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

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Farmhouse Apartments
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$884 - $2,693
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$884 - $2,693
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Farmhouse Apartments

10801 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78747
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View at Estancia
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$1,058 - $7,617
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View at Estancia

827 Camino Vaquero PkyManchaca, TX 78652
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Park South
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$1,115 - $2,575
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$1,115 - $2,575
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Park South

2000 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Water Oak
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$1,131 - $1,926
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Water Oak

12234 Heatherly DrAustin, TX 78747
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Adair Onion Creek
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$1,146 - $1,942
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$1,146 - $1,942
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Adair Onion Creek

1900 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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ThreeTwenty at the Vybe
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$1,158 - $3,961
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$1,158 - $3,961
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$1,158 - $3,961
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ThreeTwenty at the Vybe

320 Goll StKyle, TX 78640
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Lenox Woods
$1,299 - $2,209
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$1,299 - $2,209
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Lenox Woods

10801 Wayne Riddell LoopAustin, TX 78748
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Junewood
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$1,403 - $2,903
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Junewood

1431 Fire Cracker DrBuda, TX 78610
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Big Valley
$1,547 - $2,097
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Big Valley

2115 Big Valley DrManchaca, TX 78652
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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

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$629
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - A1/21BR,1BA$753
Parkview TerracesA11BR,1BA$859
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$890
The BradfordB12BR,2BA$948
Landing at Double CreekA21BR,1BA$957
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$967
Springs At SunfieldStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$991
Silverado ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,052
Aspire at Onion CreekA1 - 60% - A1 - 60%1BR,1BA$1,060

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Covey Homes Harvest MeadowsPeppermint3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Bridge at EstanciaD4BR,2BA$1.24
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Fredericksburg3BR,2BA$1.17
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath 1250 SqFt (1121 Net)2BR,2BA$1.27
MAA Double Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.45
Tuscany ParkChiante2BR,2BA$1.10
Parkview TerracesB12BR,1BA$1.32
Bell SouthparkB1A-S2BR,2BA$1.47
Farmhouse ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.33
Aspire at Onion CreekA1 - 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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