
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX from $500 (133 Rentals)
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Tapestry Centerpoint

Saddle Creek

The Lanes at Oslo

Sundance Apartments

Arise Riverside Ranch

The Thompson | Student Housing

1239 N LBJ Dr

Ranch at 1856 Apartments

1011 N LBJ Dr
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Aqua 16 Apartments

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Country Oaks

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200 Uhland Rd

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Fairway Landings at Plum Creek

Tuscany Park

The Bradford

340 Perry St
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Encino Pointe

Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments

Opal Point at Kyle

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1640 Post Rd, Unit C

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104 Lady Bird Ln

1409 N Bishop St

The Curve

Blanco River Lodge

The Atlantic Palazzo

Springmarc
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Hays County, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hays County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $749 | $2,070 |
| Hays County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $675 | $3,776 |
| Hays County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $725 | $3,573 |
| Hays County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $725 | $6,066 |
| Hays County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $600 | $5,651 |
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Cheapest Available Hays County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays County, TX is a Studio unit found at Oaks35 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $650. Tapestry Centerpoint in the Outer Comal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $683. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Tapestry Centerpoint | A2 - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
| The Oasis | D1- Diamond | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Stadium View Apartments | E | Studio,1BA | $729 |
| The Lanes at Oslo | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Sundance Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cabana Beach San Marcos | 4x4 Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $775 |
| Arise Riverside Ranch | Studio, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| The Thompson | Student Housing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX
As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays County area is the $0.45 price per square foot 3Bed/4Bath Model at Lodges at Parker's Pond in the in the Outer Comal neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Hays County apartment is the 4 Bedroom Flat Model at The Thompson | Student Housing starting at $850 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hays County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodges at Parker's Pond | 3Bed/4Bath | 3BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| The Thompson | Student Housing | 4 Bedroom Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| The Village on Telluride | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.64 |
| Cottages at San Marcos | C1 Duplex | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| Villas at Willow Springs Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
| ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Sundance Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Tapestry Centerpoint | A1 - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hays County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hays County is at Oaks35 listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays County Apartment is $683 at Tapestry Centerpoint.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hays County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hays County is starting from $725 at The Campus Edge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Hays County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hays County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Oasis and starts from $799.
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