Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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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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Hillside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

1575-1597 Bevan RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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Sceneridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sceneridge Apartments

3336 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15227
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2500 Brownsville Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2500 Brownsville Rd

2500 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 15210
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Hazelwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood

149 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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Pine View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine View Apartments

1005 Glass Run RdPittsburgh, PA 15236

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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 $615. Garden Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Hays apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio - elec.NOT.incl. [400 sf] - PRStudio,1BA$615
Garden Villa ApartmentsLarge Studio with Plenty of SpaceStudio,1BA$725
Hillside Apartments1575-1587 StudioStudio,1BA$785
Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Willow Haven Rental Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,030
The Gateway at Summerset1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.21 price per square foot 776 Melbourne St Model at 776 Melbourne St, Unit 2 in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Willow Haven Rental Homes starting at $1,030 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Carrick 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.
776 Melbourne St, Unit 2776 Melbourne St3BR,1.5BA$1.21
Willow Haven Rental Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Gateway at Summerset1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
241 W 9th Ave, Unit Apt 2241 W 9th Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio - elec.NOT.incl. [400 sf] - RENOStudio ,1BA$1.79
Garden Villa ApartmentsLarge Studio with Plenty of SpaceStudio ,1BA$2.07
Hillside Apartments1575-1587 StudioStudio ,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hays, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #122

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 $1,834.

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 $670, while the average apartment in Hays costs $1,365.

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 34 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 $440 which is $925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hays.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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