
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

26 Hundred Residences

Laurel Oak Village
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600 Avenue J

Pecan Acres

Bayberry

Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted

Chandler

Celeste

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

Satsuma Village

The Halston Apartments

Prien Lake Reserve
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The Reserve at Power Place

Beau Chene Lake Charles

Evergreen at River Oaks

The Reserve at Country Club

2465 Hwy 397

1835 S Lake Arthur Ave

518 E McNeese St
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8559 Gulf Hwy

925 Gulf St

871 Von Blond

3529 Greinwich Blvd

2808 7th St

2465 LA-397
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8529 Gulf Hwy

8511 Gulf Hwy

8521 Gulf Hwy

8534 Gulf Hwy

8548 Gulf Hwy
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8519 Gulf Hwy

8535 Gulf Hwy

8543 Gulf Hwy

8518 Gulf Hwy

8545 Gulf Hwy

8527 Gulf Hwy
Hayes, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hayes Studio Apartments | $854 | $650 | $950 |
Hayes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $924 | $450 | $1,668 |
Hayes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $450 | $1,869 |
Hayes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $750 | $2,039 |
Hayes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $950 | $1,125 |
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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 Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $450. Sulphur Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayes apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Magnolia Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $450 |
Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Haltere at Lake Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Celeste | Ce11AdC | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Le Jolliet | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $760 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo21C | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA and Nearby
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Le Jolliet in the starting from $874. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Le Jolliet | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
Pecan Acres | Imperial Mimosa | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo21C | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
The Halston Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Celeste | Ce11AdC | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
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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 $450 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 $450 at Magnolia Heights.
What is the most affordable Hayes Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hayes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Le Jolliet and starts from $874.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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