Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays County, TX from $400 (96 Rentals)

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property at 1306 Sunflower Ln

$700

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1306 Sunflower Ln

San MarcosTX78666
property at 195 Parkers Pond Path

$749

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$749
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$749

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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195 Parkers Pond Path

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 512 Lockhart St

$775 - $795

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$775 - $795
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$775 - $795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Lockhart St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 392 Eagle Brook Ln

$790

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$790
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

392 Eagle Brook Ln

BudaTX78610
property at 216 Trestle Tree

$875

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$875
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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216 Trestle Tree, Unit 121

216 Trestle Tree
San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1221 Hopkins St

$900 - $1,115

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1221 Hopkins St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 809 Bracewood Cir

$945

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$945
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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809 Bracewood Cir, Unit C

809 Bracewood Cir
San MarcosTX78666

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 3331 Ranch Rd 12

$999 - $1,149

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3331 Ranch Rd 12

San MarcosTX78666
property at 420 Ferrule Dr

$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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420 Ferrule Dr

KyleTX78640

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Cheapest Available Hays County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays County, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Westfield in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $579. Tapestry at Aquarena Springs in the Blanco River Village 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WestfieldB12BR,1BA$579
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$683
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$690
The OasisD1- Diamond4BR,4BA$709
Stadium View ApartmentsComfortable 474 Sq. Ft. Studio-Style EfficiencyStudio,1BA$729
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$769
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Lanes at OsloStudio DStudio,1BA$780
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome4BR,4BA$789
Ranch at 1856 Apartments1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of June 04, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lodges at Parker's Pond3Bed/4Bath3BR,4BA$0.45
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$0.52
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Vie Lofts at San Marcos4x4 - D14BR,4BA$0.64
The Local Downtown4X4D14BR,4BA$0.64
Cottages at San MarcosC1 Duplex3BR,3BA$0.65
The OasisC1- Diamond3BR,3BA$0.73
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.84
Cabana Beach San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$0.75
The Outpost2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$0.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Hays County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hays County?

There are currently 330 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $26,635. There are also 629 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $499 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hays County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hays County ranges from $499 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,593.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hays County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hays County range from $650 to $6,021, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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