
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Hays, NC from $500 (36 Rentals)
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Flats at Statesville

197 Old US Highway 321

Summer Pointe Apartment Homes

Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes

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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

The Abbey

Apartments on 20th

The Village at Catawba Ridge
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The Villas at Pebble Creek

Argyle Place

171 Leola St

Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

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Meadowood Garden

Wellington Place

Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes

Hickory East

150 Mt Pilot Mhp Dr

Viewmont Pointe

Bluebird Commons

120 Stocks Dr

Waterford Place
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9303 Nc Highway 88 E

1421 Piedmont Dr NW

Stadium View Apartments

105 W North St

503 Von Turner Rd

562 Nikanor Rd

4562 Congo Rd

243 Boomer Comm Center Rd

609 C St
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Hays, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Studio Apartments | $1,291 | $775 | $1,950 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $515 | $2,163 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $600 | $3,090 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $699 | $3,150 |
| Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $749 | $1,225 |
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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 $515. Viewmont Pointe in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Statesville | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $515 |
| Viewmont Pointe | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Bluebird Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Summer Pointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes | Studio- Standard- Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Hickory Trace Village Apartments | One Bedroom East - Center Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC and Nearby
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.67 price per square foot C1 Lodge Model at Highpointe in the starting from $899. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the THREE BEDROOM GARDEN LARGE Model at Huntington Park Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| Huntington Park Apartments | THREE BEDROOM GARDEN LARGE | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Mountaineer Village | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
| Positive Way Apartments | Positive Way | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Viewmont Pointe | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Finmore at 241 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Retreat at Statesville | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Bluebird Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 Viewmont Pointe listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $515 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 $1,100 at Mallard Creek Apartments.
What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,300.
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