Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX from $800 (37 Rentals)

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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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La Madrid
1 to 2 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 Farmhouse Apartments in the Southeast Austin neighborhood priced from $817. Aspire at Onion Creek in the Southeast Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
Aspire at Onion CreekB32BR,2BA$850
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$926
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$999
View at EstanciaE1 AFFStudio,1BA$1,025
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker - Harmony1BR,1BA$1,062
Park SouthA1 Accessible - 50% MFI (Eligibility Restrictio...1BR,1BA$1,062
Landing at Double CreekA11BR,1BA$1,069
Cascades at Onion CreekA11BR,1BA$1,075
La MadridA11BR,1BA$1,077

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.42 price per square foot The Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft. Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $2,009. The second greatest value Hays apartment is the B1 Model at Menchaca Commons starting at $1,574 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Loma Vista 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.
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft.4BR,2BA$1.42
Menchaca CommonsB12BR,2BA$1.50
Tuscany ParkPiedmonte2BR,1BA$1.25
MAA Double Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.54
Estancia VillasTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$1.39
Silverado ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.57
La MadridA11BR,1BA$1.41
Aspire at Onion CreekA11BR,1BA$1.39
Bridge at EstanciaA1BR,1BA$1.51
Farmhouse ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.45

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2.5
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24 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $926.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hays Apartment is $817 at Farmhouse Apartments.

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 $850 at Aspire at Onion Creek.

What is the most affordable Hays Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridge at Estancia and starts from $1,199.

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