
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (47 Rentals)
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Garden Villa Apartments

2622 Churchview Ave

110 Madeline St

2404 Charcot St, Unit Charcot unit 1

2332 Arlington Ave

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4349 Murray Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

4349 Murray Ave

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2312 Eccles St

126 Cologne St

2300 Arlington Ave

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226 Sunnyland Ave

113 Johnston Ave

3157 Josephine St

11 Maytide St

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3111 Northview St, Unit 3111 Northview #2, Unit 3111 Northview #2
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1840 St Patrick St

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3310 Brownsville Rd

Skytop Village

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2500 Brownsville Rd

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2002 Spring St

5036 Orinoco St

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2404 S 18th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

3013 Glendale Ave

2811 Brownsville Rd

116 W 8th Ave

143 W 10th Ave

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12 W Bellecrest Ave

229-231 Marylea Ave

Pinetree Gardens

Homestead Bakery Lofts
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Bowtie High

118 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 | $846 | $681 | $1,030 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $718 | $1,881 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $850 | $2,290 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,135 | $2,074 |
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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-The Perfect Place to Call Home has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $811. 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-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Studio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - RENO | Studio,1BA | $811 |
| Pine View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Brentwood Manor | 3848 - 6 | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Bowtie High | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Gateway at Summerset | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,834 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3111 Northview St Model at 3111 Northview St, Unit 3111 Northview #2 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Bowtie High starting at $1,175 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Greenfield 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3111 Northview St, Unit 3111 Northview #2 | 3111 Northview St | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Bowtie High | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Gateway at Summerset | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Garden Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Pine View Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Studio - elec.NOT.inc. [385 sf] - RENO | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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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-The Perfect Place to Call Home.
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