Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (41 Rentals)

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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
1 to 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial at Conkling

201 S Conkling StBaltimore, MD 21224
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property at 414 Elrino St

$1,000 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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414 Elrino St

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 618 N Bouldin St

$1,000 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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618 N Bouldin St

BaltimoreMD21205
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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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property at 1629 Searles Rd

$990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1629 Searles Rd

DundalkMD21222
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portside Apartments2A2BR,1BA$821
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$845
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Raven Run Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1,145
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,160
HOHMStudio-A2Studio,1BA$1,390
The LucieStudio (485 SF)Studio,1BA$1,588

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $2.07 price per square foot The Cosmo Model at O'Donnell Apartments in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Raven Run Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the East 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.
O'Donnell ApartmentsThe Cosmo3BR,2BA$2.07
Raven Run Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$0.86
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Domain Brewers HillPlan B (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.12
The Hamlet LoftsThe Leverton1BR,1BA$2.12
Boston Crossing2BR/1BA The Barcelona2BR,1BA$1.84
6601 Gary Ave, Unit 26601 Gary Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
6519 O'Donnell St, Unit 26519 O'Donnell St1BR,1BA$1.29
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.45
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Joseph Lee, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #234

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,588.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joseph Lee?

The cheapest apartment in Joseph Lee is Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Joseph Lee costs $2,490.

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 6 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 $306 which is $2,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.

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