
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $600 (55 Rentals)
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Tuscany Park

Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

Parkview Terraces

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Farmhouse Apartments

Estancia Villas

The Bradford

Landing at Double Creek

Bridge at Three Hills

Springs At Sunfield
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View at Estancia

Aspire at Onion Creek

Bell Southpark

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Cascades at Onion Creek

MAA Onion Creek

Carrington Oaks

Trinity Estancia

Iron Rock Ranch

Homestead Oaks Apartments
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Park South

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Water Oak

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

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Adair Onion Creek

Bridge at Estancia

The Huntington at Buda - Senior

Reveal at Onion Creek

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ThreeTwenty at the Vybe

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Cortland Southpark Terraces

The Nelson
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MAA Double Creek

Park at Estancia

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16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent

Ryze at Sunfield

Abacus Southpark

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Lenox Woods

The Rowan at Southwest Austin

Menchaca Commons

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Junewood

ArborView Circle C Ranch 62+ Active Adult
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Big Valley

Silverado Apartments

La Madrid

Shelby Ranch

203 Railroad St

3075 FM 2001

Covey Homes Harvest Meadows

12204 Barras Branch Dr

12200 Eruzione Dr

2504 Wilma Rudolph Rd
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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 | $1,071 | $965 | $1,376 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $629 | $1,919 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $946 | $2,518 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $865 | $2,903 |
| Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,559 | $1,812 |
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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 Tuscany Park in the Southeast Austin neighborhood priced from $629. Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes in the Cherry Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $753. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $753 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Bradford | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Bridge at Three Hills | E1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply) | Studio,1BA | $967 |
| Landing at Double Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
| Springs At Sunfield | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| Silverado Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 - 60% - A1 - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Cascades at Onion Creek | A1-80% - A1-80% | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby
As of July 23, 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 D Model at Bridge at Estancia starting at $1,559 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin 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 |
| Bridge at Estancia | D | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Fredericksburg | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1250 SqFt (1121 Net) | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| MAA Double Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Tuscany Park | Chiante | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Parkview Terraces | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Bell Southpark | B1A-S | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 - 60% - A1 - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $967.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $629 at Tuscany Park.
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 $948 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 Tuscany Park and starts from $865.
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