Hays, KS rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hays, KS is $825.

Average rent

$825

Month-over-month change

+$25

Year-over-year change

-$275

Available rentals

20

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $1,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$7007
$80011
$9001
$1,4001
$1,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $275 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$850$800
Feb$850$800
Mar$800$800
Apr$799$850
May$799$850
Jun$800$800
Jul$800$800
Aug$800$800
Sep$750No data
Oct$750No data
Nov$850No data
Dec$800No data

Market temperature

The Hays, KS rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Hays, KS is 61% lower than the national average.

Hays, KSvs.

$825

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Hays, KS?

The average rent in Hays, KS is $825.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Hays, KS?

Houses in Hays, KS rent between $550 - $1,500 with an average rent of $825.

3. How has the rent in Hays, KS changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Hays, KS decreased by $275

4. How much has the rent in Hays, KS increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Hays, KS increased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Hays, KS?

There are currently 20 rentals available in Hays, KS.

6. How do rent prices in Hays, KS compare with the national average?

The average rent in Hays, KS is $825 — 60.71% lower the national average of $2,100.

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