Rent in Hays, KS
A 2-bedroom in Hays, KS (ZIP 67601) typically rents for about $897 a month, with a range of $897–$1,036. Owner-occupied homes in Ellis County pay about 1.24% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $583 | $583–$721 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $697 | $697–$792 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $897 | $897–$1,036 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,084 | $1,084–$1,416 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,429 | $1,429–$1,732 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Hays ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hays, KS?
- About $897 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $897–$1,036. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Hays, KS?
- About $697 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $697–$792. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Hays, KS?
- About $1,084 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,084–$1,416. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Hays, KS?
- About $583 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $583–$721. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Hays, KS?
- About $1,429 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,429–$1,732. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Hays, KS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Ellis County pay a typical 1.24% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Hays rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).