Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $783 (64 Rentals)

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$2,200

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Farmhouse Apartments
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$884 - $2,471

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Base Rent$884 - $2,471

Total Monthly Price$884 - $2,471
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Farmhouse Apartments

10801 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78747
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Water Oak
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$1,076 - $2,461

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Base Rent$1,076 - $2,461

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Water Oak

12234 Heatherly DrAustin, TX 78747
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View at Estancia
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$1,084 - $2,518

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Base Rent$1,084 - $2,518

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827 Camino Vaquero PkyManchaca, TX 78652
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Park South
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$1,092 - $1,620

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Base Rent$1,092 - $1,620

Total Monthly Price$1,092 - $1,620
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park South

2000 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Adair Onion Creek
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$1,096 - $2,202

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Base Rent$1,096 - $2,202

Total Monthly Price$1,096 - $2,202
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Adair Onion Creek

1900 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Lenox Woods
$1,274 - $2,149

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Base Rent$1,274 - $2,149

Total Monthly Price$1,274 - $2,149
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Lenox Woods

10801 Wayne Riddell LoopAustin, TX 78748
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Junewood
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$1,343 - $2,903

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Junewood

1431 Fire Cracker DrBuda, TX 78610
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Big Valley
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$1,467 - $2,717

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

Big Valley

2115 Big Valley DrManchaca, TX 78652
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Parkview Terraces
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Parkview Terraces

10101 S 1st StAustin, TX 78748
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Springs At Sunfield
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springs At Sunfield

1165 Fire Cracker DrBuda, TX 78610
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Shelby Ranch
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Ranch

2210 Lynnbrook DrAustin, TX 78748
property at 1416 Bichon Bnd
$1,999 - $2,050
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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - A1/21BR,1BA$783
The BradfordA11BR,1BA$787
Homestead Oaks Apartments2x22BR,2BA$818
Tuscany ParkFlorence3BR,2BA$865
Farmhouse ApartmentsA1b1BR,1BA$884
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$933
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$988
Estancia VillasOne Bedroom A1B-MMR1BR,1BA$999
Parkview TerracesB12BR,1BA$1,039
Emerson at BudaA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerson at BudaC13BR,2BA$1.36
Bridge at Three HillsB3-Comal 80% (Income Restrictions Apply)2BR,2BA$1.21
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Fredericksburg3BR,2BA$1.16
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath 1250 SqFt (1121 Net)2BR,2BA$1.38
Tuscany ParkPiedmonte2BR,1BA$1.10
Bridge at EstanciaB22BR,2BA$1.25
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Apartment for rent16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.35
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$1.37
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.37
The BradfordA11BR,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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