Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC from $300 (14 Rentals)

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126 Vance PO RdStatesville, NC 28625
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Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Statesville priced from $436. The Cottages of Boone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$436
The Cottages of BooneE4 Duplex5BR,5BA$879
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Mallard Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$900
Signal Hill Apartments and TownhomesStudio- Standard- Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.20 price per square foot Cedar Rock 3 Bedroom Model at Apartments on 20th in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the C3 Cottage Model at The Cottages of Boone starting at $1,040 with a $0.77 price per square foot . 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.
Apartments on 20thCedar Rock 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
The Cottages of BooneC3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.77
Boone Student LivingHC-C13BR,3BA$0.67
The Finmore at 241D14BR,4BA$0.87
197 Old US Highway 321Cedar Chalet3BR,1.5BA$0.67
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Phillips Landing Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
The Village of Meadowviewv2-12BR,2BA$1.13
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN2BR,1.5BA$1.37
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.62

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Getting Around Hays, NC

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12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

11 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $436 at The Retreat at Statesville.

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 $507 at The Retreat at Statesville.

What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Cottages of Boone and starts from $1,040.

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