Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Hays State University, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Hays

$950/mo

The average rent in Hays is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hays

4

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hays rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 a house in Hays is $2,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$700

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3 bedroom

$950

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4 bedroom

$2,000

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1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

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

106 Darcie Dr #106D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
110 Safari Dr #110S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

How does Hays rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hays is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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).