
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $700 (56 Rentals)
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Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

Farmhouse Apartments

The Bradford

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Parkview Terraces

Estancia Villas

Tuscany Park

Bridge at Estancia

Bridge at Three Hills
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MAA Double Creek

Landing at Double Creek

MAA Onion Creek

Bell Southpark

Springs At Sunfield

Cascades at Onion Creek

ThreeTwenty at the Vybe

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View at Estancia

Trinity Estancia

Park South
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Iron Rock Ranch

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

Carrington Oaks

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Adair Onion Creek

Homestead Oaks Apartments

Reveal at Onion Creek

The Rowan at Southwest Austin

Park at Estancia

The Huntington at Buda - Senior

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16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent
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Water Oak

The Nelson

Ryze at Sunfield

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Cortland Southpark Terraces

Abacus Southpark

Junewood

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Lenox Woods

Big Valley

Menchaca Commons

ArborView Circle C Ranch 62+ Active Adult
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Silverado Apartments

La Madrid

1002 Spanish Oak Trail

Shelby Ranch

203 Railroad St

12800 Old San Antonio Rd

148 Garcia St

11248 Lost Maples Trail

Covey Homes Harvest Meadows

12204 Barras Branch Dr
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Hays, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $850 | $1,303 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $706 | $1,999 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $842 | $2,453 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $967 | $7,133 |
| Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,529 | $2,435 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| The Bradford | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Parkview Terraces | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
| Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Bridge at Three Hills | E1-Lampasas 80% (Income Restrictions Apply) | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| Landing at Double Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Springs At Sunfield | Studio Grand Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $962 |
| Silverado Apartments | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covey Homes Harvest Meadows | Peppermint | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Rowan at Southwest Austin | The Lennon | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| MAA Double Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Parkview Terraces | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent | 16219 Oxbow Trl | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Bradford | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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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