Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Kennesaw, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kennesaw rent stands today
Kennesaw, GA rent rose 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,148/month. Renters today are paying $71 more per month on average than last year despite a modest 1.0% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Kennesaw runs 13.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for metros with 131 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kennesaw rent for $7,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,422/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,600/month. The 3-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of rentals at 44.2%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Legacy Park rents fell 21.5% year over year to $1,995/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide rent increase of 7.4%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Kennesaw
$2,147/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Kennesaw is $2,147 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $247 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kennesaw
131
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kennesaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kennesaw, GA
Average rent prices in Kennesaw have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kennesaw, GA
Rent prices in Kennesaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kennesaw is $1,762, whereas a house costs $2,292. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennesaw run $1,596 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $7,800 | No Change | 586% | |
1 bedroom | $1,422 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedarcrest | $2,330 | |
Kennesaw Woodland Acres | $1,970 | |
Legacy Park | $1,995 | |
Marietta Country Club | $2,420 | |
Mountain View | $2,146 | |
Pinetree Country Club | $1,885 | |
Ridenour | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,762 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,292 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 36% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$7,800
Last year
586%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Pinetree Country Club
Average rent
$1,885
Ridenour
Average rent
$1,995
Mountain View
Average rent
$2,146
Kennesaw Woodland Acres
Average rent
$1,970
Cedarcrest
Average rent
$2,330
Legacy Park
Average rent
$1,995
Marietta Country Club
Average rent
$2,420
Apartments
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,292
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
36%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kennesaw, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kennesaw, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kennesaw and Alpharetta by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kennesaw
13%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kennesaw, GA is 15% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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4%$1,795
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26%$2,000
3%$1,795
1%$1,942
4%$2,500
1%$1,882
18%$2,210
14%$2,250
3%Discover rentals in Kennesaw, GA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
4053 Maxanne Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kennesaw
1370 Kennesaw Trace Ct Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,450
$1,350
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pinetree Country Club townhouse for rent in Kennesaw
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3743 Jiles Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3866 Allyn Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
5 beds
4 baths
$5,750
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
2790 Sardis St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
4 beds
2 baths
$3,795
House for rent
2d ago
1490 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$3,732
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kennesaw
3134 Marbella Cir, Kennesaw, GA 30152
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,139
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2825 S Main St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$10,951
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$1,720
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
108 Townpark Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,343
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,139
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$1,720
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3350 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,452
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,010
House for rent
Available May 14
2d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$2,139
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2825 S Main St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$8,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
108 Townpark Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,343
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,380
$2,690
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 20
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Frequently asked questions for Kennesaw, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kennesaw rental market.
How much is rent in Kennesaw?
The average rent in Kennesaw is $2,147 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kennesaw?
Average rent prices in Kennesaw have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Kennesaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kennesaw is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $247 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kennesaw?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kennesaw are Pinetree Country Club ($1,885/mo), Kennesaw Woodland Acres ($1,970/mo), and Ridenour ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kennesaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Kennesaw, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kennesaw?
Based on our July 2026 rent data, winter months offer the best rental deals in Kennesaw, with December seeing the lowest rents and approximately 4.6% savings compared to peak season. May has the highest rents, while September and November experience less competitive conditions with lower demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).