
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (13 Rentals)
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547 W 7th Ave

3133 Josephine St
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2611 Brownsville Rd

2836 Spring St

10 Pointview Rd
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416 Walnut St

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2924 Parkdale St

2924 Parkdale St

2825 Brownsville Rd
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3821 Delco Rd
Hays, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hays 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,224 | $800 | $1,450 |
Hays 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,584 | $1,250 | $2,100 |
Hays 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,965 | $1,400 | $2,300 |
Hays 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hays Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home priced from $560. Greenlee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Hays apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Fresh Studio Living at Hillside Meadows! | Studio,1BA | $560 |
Greenlee Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Savoy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Brentwood Towne Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Brentwood Manor | BR 3902 - 201 | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.28 price per square foot 136 E 8th Ave Model at 136 E 8th Ave, Unit Apt. 1 in the in the Greenfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft Model at The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,000 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill South 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. |
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136 E 8th Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 136 E 8th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Bowtie High | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
2827 Brownsville Rd, Unit Apt 1 | 2827 Brownsville Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Connection at Southside | The Bloom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Gladstone Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Brentwood Towne Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Savoy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Hillside Apartments | 1575-1587 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Hillside Meadows-The Perfect Place to Call Home | Get 1 MONTH FREE on One-Bedroom Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays
What type of rentals are currently available in Hays?
There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Hays, PA with pricing that ranges from $560 to $5,180. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays ranging from $800 to $2,300.
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 $800 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,425.
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