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The Retreat at Statesville

Summer Pointe Apartment Homes
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197 Old US Highway 321

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The Village at Catawba Ridge

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120 Stocks Dr

4086 Nettle Knob Rd
Hays, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hays Studio Apartments | $1,252 | $775 | $1,900 |
Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $452 | $2,100 |
Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $547 | $3,000 |
Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $809 | $2,795 |
Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $887 | $800 | $969 |
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Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Statesville priced from $476. Flats at Statesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $541. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Retreat at Statesville | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $476 |
Flats at Statesville | 2bds | 2BR,1BA | $541 |
Summer Pointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Brown Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Willa Mountain Apartments | Willa Mountain Apts - New 2 bed / 2 bath Apartm... | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC and Nearby
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.63 price per square foot Trapper's Keep 1 Model at Trapper's Keep 1 in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the C1 Lodge Model at Highpointe starting at $1,095 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hays apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trapper's Keep 1 | Trapper's Keep 1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
Boone Student Living | HC-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
The Finmore at 241 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
Mountaineer Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
Green Mountain Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
New River Farms | New River Farms - 1 Bedroom Available in a 4-Be... | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Flats at Statesville | 2bds | 2BR,1BA | $0.59 |
Willa Mountain Apartments | Willa Mountain Apts - New 2 bed / 2 bath Apartm... | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
The Retreat at Statesville | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
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Getting Around Hays, NC
Walk Score®
12 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
11 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hays?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hays is at Summer Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $476 at The Retreat at Statesville.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hays Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hays is starting from $541 at Flats at Statesville.
What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarcliff Condominiums and starts from $885.
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