Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Adair Onion Creek
$1,057 - $1,953
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$1,057 - $1,953
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Adair Onion Creek

1900 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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View at Estancia
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$1,144 - $2,633
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View at Estancia

827 Camino Vaquero PkyManchaca, TX 78652
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Water Oak
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$1,271 - $2,441
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Water Oak

12234 Heatherly DrAustin, TX 78747
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Lenox Woods
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$1,299 - $2,104
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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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Ryze at Sunfield
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Ryze at Sunfield

2825 Main StBuda, TX 78610
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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 $762. The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the South Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $798. 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$762
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio1BR,1BA$798
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$801
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
Landing at Double CreekA21BR,1BA$906
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$913
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$915
Bell SouthparkA1C-S1BR,1BA$920
Silverado ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$979
Parkview TerracesA21BR,1BA$1,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Fredericksburg Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,511. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the 16219 Oxbow Trl Model at 16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Loma Vista 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 Fredericksburg3BR,2BA$1.29
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.47
MAA Onion Creek11C1BR,1BA$1.41
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$1.43
Aspire at Onion CreekA1 - 70%1BR,1BA$1.50
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$1.38
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$1.38
Farmhouse ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$1.34
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - A1/21BR,1BA$1.45

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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 View at Estancia listed at $1,144.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $762 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 $1,040 at Tuscany Park.

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 $1,300.

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