Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Hays area of Pittsburgh.

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Garden Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Villa Apartments

3304 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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3310 Brownsville Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3310 Brownsville Rd

3310 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Skytop Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skytop Village

1661 Skyline DrPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Brentwood Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Manor

3902 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Sceneridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sceneridge Apartments

3336 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Hazelwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood

149 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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Pinetree Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinetree Gardens

162 Victoria DrBrentwood, PA 15227
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Hays, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hays area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home priced from $560. Greenlee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Hays apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeFresh Studio Living at Hillside Meadows!Studio,1BA$560
Greenlee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
Brentwood Towne ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$830
Brentwood ManorBR 3902 - 2011BR,1BA$860
Hillside Apartments1575-1587 1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$915
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$966
Terminal 21S2 StudioStudio,1BA$1,229
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.28 price per square foot 136 E 8th Ave Model at 136 E 8th Ave, Unit Apt. 1 in the in the Greenfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft Model at The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,980 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood. 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.
136 E 8th Ave, Unit Apt. 1136 E 8th Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
The Waterfront Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft2BR,2BA$1.66
Bowtie High2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.70
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt 12827 Brownsville Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Brentwood Towne ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Brentwood ManorBR3848 - 71BR,1BA$2.02
Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Hillside Apartments1575-1587 1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeGet 1 MONTH FREE on One-Bedroom Apartments!1BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hays, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hays Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

10 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hays?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hays is under $1,398.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hays?

The cheapest apartment in Hays is Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hays costs $2,130.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hays?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Hays that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hays?

Cheap apartments in Hays have an average cost of $294 which is $1,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hays.

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