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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 Farmhouse Apartments in the Southeast Austin neighborhood priced from $817. Tuscany Park in the Southeast Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
Tuscany ParkFlorence3BR,2BA$865
The BradfordA21BR,1BA$865
Bell SouthparkA1C-S1BR,1BA$900
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - Harmony1BR,1BA$926

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.43 price per square foot C2B-M Model at Bell Southpark in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the Three Bedroom C2A Model at Estancia Villas starting at $1,734 with a $1.34 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.
Bell SouthparkC2B-M3BR,2BA$1.43
Estancia VillasThree Bedroom C2A3BR,2BA$1.34
Parkview TerracesB32BR,2BA$1.50
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath 1250 SqFt (1121 Net)2BR,2BA$1.06
Tuscany ParkPiedmonte2BR,1BA$1.30
16219 Oxbow Trl, Unit Remodeled townhome16219 Oxbow Trl1BR,1BA$1.44
La MadridA11BR,1BA$1.41
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1.47
Aspire at Onion CreekA1 - 70%1BR,1BA$1.50
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.38

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Hays, TX

Ranked #210

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays

What type of rentals are currently available in Hays?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX with pricing that ranges from $706 to $5,324. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays ranging from $850 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hays?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hays ranges from $850 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,896.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hays?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hays range from $865 to $4,845, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,005.

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