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Orange Navy
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Navy

1885 E Farragut AveOrange, TX 77630
Corporate Housing
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Orleans Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orleans Apartments

2221 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601
Student Housing

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Cheapest Available Hayes Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hayes, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted priced from $274. Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$274
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$800
Laurel Oak Villagelo21C2BR,1BA$810
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$812
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$825
Charlestown Apartment HomesEast1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA and Nearby

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $0.91 price per square foot SA32MPR Model at Satsuma Village in the starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $999 with a $0.91 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Satsuma VillageSA32MPR2BR,2BA$0.91
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.91
2200 Bancroft St2 Bed Standard2BR,1BA$1.10
Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ CommunityTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.01
Laurel Oak Villagelo21C2BR,1BA$0.94
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.11
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$1.01
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayes Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayes Apartment is $702 at Magnolia Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hayes Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hayes is starting from $274 at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted.

What is the most affordable Hayes Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hayes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vineyards at Iowa and starts from $997.

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