
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Cockeysville, MD from $1,000 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Lakes area of Cockeysville.


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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 | $1,709 | $1,509 | $2,159 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $1,117 | $2,275 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,238 | $3,255 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,719 | $3,085 |
| The Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $2,812 | $3,584 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 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 The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes priced from $1,117. Wintergreen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Wintergreen Apartments | 1BR- Wintergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| 5 Corners Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| Cranbrook Hills Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| Deertree | Camelot Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,312 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, MD
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated Model at Padonia Village Apartments in the in the The Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mays Chapel Village Apartments starting at $2,185 with a $1.74 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padonia Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Mays Chapel Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Hampton Manor Apartments & Townhomes | E: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Top Field Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 985 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Briarcliff Apartments: Spacious Luxury Living in Central Baltimore County | 1BTU | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Wintergreen Apartments | 2BR- Wintergreen | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Steeplechase Apartment Homes | 1bedroom/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Cranbrook Hills Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 5 Corners Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Lakes is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in The Lakes is The Lakes Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $1,117, while the average apartment in The Lakes costs $2,812.
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 27 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 $225 which is $2,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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