
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $600 (32 Rentals)
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694 Oyster Creek

Tuscany Park

Bell Southpark

Farmhouse Apartments

Estancia Villas

Aspire at Onion Creek
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Bridge at Estancia

MAA Double Creek

Cascades at Onion Creek

The Nelson

Bridge at Three Hills

Homestead Oaks Apartments

Carrington Oaks
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Cortland Onion Creek

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Water Oak

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

MAA Onion Creek

The Huntington at Buda - Senior

Park South

Reveal at Onion Creek

Cortland Southpark Terraces
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Park at Estancia

Bell Austin Southwest

16219 Oxbow Trail

Parkview Terraces

Landing at Double Creek

16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Upstairs apartment

Iron Rock Ranch
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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 |
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Hays Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $1,076 | $1,305 |
Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $889 | $4,014 |
Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $972 | $5,324 |
Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,199 | $5,482 |
Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,599 | $5,184 |
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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 La Madrid in the Cherry Creek neighborhood priced from $652. 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 |
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La Madrid | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $652 |
Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
The Bradford | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Landing at Double Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
Estancia Villas | One Bedroom A1B-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Bell Southpark | A1C-S | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.55 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 $2,200. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the Almond Model at Covey Homes Harvest Meadows starting at $2,199 with a $1.56 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft. | 4BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Covey Homes Harvest Meadows | Almond | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
MAA Onion Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
La Madrid | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Upstairs apartment | 16219 Oxbow Trl | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
MAA Double Creek | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hays Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $652 at La Madrid.
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 $972 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 $1,199.
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