,1BA$1,399
Highland HausRaven1BR,1BA$1,526
101 Ellwood1 Bed Plus1BR,1BA$1,569

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths Model at Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Patterson Place neighborhood starting from $1,906. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the G Model at The Porter Brewers Hill starting at $2,394 with a $2.32 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.
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
The Porter Brewers HillG1BR,1BA$2.32
1212 EastA1M1BR,1BA$2.29
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Foundry by the ParkStillwater2BR,1BA$1.54
101 Ellwood1 Bed Plus1BR,1BA$2.04
Raven Run Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated2BR,1BA$1.79
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.04
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1.91
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Joseph Lee, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #187

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Joseph Lee, Baltimore, MD

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,569.

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 $3,300.

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 5 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 $662 which is $2,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.

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