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View at Estancia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View at Estancia

827 Camino Vaquero PkyManchaca, TX 78652
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Ranch

2210 Lynnbrook DrAustin, TX 78748
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Ryze at Sunfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ryze at Sunfield

2825 Main StBuda, TX 78610

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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 Farmhouse Apartments in the Southeast Austin neighborhood priced from $817. Aspire at Onion Creek in the Southeast Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $842. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
Aspire at Onion CreekB22BR,2BA$842
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesLonghorn1BR,1BA$877
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$951
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$999
MAA Double Creek11A1BR,1BA$1,008
Landing at Double CreekA21BR,1BA$1,012
Parkview TerracesA21BR,1BA$1,015
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net)1BR,1BA$1,018
Bell SouthparkA1A-M1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft. Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,826. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the Almond Model at Covey Homes Harvest Meadows starting at $2,129 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Meadow Park 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.
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft.4BR,2BA$1.29
Covey Homes Harvest MeadowsAlmond2BR,2BA$1.51
Tuscany ParkChiante2BR,2BA$1.22
MAA Double Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.33
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Remodeled townhome16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.41
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 934 SqFt (807 Net)1BR,1BA$1.46
La MadridA11BR,1BA$1.41
Aspire at Onion CreekA11BR,1BA$1.42
Parkview TerracesA11BR,1BA$1.51
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$1.51

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Hays, TX

Ranked #229

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Hays, TX

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,098.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $817 at Farmhouse Apartments.

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 $842 at Aspire at Onion Creek.

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 $1,199.

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