
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Cockeysville, MD from $900 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Lakes area of Cockeysville.


The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Warren Place Senior Apartments 62+

Steeplechase Apartment Homes

The Apartments at Saddle Brooke

Wintergreen Apartments

Hunt Club

Hampton Manor Apartments & Townhomes
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10876 York Rd, Unit 4

10876 York Rd, Unit 4

Briarcliff East Apartments

Top Field Apartment Homes

Avalon Hunt Valley and Hunt Valley West

302 Hometown Way

The Lakes

Deertree
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Cinnamon Ridge Apartments

207 Dawson Dr

5 Corners Apartments

The Paths

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223 Deep Dale Dr

Furnished Studio-Baltimore - Timonium

St. Elizabeth Hall

Hickory Hill Apartments

North Ridge

69 Cinder Rd

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12251 Roundwood Rd
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120 Northwood Dr

28 Tenby Ct
The Lakes, Cockeysville, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,919 | $1,655 | $2,699 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $971 | $2,395 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $1,117 | $2,725 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,867 | $3,345 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the The Lakes Neighborhood of Cockeysville, MD.
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Cheapest Available The Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Lakes area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at 5 Corners Apartments priced from $971. Cranbrook Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,077. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Corners Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Cranbrook Hills Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| Warren Place Senior Apartments 62+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| The Apartments at Saddle Brooke | 1BR 1BA (640sf) | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Deertree | Camelot Deluxe (Den) | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Wintergreen Apartments | 1BR- Wintergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1,388 |
| Steeplechase Apartment Homes | 1bedroom/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Trellis Hunt Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Paths | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,507 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, MD
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.66 price per square foot 3BDSL Model at Briarcliff East Apartments in the in the The Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,770. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mays Chapel Village Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Regents Club At Falls Croft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff East Apartments | 3BDSL | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Mays Chapel Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Hunt Club | 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Deertree | Westbury Classic | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| Hampton Manor Apartments & Townhomes | E: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Cranbrook Hills Apartments | One Bedroom with den | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Steeplechase Apartment Homes | 1bedroom/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Warren Place Senior Apartments 62+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 5 Corners Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Lakes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in The Lakes is 5 Corners Apartments which is listed at $971, while the average apartment in The Lakes costs $2,341.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Lakes?
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 16 regular apartments in The Lakes 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 The Lakes?
Cheap apartments in The Lakes have an average cost of $605 which is $1,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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