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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 The Lantana Apartments in the Outer Comal neighborhood priced from $651. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lantana ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$651
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$683
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$725
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$749
Aqua 16 Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Cabana Beach San Marcos4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$750
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
River Oaks Villas Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of January 12, 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 Maxwell Model at The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental Homes starting at $1,699 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Far South 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 Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental HomesMaxwell3BR,2.5BA$0.93
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.64
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesBy The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan4BR,4BA$0.42
Cottages at San MarcosC2 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.61
Savannah ClubThe Royale3BR,2BA$0.93
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$0.90
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Hays County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hays County?

There are currently 326 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,027. There are also 674 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $700 to $8,950.

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 $700 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,329.

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 $685 to $4,617, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,530 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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