Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (31 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
property at 143 W 10th Ave

143 W 10th Ave

HomesteadPA15120

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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 $610. Garden Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. 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.inc. [385 sf] - PRStudio,1BA$610
Garden Villa ApartmentsCozy EfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Hillside Apartments1595-1597 Bevan Rd - 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$915
Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$919
Brentwood Manor3848 - 21BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.53 price per square foot 48 Maytide St Model at 48 Maytide St, Unit #2 in the in the Carrick neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 776 Melbourne St Model at 776 Melbourne St, Unit 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Middle Hill 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.
48 Maytide St, Unit #248 Maytide St4BR,1BA$0.53
776 Melbourne St, Unit 2776 Melbourne St3BR,1.5BA$1.21
624 Frayne St, Unit Apt #2624 Frayne St2BR,1BA$1.20
Jameson Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt22827 Brownsville Rd1BR,1BA$1.03
164 Pointview Rd, Unit 2nd Floor164 Pointview Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
1021 Joseph St, Unit 11021 Joseph St1BR,1BA$1.03
3185 Glendale Ave, Unit 13185 Glendale Ave1BR,1BA$1.04
Savoy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call HomeStudio - elec.incl. [385 sf] - RENOStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hays, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #120

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hays?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hays is at Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home listed at $610.

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 $880 at Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home.

What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home and starts from $1,145.

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