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129 Escondido Cir

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Far West Hays, Dripping Springs, TX Local Guide

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. Preserve at Plum Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Far West Hays apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oasis at Plum Creek ApartmentsA1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$905
Preserve at Plum CreekA11BR,1BA$975
Yaupon by WindsorA11BR,1BA$984
Anthem at Ledge StoneAsh1BR,1BA$998
Oaks of Kyle ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A51BR,1BA$1,000
Lantana RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,003
Axis MarketplaceOne-Bedroom Apartment (A1)1BR,1BA$1,010
The Brick and Mortar District ApartmentsA2-11BR,1BA$1,043
Avelyn San MarcosA801BR,1BA$1,045
Ventana Plum Creek1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West Hays, TX

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far West Hays area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Balcones Trails in the in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood starting from $1,922. The second greatest value Far West Hays apartment is the Casita Floorplan: 3 bed + office/den and 3 bath Model at Casitas at Plum Creek starting at $1,899 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far West Hays apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Balcones Trails3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Casitas at Plum CreekCasita Floorplan: 3 bed + office/den and 3 bath3BR,3BA$1.27
1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A1215 Terjo Ln1BR,1BA$1.08
The SpringsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.37
Southwest TrailsB22BR,2BA$1.18
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.39
Settler's Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.29
Champions Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.47
Hawthorne at Blanco RiverwalkThe Aqua1BR,1BA$1.44

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Far West Hays, Dripping Springs, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,063.

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 $30,538.

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 42 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 $216 which is $30,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West Hays.

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