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Hays, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Bluebird Commons priced from $350. The Retreat at Statesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $436. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bluebird CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$350
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$436
Summer Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $0.96 price per square foot Cedar Rock 2 Bedroom Model at Apartments on 20th in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.96
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
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Village of Meadowviewv2-12BR,2BA$1.13
Bluebird CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays

What type of rentals are currently available in Hays?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Hays, NC with pricing that ranges from $436 to $3,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays ranging from $550 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hays?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hays ranges from $550 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,954.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hays?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hays range from $869 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,940. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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