Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Clay Center, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clay Center
$625/mo
34%vs previous year
The average rent in Clay Center is $625 per month as of August 2026. This is 68% below the national average rent, or $1,315 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clay Center
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clay Center rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Clay Center, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Clay Center, KS
Average rent prices in Clay Center have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Clay Center, KS
Rent prices in Clay Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clay Center is $750, whereas a house costs $1,159. 1-bedroom apartments in Clay Center run $585 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $625 | 30% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $875 |  9% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,222 | 10% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Clay Center, KS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | 11% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,159 | 5% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Clay Center, KS.
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Clay Center, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Clay Center, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clay Center and Abilene by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clay Center
68%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clay Center, KS is 43% lower than the median rent in Abilene, KS.
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10%$795
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21%$950
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107%$1,409
55%Discover rentals in Clay Center, KS
4d ago
387 PO Box 387, Clay Center, KS 67432
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clay Center
1 bed
1 bath
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
387 PO Box 387, Clay Center, KS 67432
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clay Center
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clay Center
1 bed
1 bath
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clay Center
3 beds
1 bath
$1,425
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clay Center
3 beds
1 bath
$1,425
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clay Center
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clay Center
1 bed
1 bath
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
387 PO Box 387, Clay Center, KS 67432
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
387 PO Box 387, Clay Center, KS 67432
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Clay Center, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Clay Center rental market.
How much is rent in Clay Center?
The average rent in Clay Center is $625 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clay Center?
Average rent prices in Clay Center have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.
How does Clay Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clay Center is 68% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,315 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clay Center?
To comfortably afford rent in Clay Center, you'd need to earn approximately $25,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clay Center?
Based on our current listings, Clay Center welcomes pet owners with 88% of rental apartments accommodating animal companions. With about 8 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 7 pet-friendly options each month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).