
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hays, TX from $1,200 (6 Rentals)
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12024 Menchaca Rd

2614 Georgia Coleman Bend
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Hays, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hays 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,355 | $1,995 | $2,800 |
Hays 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,634 | $2,250 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Hays Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hays, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Madrid in the Cherry Creek neighborhood priced from $610. Aspire at Onion Creek in the Southeast Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $721. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hays apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Madrid | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $721 |
Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX and Nearby
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hays area is the $1.43 price per square foot B4 Model at Farmhouse Apartments in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,734. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Farmhouse Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Menchaca Commons | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
La Madrid | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Bridge at Three Hills | A3-Llano | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
16219 Oxbow Trl | 16219 Oxbow Trl | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
MAA Double Creek | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays
What type of rentals are currently available in Hays?
There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Hays, TX with pricing that ranges from $879 to $5,208. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hays ranging from $1,200 to $2,900.
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 $1,200 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,084.
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 $1,199 to $5,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.
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