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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $0.89 price per square foot Office/Storage Space Model at Muller's Lofts in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $1,107 with a $1.01 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.
Muller's LoftsOffice/Storage SpaceStudio ,$0.89
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
2200 Bancroft St2 Bed Standard2BR,1BA$1.10
Laurel Oak Villagelo22C2BR,2BA$0.89
Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ CommunityTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.01
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.11
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.93
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 Hayes

What type of rentals are currently available in Hayes?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Hayes, LA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $7,500. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayes ranging from $650 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hayes?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hayes ranges from $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,742.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hayes?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hayes range from $830 to $2,346, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,021.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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