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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 Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, MN and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom w/ Den Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,900. 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 w/ Den2BR,1BA$1.36
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Dodger 56, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 292BR,1BA$1.26
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.37
CityView Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Hayward, MN

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayward Apartment is $495 at City Center Kent Apartments.

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 $900 at City Center Kent 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 $1,100.

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