
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX from $400 (65 Rentals)
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Saddle Creek

The Campus Edge Apartments

1511 Old Ranch Rd 12

Aqua 16 Apartments

1011 N LBJ Dr

Arise Riverside Ranch

The Thompson

1239 N LBJ Dr

Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes
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1632 Post Rd

River Oaks Villas Apartments

The Monarch

Hays Park

Sundance Apartments

Palm Square Apartments

The Lantana Apartments

Fairway Landings at Plum Creek

Windy Hill Apartments

The Bradford
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319 North St

Clarewood Apartments

The Lanes at Oslo

Florencia Villa

Tuscany Park

Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments

The Atlantic Palazzo

Country Oaks Apartment Homes

Autumn Chase Apartments

511 Harmons Way
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340 Perry St

Sienna Pointe

1410 Marlton St

1640 Post Rd, Unit C

The Strand Apartments

Savannah Club

Opal Point at Kyle

The Summit Apartments

The Curve

Parkway Grande Apartment Homes
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Emerson at Trace

Encino Pointe

Riverstone

100 Uhland Rd, Unit 4

906 N LBJ Dr

Springmarc

1721 Arbor Knot Dr

Post Oak Villas Apartments

Lindsay Oaks Apartments

Oaks35
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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 | $1,172 | $900 | $1,829 |
| Hays County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $683 | $4,808 |
| Hays County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $725 | $4,674 |
| Hays County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $685 | $5,508 |
| Hays County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $600 | $4,829 |
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Cheapest Available Hays County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Tapestry Centerpoint in the Outer Comal neighborhood priced from $683. The Campus Edge Apartments in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Centerpoint | A2 - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Cabana Beach San Marcos | 4x4 Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $750 |
| Arise Riverside Ranch | Studio, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes | San Miguel | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Hillside Ranch | Bandera 5x5.5 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
| Aqua 16 Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath W/D | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| River Oaks Villas Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX
As of January 31, 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 Magnolia Model at Beacon at Bunton Creek starting at $1,650 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury 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 |
| Beacon at Bunton Creek | Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| The Village on Telluride | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.64 |
| Leah Avenue Student Townhomes | By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan | 4BR,4BA | $0.42 |
| Cottages at San Marcos | C2 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Florencia Villa | Residential | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Tapestry Centerpoint | A1 - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hays County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hays County is under $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hays County?
The cheapest apartment in Hays County is Tapestry Centerpoint which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in Hays County costs $28,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hays County?
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 399 regular apartments in Hays County 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 Hays County?
Cheap apartments in Hays County have an average cost of $621 which is $27,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hays County.
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