
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joseph Lee Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

2726 Beryl Ave

3908 Erdman Ave

3539 Lyndale Ave, Unit 3539-1st fl Lyndale Ave

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

1500 Edison Hwy, Unit 2

1500 Edison Hwy

6605 O'Donnell St

Boston Crossing
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Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+

303 Folcroft St

The Hamlet Lofts

Highland Haus

6911 Norman Ave, Unit # 2
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 | $1,613 | $1,350 | $2,525 |
Joseph Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $845 | $4,495 |
Joseph Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $1,075 | $4,926 |
Joseph Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $1,800 | $4,362 |
Joseph Lee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Portside Apartments priced from $683. 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 | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Foundry by the Park | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Sequoia | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
HOHM | Studio-A1A | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
The Lucie | Studio (416 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joseph Lee, MD
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joseph Lee area is the $1.37 price per square foot 3300 Leverton Ave Model at 3300 Leverton Ave in the in the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Joseph Lee apartment is the 524 S Macon St Model at 524 S Macon St, Unit A starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3300 Leverton Ave | 3300 Leverton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
524 S Macon St, Unit A | 524 S Macon St | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
3539 Lyndale Ave, Unit 3539-1st fl Lyndale Ave | 3539 Lyndale Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Foundry by the Park | Stillwater | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Merritt Station Senior Apartments - Ages 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
6911 Norman Ave, Unit # 2 | 6911 Norman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Liberty Springs | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,500.
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 $3,290.
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 1,017 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 $541 which is $2,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joseph Lee.
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