Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays County, TX from $499 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1030 FM2001
$600
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1030 FM2001

BudaTX78610
property at 1306 Sunflower Ln
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1306 Sunflower Ln

San MarcosTX78666
property at 512 Lockhart St
$775

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Base Rent$775

Total Monthly Price$775
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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512 Lockhart St, Unit #2

512 Lockhart St
San MarcosTX78666
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property at 392 Eagle Brook Ln
$790

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Base Rent$790

Total Monthly Price$790
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

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property at 300 Rocking M Rd
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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300 Rocking M Rd

KyleTX78640
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property at 315 Rachel St
$895
1 Bedroom Rentals
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315 Rachel St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 332 Trestle Tree
$900
1 Bedroom Rentals
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332 Trestle Tree

San MarcosTX78666
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property at 3331 Ranch Rd 12
$1,065
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3331 Ranch Rd 12

San MarcosTX78666
property at 1460 River Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1460 River Rd, Unit 1460

1460 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666
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property at 1202 Thorpe Ln
$1,100 - $1,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1202 Thorpe Ln

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1322 Marlton St
$1,299 - $1,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1322 Marlton St

San MarcosTX78666

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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 San Marcos neighborhood priced from $500. Green Spring Apartments in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WestfieldB12BR,1BA$500
Green Spring Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$580
View on the SquareE2 Premium5BR,4BA$624
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$659
Tapestry CenterpointA1 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$686
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
Stadium View ApartmentsComfortable 474 Sq. Ft. Studio-Style Efficiency...Studio,1BA$729
The AidanA21BR,1BA$768
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The OasisC1- Diamond3BR,3BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays County area is the $0.50 price per square foot D1 Model at The Townhomes at The Timbers in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Hays County apartment is the Three Bedroom Flat Model at The Thompson | Student Housing starting at $774 with a $0.47 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.
The Townhomes at The TimbersD14BR,4BA$0.50
The Thompson | Student HousingThree Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.47
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesRENOVATED TOWNHOME4BR,4BA$0.33
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.66
The Local Downtown4X4D24BR,4BA$0.67
View on the SquareD14BR,4BA$0.57
The Social SMTX®4x4 Renovated Furnished4BR,4BA$0.64
ARBA San MarcosTelluride3BR,3BA$0.68
WestfieldB22BR,2BA$0.64
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 340 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $10,150. There are also 718 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $520 to $7,000.

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 $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,081.

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 $679 to $10,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $790 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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