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Cheapest Available Hays County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays County, TX is a 5 Beds unit found at The Avenue at San Marcos Apartments in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $675. Oaks35 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue at San Marcos ApartmentsE25BR,5BA$675
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$699
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$779
The Lantana ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$792
The Campus Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel1BR,1BA$799
The Thompson4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$799
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of September 22, 2025 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 By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes starting at $499 with a $0.33 price per square foot in the Outer Comal 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
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesBy The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan4BR,4BA$0.33
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.70
Cottages at San MarcosC2 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.61
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$0.99
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$0.90
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 3200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$1.03
Arba San MarcosKeystone2BR,2BA$1.03
Villagio - New2x22BR,2BA$0.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Hays County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hays County?

There are currently 325 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $399 to $21,030. There are also 886 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $400 to $22,250.

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 $400 to $22,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,313.

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 $675 to $12,837, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $9,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $399.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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