
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (28 Rentals)
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110 Madeline St

2622 Churchview Ave

13 W Bellecrest Ave

1737 Leolyn St

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Churchview Gardens

4349 Murray Ave

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421 Kirk Ave

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3013 Glendale Ave

2811 Brownsville Rd

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Pinetree Gardens

Homestead Bakery Lofts
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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 | $744 | $675 | $905 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $795 | $1,881 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $920 | $2,290 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $1,135 | $2,300 |
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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 $675. Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $710. 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 | $675 |
| Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Studio - elec.NOT.incl. [400 sf] - PR | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Pine View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Savoy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Bowtie High | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.26 price per square foot 207 E 10th Ave Model at 207 E 10th Ave, Unit A in the in the Lincoln Place neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 1145 Greenfield Ave Model at 1145 Greenfield Ave, Unit Floor 2 starting at $1,625 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Hazelwood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 E 10th Ave, Unit A | 207 E 10th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 1145 Greenfield Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 1145 Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 624 Frayne St, Unit Apt #2 | 624 Frayne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Jameson Townhomes | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 907 West St, Unit 1 | 907 West St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Bowtie High | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 1207 Sarah St, Unit 1207 Sarah Ave B | 1207 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 101 E 10th Ave, Unit 101 E 10Th Ave Homestead | 101 E 10th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Savoy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Pine View Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hays?
The cheapest apartment in Hays is Garden Villa Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Hays costs $1,410.
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 10 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 $495 which is $915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hays.
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