Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays County, TX from $500 (120 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Hays County.

property at 312 Callado Cir

$645

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$645

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$645

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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312 Callado Cir

San MarcosTX78666
property at 1628 Post Rd

$775

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$775

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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1628 Post Rd

San MarcosTX78666
property at 512 Lockhart St

$775

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$775

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$775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Lockhart St, Unit #2

512 Lockhart St
San MarcosTX78666
property at 392 Eagle Brook Ln

$790

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$790

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$790

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

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property at 216 Trestle Tree

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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216 Trestle Tree, Unit 121

216 Trestle Tree
San MarcosTX78666
property at 315 Rachel St

$900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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315 Rachel St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 332 Trestle Tree

$900 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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332 Trestle Tree

San MarcosTX78666
property at 3331 Ranch Rd 12

$919 - $1,099

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3331 Ranch Rd 12

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1102 Treeta Trl

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 Treeta Trl

KyleTX78640
property at 420 Ferrule Dr

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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420 Ferrule Dr

KyleTX78640

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property at 1460 River Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1460 River Rd, Unit 1460

1460 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666
property at 1202 Thorpe Ln

$1,175 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1202 Thorpe Ln

San MarcosTX78666

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Cheapest Available Hays County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays County, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at The Thompson | Student Housing in the San Marcos neighborhood priced from $579. Tuscany Park in the Southeast Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$579
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$629
Green Spring Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$650
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$659
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
The OasisD1- Diamond4BR,4BA$709
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$769
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Lanes at OsloStudio DStudio,1BA$780
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays County area is the $0.76 price per square foot D1 Model at Redwood in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $1,462. The second greatest value Hays County apartment is the 3Bed/4Bath Model at Lodges at Parker's Pond starting at $850 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the San Marcos 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.
RedwoodD14BR,2BA$0.76
Lodges at Parker's Pond3Bed/4Bath3BR,4BA$0.45
Axis at SMTXD14BR,4.5BA$0.40
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.37
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesRENOVATED TOWNHOME4BR,4BA$0.33
Vie Lofts at San Marcos4x4 - D14BR,4BA$0.64
Cottages at San MarcosC1 Duplex3BR,3BA$0.65
Cabana Beach San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$0.69
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 329 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $9,891. There are also 741 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $520 to $8,500.

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 $520 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,491.

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 $660 to $8,439, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $790 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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