Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $700 (56 Rentals)

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View at Estancia
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$1,043 - $2,649
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View at Estancia

827 Camino Vaquero PkyManchaca, TX 78652
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Adair Onion Creek
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$1,096 - $2,152
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Adair Onion Creek

1900 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Water Oak
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$1,156 - $1,966
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Water Oak

12234 Heatherly DrAustin, TX 78747
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Lenox Woods
$1,314 - $2,299
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Lenox Woods

10801 Wayne Riddell LoopAustin, TX 78748
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La Madrid
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Madrid

11320 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748
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Shelby Ranch
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Ranch

2210 Lynnbrook DrAustin, TX 78748

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Hays, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes in the Cherry Creek neighborhood priced from $773. Farmhouse Apartments in the Southeast Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - A1/21BR,1BA$773
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$852
Parkview TerracesA21BR,1BA$873
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$913
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$915
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 80% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$916
Landing at Double CreekA21BR,1BA$935
Springs At SunfieldStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$962
Silverado ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.42 price per square foot Peppermint Model at Covey Homes Harvest Meadows in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the The Lennon Model at The Rowan at Southwest Austin starting at $1,459 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Circle C Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hays apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Covey Homes Harvest MeadowsPeppermint3BR,2.5BA$1.42
The Rowan at Southwest AustinThe Lennon2BR,2BA$1.30
MAA Double Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.38
Parkview TerracesB12BR,1BA$1.32
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.35
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio1BR,1BA$1.42
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$1.38
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$1.38
Farmhouse ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$1.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hays?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hays is at Bridge at Three Hills listed at $916.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $773 at Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hays Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hays is starting from $1,006 at The Bradford.

What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridge at Estancia and starts from $1,140.

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