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


5229 Gertrude St

Brentwood Towne Apartments

156 Kirk Ave

4349 Murray Ave

2767 Churchview Ave

Connection at Southside
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129 Newburn Ave

2897 Leola Ave

3156 Glendale Ave, Unit 1

114 Van Wyck Ave

2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt 1

1502 Radford Rd

2934 Clermont Ave
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Hays, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hays Studio Apartments | $1,542 | $560 | $2,230 |
Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $800 | $3,244 |
Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $955 | $4,550 |
Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,125 | $5,750 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Fresh Studio Living at Hillside Meadows! | Studio,1BA | $560 |
Greenlee Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Savoy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Brentwood Towne Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Brentwood Manor | BR 3902 - 201 | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Gladstone Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
Terminal 21 | S2 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
2626 South Side Flats | SA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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136 E 8th Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 136 E 8th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Bowtie High | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt 1 | 2827 Brownsville Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Gladstone Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Brentwood Towne Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Brentwood Manor | BR3848 - 7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Savoy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Get 1 MONTH FREE on One-Bedroom Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHays, Pittsburgh, PA
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Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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