
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays County, TX from $500 (84 Rentals)
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400 Eagle Brook Ln

189 Granary Dr

195 Parkers Pond Path

1002 Hazelton St

457 Sue Peaks Lp

338 Trestle Tree

238 Camacho St

1108 W McCarty Ln

296 Ferrule Dr
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1009 Hackberry St

1452 River Rd

124 Trestle Tree

3331 Ranch Rd 12

1430 River Rd, Unit 1430

4029 Cotton Gin Rd

810 Hazelton St

608 Bracewood Cir

608 Bracewood Cir

664 Mill St

320 Perry St

331 Ferrule Dr

638 Mill St

228 Trestle Tree

3505 Lone Man Mountain Rd

2090 Dara Ln

441 Lindsey St

1624 Aquarena Springs Dr

1133 Belvin St

102 Austin St

427 Lindsey St

412 Burleson St

694 Oyster Creek

106 Cockerham St

612 W Hopkins St

430 Lindsey St, Unit C4

1118 Hazelton St

1114 Hazelton St

1118 Hazelton St

1114 Hazelton St

815 Allen St

775 S Loop St

1120 Hazelton St

332 Trestle Tree

332 Trestle Tree

232 Camacho St

412 Burleson St

1243 N LBJ Dr

1120 Hazelton St

222 Six Pines Rd
Hays County, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hays County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hays County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,581 | $1,050 | $3,300 |
Hays County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,091 | $999 | $7,000 |
Hays County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,529 | $850 | $7,500 |
Hays County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,584 | $2,095 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available Hays County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays County, TX is a 6 Beds unit found at Cottages at San Marcos in the Outer Comal neighborhood priced from $719. La Vista Retirement Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cottages at San Marcos | F3 Triplex | 6BR,6BA | $719 |
La Vista Retirement Community | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes | San Miguel | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Hillside Ranch | Bandera 5x5.5 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $819 |
Palm Square Apartments | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Aqua 16 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays County area is the $0.54 price per square foot E2 Premium Model at View on the Square in the in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood starting from $819. The second greatest value Hays County apartment is the D1 Model at The Mirage starting at $585 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hays County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $0.54 |
The Mirage | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
Cottages at San Marcos | C2 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.68 |
Florencia Villa | Residential | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Green Spring | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
The Outpost | 2x2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes | San Fernando | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
La Vista Retirement Community | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hays County
What type of rentals are currently available in Hays County?
There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in Hays County, TX with pricing that ranges from $340 to $9,809. There are also 621 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays County ranging from $549 to $12,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hays County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hays County ranges from $549 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hays County?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hays County range from $675 to $9,809, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.
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