Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays County, TX from $700 (184 Rentals)

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property at 392 Eagle Brook Ln

$870

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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392 Eagle Brook Ln

BudaTX78610

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property at 3331 Ranch Rd 12

$950 - $1,099

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 5

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 254 Trestle Tree

$1,000 - $1,575

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 20

254 Trestle Tree

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 195 Parkers Pond Path

$1,139

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$1,139
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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195 Parkers Pond Path

San MarcosTX78666
property at 229 Craddock Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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229 Craddock Ave

San MarcosTX78666

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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 Ranch at 1856 Apartments in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $663. 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
Ranch at 1856 Apartments1 Bedroom - Cream Appliances1BR,1BA$663
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$683
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$690
The OasisD1- Diamond4BR,4BA$709
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$725
Stadium View ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$729
The Aidan ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$746
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Cabana Beach San Marcos4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$775
The Lanes at OsloStudio DStudio,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of April 18, 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
Cottages at San MarcosC1 Duplex3BR,3BA$0.65
Asbury Place323BR,2BA$0.95
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.84
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$0.97
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Tapestry CenterpointA1 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95

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 $25,362. There are also 614 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $700 to $8,000.

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 $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,027.

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 $750 to $5,906, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

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