
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Hays Neighborhood of Dripping Springs, TX from $600 (178 Rentals)
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The Ridge at Headwaters

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Local Dripping Springs

Merritt Hill Country Senior Living

Western Springs Apartments

400 Masonwood Dr

Saddle Creek

20045 FM306, Unit 106

Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments

Fairway Landings at Plum Creek
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Opal Point at Kyle

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The Brick and Mortar District

Champions Crossing

The Green at Plum Creek

View at Belterra

Stetson Apartments

Oaks of Kyle

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Palo Verde

7691 Farm to Market 32

Carrington at Oak Hill

Panorama Villas

Avalon Hill Country

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Axis Marketplace

Lantana Hills

Hawthorne at Blanco Riverwalk

7880 US-290
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Avelyn San Marcos

Ventana Plum Creek

MAA Western Oaks

Trinity Estancia

Southwest Trails

Valley View Apartments

20045 FM306, Unit 103

Settler's Creek Apartments

Lookout

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Estates at Bee Cave
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10518 Signal Hill Rd

The Entrada at San Marcos

301 Rockwood Dr

Callista Hill Country Apartments

Berkshire Lakeway

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Landmark Conservancy

The Overlook at Quarry Hill

52 Deer Ridge Rd

3875 Burnham, Unit 3401

Ariza 290 West
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Far West Hays, Dripping Springs, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far West Hays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far West Hays Studio Apartments | $1,470 | $950 | $2,105 |
| Far West Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $696 | $3,003 |
| Far West Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $841 | $4,500 |
| Far West Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,099 | $7,766 |
| Far West Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $1,500 | $6,925 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 178 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Far West Hays Neighborhood of Dripping Springs, TX.
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Cheapest Available Far West Hays Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far West Hays area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments priced from $905. Opal Point at Kyle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $967. Here are the most affordable Far West Hays apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments | A1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Opal Point at Kyle | EFF2-Essential Living | Studio,1BA | $967 |
| Ariza Plum Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Champions Crossing | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
| The Brick and Mortar District | E1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Fairway Landings at Plum Creek | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,029 |
| Preserve at Plum Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Green at Plum Creek | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Saddle Creek | B-50 | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| View at Belterra | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West Hays, TX
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West Hays area is the $1.54 price per square foot Three Bedroom C3B Model at Palo Verde in the in the Covered Bridge neighborhood starting from $2,344. The second greatest value Far West Hays apartment is the C1 Model at Callista Hill Country Apartments starting at $1,752 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Covered Bridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far West Hays apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde | Three Bedroom C3B | 3BR,3BA | $1.54 |
| Callista Hill Country Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Fairway Landings at Plum Creek | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Ventana Plum Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Saddle Creek | B-60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Stetson Apartments | B3 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Southwest Trails | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Settler's Creek Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Champions Crossing | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments | A1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far West Hays Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Far West Hays?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far West Hays is under $1,062.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far West Hays?
The cheapest apartment in Far West Hays is Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Far West Hays costs $1,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far West 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 83 regular apartments in Far West 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 Far West Hays?
Cheap apartments in Far West Hays have an average cost of $217 which is $1,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West Hays.
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