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View at Estancia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

View at Estancia

827 Camino Vaquero PkyManchaca, TX 78652
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Carrington Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carrington Oaks

1278 CabelasBuda, TX 78610
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Ryze at Sunfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ryze at Sunfield

2825 Main StBuda, TX 78610
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La Madrid
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Madrid

11320 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748
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Shelby Ranch
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Ranch

2210 Lynnbrook DrAustin, TX 78748

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 $793. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - A1/21BR,1BA$793
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$859
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$900
Parkview TerracesA21BR,1BA$936
View at EstanciaE1 AFFStudio,1BA$940
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$963
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$993
Cortland Onion CreekAshbrook1BR,1BA$996
Cortland Southpark TerracesZilker1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.32 price per square foot B3-Comal Model at Bridge at Three Hills in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,627. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the The Fredericksburg, 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1174 Sq. Ft. Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks starting at $1,435 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the South Austin 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.
Bridge at Three HillsB3-Comal2BR,2BA$1.32
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Fredericksburg, 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1174 Sq. Ft.3BR,2BA$1.22
Tuscany ParkFlorence3BR,2BA$1.38
Bridge at EstanciaB22BR,2BA$1.39
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.47
Reveal at Onion CreekA21BR,1BA$1.47
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$1.37
Aspire at Onion CreekA1 - 70%1BR,1BA$1.50
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.42
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$1.51

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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 $793 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 $1,153 at MAA Double Creek.

What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Atlantic Grand Oaks and starts from $1,435.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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