
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $625 (45 Rentals)
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Hillside Meadows

2824 Clermont Ave

215 Spencer Ave

111-117-117 Pentland Ave

23 Slate St

3185 Glendale Ave

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3185 Glendale Ave, Unit 3

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810 Amity St

300 W 13th Ave

229-231 Marylea Ave

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3208 Willett Rd

PINE TREE GARDENS

144-144 W 9th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Studio Apartments | $812 | $700 | $976 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $767 | $1,834 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $895 | $1,400 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,259 | $1,632 |
| Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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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 Garden Villa Apartments priced from $700. Hillside Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Hays apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Villa Apartments | Cozy Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Hillside Meadows | Studio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - PR | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| 330 Greenlee Road | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| PINE TREE GARDENS | 1br in Brentwood- Available NOW! Pinetree Ga... | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| Brentwood Manor | 3840 - B3 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 2918 Clermont Avenue (Brentwood) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 | PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1005-... | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1595-1597 Bevan Rd - 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Colonial | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.37 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 5414 2nd Ave Model at 5414 2nd Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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 | $0.37 |
| 5414 2nd Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 5414 2nd Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 3156 Glendale Ave, Unit 1 | 3156 Glendale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 | PINE VIEW APARTMENTS -- 059 - 1007-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Colonial | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| PINE TREE GARDENS | 1br in Brentwood- Available NOW! Pinetree Ga... | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 3185 Glendale Ave, Unit 3 | 3185 Glendale Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1595-1597 Bevan Rd - 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 330 Greenlee Road | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| Hillside Meadows | Studio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - RENO | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hays?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hays is at Garden Villa Apartments listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $771 at PINE TREE GARDENS.
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 $995 at Colonial.
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 $1,259.
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