Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, MN from $400 (43 Rentals)

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Parkview Place
$1,110
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Parkview Place

303 27th St SWAustin, MN 55912
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property at 220 E 7th St

$795

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$795
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$795

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220 E 7th St

Albert LeaMN56007

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property at 213 E Main St

$895

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$895
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$895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 2

213 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
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909 E Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 317 E 8th St

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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317 E 8th St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 821 Jefferson Ave

$950 - $995

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$995
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821 Jefferson Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
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Academy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

706 E Academy StOwatonna, MN 55060

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property at 806 John Farry Pl

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

806 John Farry Pl

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 423 Adams Ave

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 2

423 Adams Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 121 Main St S

$1,150 - $1,200

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$1,200
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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
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Hayward, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayward Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hayward, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. City Center Kent Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I Efficiency1BR,1BA$405
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
A-Lea ApartmentsB and C Buildings1BR,1BA$700
The RiverStudioStudio,1BA$735
Skye Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$790
The Manor1bd 1 bth1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, MN and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Hayward apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skye Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
The Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Park Village Apartments2bd/1ba PV22BR,1BA$1.38
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.37
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hayward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hayward is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayward Apartment is $405 at Shalom Tower II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hayward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hayward is starting from $860 at Northern Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Place Apartments and starts from $1,135.

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