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Apartments in Hays

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Centennial Towers - Senior 55+ Income-Based
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2502 Sherman Ave Hays, KS
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Epworth Towers - Senior 55+ Income Based
5.0
2800 Augusta Ln Hays, KS
1 BR | Available Now
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$950
1010 Reservation Rd #f09
Hays, KS
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,000
410 W 6th St
Hays, KS
7 BR | Available Now
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Hays Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Hays, KS on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 389 apartments available in Hays.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Hays, KS?

Based on average rent prices in Hays, to afford a three-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $38,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Hays Apartment

Hays is the urban hub around which most of north-western Kansas revolves. This part of Kansas is largely a collection of smaller rural communities, and many of the people from those towns travel to Hays when they require goods or services that aren't readily available in the smaller centers. Hays, with a population of 20,000, is the largest town in the region.

The fourth-largest university in the state is the Fort Hays State University. Located right in Hays, this institution is home to 11,000 students. There is also a technical college in town, and a large research facility centered on agriculture located to the south. This facility is operated by Kansas States University, and is one of the most important agricultural research centers in a State where agriculture is paramount.

When to Search

Finding an apartment to rent when you move to Hays is going to be trickier than you might think. Because the city is so small, there aren't very many rental properties available within the city. If you need to move to Hays and plan on renting, you should start hunting around February or March.

Staying in the Know

The slim availability of rental suites in Hays is something to take into consideration when you apply for apartments. Try to give the landlord a reason why you would be a great tenant, or why that apartment would be a great fit for you. If it is close to work or school, be sure to mention that during the interview process.

Life in Hays

Transportation

The city doesn't maintain any public transportation within the city itself, although you can hop a Greyhound in town if you're commuting to other communities. For the most part, using your car is the best way to get around Hays and to the outlying regions. There is a free shuttle (Tiger Transport) operated by the University that can get students from school to a few select locations in town.

Where to play

For a small town, Hays has great athletic and recreation facilities, including a disc golf course, baseball diamonds and public tennis courts. There is also a water park in town with a swimming pool. Don't miss Oktoberfest, as the city has a strong German population and really knows how to throw a great event during this festive season.

Campuses Nearby

Fort Hays State University

Hays:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Hays Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Hays rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Hays and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Hays average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Hays Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Hays rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Hays one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Hays experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Hays two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Hays vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Hays and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Hays over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Hays suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Hays suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Hays suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Hays vs. National Comparisons

Hays Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Hays over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Hays average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Hays one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Hays and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Hays and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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