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Student Housing in Hays, KS
About Student Housing in Hays
Hays, Kansas is a western Kansas hub of around 20,000 anchored by Fort Hays State University, the largest school in the region. It's the biggest town for many miles, so it pulls in students from across the High Plains and gives the area a lively college-town center. Campus sits on the south side, and student life threads into the surrounding streets and into downtown, where the historic Chestnut Street District, known locally as The Bricks, lines a walkable stretch of preserved buildings, shops, and gathering spots. The city carries its frontier history proudly, with the Sternberg Museum of Natural History on campus and the old grounds of Fort Hays preserved as Frontier Historical Park, a roughly ninety-acre green space with trails and a disc golf course.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Hays
The blocks west and north of the university
Where many students live, putting you within a short walk of class and the residence halls.
The area east toward Main Street
Blends older homes with student housing and easy access to the Chestnut Street District.
Downtown Hays
Centered on the historic Bricks, drawing students who want to be near the shops and gathering spots while staying a quick trip from campus.
Getting Around Hays as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Hays.