
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)
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Hayes, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hayes Studio Apartments | $2,293 | $1,803 | $2,630 |
Hayes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,927 | $6,951 |
Hayes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,044 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Hayes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,019 | $3,299 | $4,647 |
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Cheapest Available Hayes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayes area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,803. The Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Hayes apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,803 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Thornbridge Apartments | The Bridgescape | Studio,1BA | $2,111 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes, CA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayes area is the $2.99 price per square foot Il Venetian Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,199. The second greatest value Hayes apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Foothills Apartments starting at $2,875 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villa Veneto at Palm Valley | Il Venetian | 3BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Foothills Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
Orchard Park Apartments | Peachwell | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Palma Sorrento at Palm Valley | La Verona | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Glenbrook Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Santa Palmia at Palm Valley | Il Greco | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Blossom Oaks Apartments | Greenemere | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Charlotte Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHayes, San Jose, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hayes, San Jose, CA
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
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Getting Around the Hayes Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hayes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hayes is under $2,619.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayes?
The cheapest apartment in Hayes is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Hayes costs $3,963.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayes?
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 17 regular apartments in Hayes 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 Hayes?
Cheap apartments in Hayes have an average cost of $527 which is $3,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayes.
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