Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Laurel Oak Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oak Village

1045 Walters StLake Charles, LA 70607
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Bayberry
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry

1515 W McNeese StLake Charles, LA 70605
Corporate Housing
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Chandler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

211 Louie StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Celeste
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

2960 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601

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Satsuma Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Satsuma Village

4404 Canal StLake Charles, LA 70605
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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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Cheapest Available Hayes Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hayes, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 600 Avenue J priced from $689. 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
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
Sulphur Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$725
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Haltere at Lake Charles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted in the starting from $1,043. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the Cypress B/P Model at Beau Chene Lake Charles starting at $999 with a $0.98 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.
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.95
Beau Chene Lake CharlesCypress B/P2BR,1BA$0.98
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.93
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Haltere at Lake Charles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$1.09
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$1.08

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $689 at 600 Avenue J.

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 $755 at Sulphur Springs.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.