
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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Garden Villa Apartments

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11 Maytide St

3157 Josephine St

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137 Hazelwood Ave, Unit 1

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Skytop Village

3310 Brownsville Rd
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2500 Brownsville Rd

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10 Pointview Rd

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2002 Spring St

135 Koehler St

810 Amity St

229-231 Marylea Ave

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1207 Sarah St, Unit 1207 Sarah Ave B

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1205 Sarah St, Unit B
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116 W 8th Ave
Hays, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Studio Apartments | $806 | $697 | $985 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $774 | $1,834 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $900 | $1,435 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $1,135 | $2,000 |
| Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hays area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Villa Apartments priced from $795. Hillside Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Hays apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Hillside Meadows | 1-bed - elec.NOT.incl. [465 sf] - RENO | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 | PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1005-... | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1595-1597 Bevan Rd - 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| SAVOY APTS -- 058 | SAVOY APTS -- 058 - 102 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 1205 Sarah St Model at 1205 Sarah St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Lincoln Place 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2822 Salisbury St | 2822 Salisbury St | 4BR,2BA | $0.43 |
| 1205 Sarah St, Unit B | 1205 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1207 Sarah St, Unit 1207 Sarah Ave B | 1207 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 | PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1007-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 137 Hazelwood Ave, Unit 1 | 137 Hazelwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Garden Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| SAVOY APTS -- 058 | SAVOY APTS -- 058 - 102 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1595-1597 Bevan Rd - 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Hillside Meadows | 1-bed - elec.NOT.incl. [465 sf] - RENO | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $795 at Garden Villa Apartments.
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 $1,020 at Hillside Meadows.
What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillside Meadows and starts from $1,345.
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