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Hays, NC Local Guide

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. Mallard Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$476
Mallard Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$900
Signal Hill Apartments and TownhomesStudio- Standard- Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.77 price per square foot C3 Cottage Model at Highpointe in the starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the HC-C1 Model at Boone Student Living starting at $869 with a $0.67 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hays apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HighpointeC3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.77
Boone Student LivingHC-C13BR,3BA$0.67
The Finmore at 241D14BR,4BA$0.87
197 Old US Highway 321Cedar Chalet3BR,1.5BA$0.67
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Apartments on 20thCatawba Place 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Hickory East2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Village of Meadowviewv2-12BR,2BA$1.13
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays

What type of rentals are currently available in Hays?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC with pricing that ranges from $452 to $3,000. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays ranging from $550 to $6,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hays ranges from $550 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,461.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hays range from $869 to $2,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,410 to $2,940. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $555.

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