Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays County, TX from $600 (106 Rentals)

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property at 512 Lockhart St

$775 - $795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Lockhart St

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 801 Bracewood Cir

$910

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$910
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$910

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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801 Bracewood Cir, Unit C

801 Bracewood Cir
San MarcosTX78666
property at 809 Bracewood Cir

$945

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$945
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$945

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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809 Bracewood Cir, Unit C

809 Bracewood Cir
San MarcosTX78666

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1202 Thorpe Ln

$1,000 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1202 Thorpe Ln

San MarcosTX78666
property at 2090 Dara Ln

$1,020

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$960
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$60
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$1,020

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2090 Dara Ln

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 229 Craddock Ave

$1,175

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$1,175
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$1,175

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 Studio unit found at Oaks35 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $650. 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
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$650
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$683
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$725
Stadium View ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$729
The Lanes at OsloStudio AStudio,1BA$749
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Cabana Beach San Marcos4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$775
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel1BR,1BA$799
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX

As of March 04, 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 2BR/2.5BA Model at The Village on Telluride starting at $999 with a $0.64 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 Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.64
Cottages at San MarcosC1 Duplex3BR,3BA$0.65
Villas at Willow Springs ApartmentsTownhome2BR,2.5BA$0.92
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.83
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
The Outpost2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$1.01
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
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 317 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $600 to $26,000. There are also 585 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $650 to $12,995.

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 $650 to $12,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,449.

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 $725 to $5,072, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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