How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hays, KS?
In Hays, KS, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $901 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $697 (±$139).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,064 (±$126).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Ellis County, KS is $1,036.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $583 (±$152)
- 1 bedroom
- $697 (±$139)
- 2 bedrooms
- $901 (±$70)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,064 (±$126)
Rent by bedroom count in Hays
| Hays | Ellis County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $583 (±$152) | — | $818 (±$22) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $697 (±$139) | $696 (±$131) | $874 (±$11) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $901 (±$70) | $881 (±$66) | $1,042 (±$9) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,064 (±$126) | $1,085 (±$67) | $1,260 (±$20) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,422 (±$69) | $1,417 (±$70) | $1,440 (±$43) | $1,957 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $2,036 (±$264) | $1,898 (±$413) | $1,539 (±$92) | $2,074 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $697 (±$139) | $792 |
| 2 bedrooms | $901 (±$70) | $1,036 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,064 (±$126) | $1,416 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Hays
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays | — | $901 (±$70) | — |
| Victoria | 9.6 mi | $1,023 (±$476) | Not measurably different |
| Herzog Township | 12 mi | $805 (±$134) | Not measurably different |
| Ellis | 13 mi | $714 (±$75) | Lower |
| Gorham | 16 mi | $1,057 (±$286) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ellis, KS ($714).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria | $1,023 (±$476) |
| 2 | Hays | $901 (±$70) |
| 3 | Herzog Township | $805 (±$134) |
| 4 | Ellis | $714 (±$75) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hays
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Hays?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Hays, KS is $697 (±$139) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Hays?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Hays, KS is $901 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Hays?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Hays, KS is $1,064 (±$126) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hays city, Kansas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Ellis County, KS
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ellis County, KS
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hays city, Kansas (place:31100, in state:20).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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