
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $783 (64 Rentals)
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Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

The Bradford

Homestead Oaks Apartments

Tuscany Park

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Farmhouse Apartments

MAA Onion Creek

Bridge at Three Hills

MAA Double Creek

Estancia Villas
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Aspire at Onion Creek

Bell Southpark

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Landing at Double Creek

Cascades at Onion Creek

Carrington Oaks

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Water Oak

The Rowan at Southwest Austin

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View at Estancia
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Park South

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

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Adair Onion Creek

La Madrid

Park at Estancia

Reveal at Onion Creek

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Huntington at Buda

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16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent

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Cortland Southpark Terraces
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The Nelson

Ryze at Sunfield

Trinity Estancia

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Lenox Woods

Iron Rock Ranch

Abacus Southpark

The Fenley

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Junewood

Menchaca Commons

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Big Valley
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Parkview Terraces

Springs At Sunfield

Silverado Apartments

ThreeTwenty at the Vybe

Shelby Ranch

109 Sydney's Way

100 Giancarlo's Ln

Covey Homes Harvest Meadows

1416 Bichon Bnd
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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 | $1,191 | $976 | $1,467 |
| Hays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $787 | $1,919 |
| Hays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $818 | $2,518 |
| Hays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $865 | $2,903 |
| Hays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,519 | $2,733 |
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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 Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes in the Cherry Creek neighborhood priced from $783. The Bradford in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $783 |
| The Bradford | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
| Homestead Oaks Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $818 |
| Tuscany Park | Florence | 3BR,2BA | $865 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A1b | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| MAA Onion Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| MAA Double Creek | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Estancia Villas | One Bedroom A1B-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Parkview Terraces | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Emerson at Buda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Emerson at Buda in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,678. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the B3-Comal 80% (Income Restrictions Apply) Model at Bridge at Three Hills starting at $1,489 with a $1.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson at Buda | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Bridge at Three Hills | B3-Comal 80% (Income Restrictions Apply) | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Fredericksburg | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1250 SqFt (1121 Net) | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Tuscany Park | Piedmonte | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Bridge at Estancia | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent | 16219 Oxbow Trl | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| MAA Double Creek | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| MAA Onion Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Bradford | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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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 $783 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 $818 at Homestead Oaks Apartments.
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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