
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $700 (36 Rentals)
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Farmhouse Apartments

Aspire at Onion Creek

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

694 Oyster Creek
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The Bradford

Bell Southpark

MAA Double Creek

Bridge at Estancia

Landing at Double Creek

Parkview Terraces

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

Estancia Villas

Water Oak

Park South

Bridge at Three Hills

Cortland Southpark Terraces
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Reveal at Onion Creek

Homestead Oaks Apartments

Cortland Onion Creek

MAA Onion Creek

The Huntington at Buda - Senior

Cascades at Onion Creek
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Park at Estancia

16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Remodeled townhome

16219 Oxbow Trail

Iron Rock Ranch (New)

Carrington Oaks

Lenox Woods

The Nelson
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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 | $1,147 | $995 | $1,401 |
Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $755 | $5,037 |
Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $842 | $5,324 |
Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,199 | $5,229 |
Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $1,599 | $3,590 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $842 |
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Longhorn | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
The Bradford | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
MAA Double Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
Landing at Double Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
Parkview Terraces | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
Bell Southpark | A1A-M | 1BR,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 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 | $1.29 |
Covey Homes Harvest Meadows | Almond | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Tuscany Park | Chiante | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
MAA Double Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Remodeled townhome | 16219 Oxbow Trl | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 934 SqFt (807 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
La Madrid | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Parkview Terraces | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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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