Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Hays State University, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Hays

$1,012/mo

The average rent in Hays is $1,012 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $937 less per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hays

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hays rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fort Hays State University, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Fort Hays State University, KS

At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends for all bedroom counts and property types in Hays. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Hays State University, KS

Rent prices in Hays vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hays is $900, whereas a house costs $3,800. 2-bedroom apartments in Hays run $825 on average.

Listings

Studio

$3,800

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2 bedroom

$837

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3 bedroom

$975

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Studio

Average rent

$3,800

2 bedroom

Average rent

$837

3 bedroom

Average rent

$975

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Hays State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Fort Hays State University, KS

206 Ash St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hays

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

700 E 6th St #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 21

1010 Reservation Rd #C22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,050

$950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 21

122 Safari Dr #122S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 21

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Hays State University, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Hays rental market.

How much is rent in Hays?

The average rent in Hays is $1,012 per month as of June 20, 2026.

How does Hays rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hays is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $937 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hays?

To comfortably afford rent in Hays, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).