Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Kennesaw, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kennesaw rent stands today
Kennesaw, GA rent rose 6.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,111/month. Renters today are paying $122 more per month on average than last year, near the peak rent of $2,100/month reached in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kennesaw runs 11.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among similar-sized metros with 148 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kennesaw rent for $5,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,439/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,879/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,138/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,594/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 46.2% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Kennesaw Woodland Acres rents climbed 175.1% year over year to $2,110/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 6.1% rise. Meanwhile, Marietta Country Club saw rents fall 70.4% year over year to $2,070/month, marking a strong local divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Kennesaw
$2,111/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Kennesaw is $2,111 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $211 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kennesaw
148
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kennesaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kennesaw, GA
Average rent prices in Kennesaw have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,749, whereas a house costs $2,242. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennesaw run $1,504 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,774.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $5,400 | No Change | 279% | |
1 bedroom | $1,439 |  6% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,879 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,138 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,594 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedarcrest | $2,100 | |
Kennesaw Woodland Acres | $2,110 | |
Legacy Park | $2,250 | |
Marietta Country Club | $2,070 | |
Mountain View | $1,910 | |
Pinetree Country Club | $1,985 | |
Ridenour | $2,061 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,749 | 2% | 8% | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,242 | 2% | 5% | |
Rooms | $712 | 28% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$5,400
Last year
279%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,439
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,879
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,138
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,594
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Pinetree Country Club
Average rent
$1,985
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,910
Legacy Park
Average rent
$2,250
Ridenour
Average rent
$2,061
Kennesaw Woodland Acres
Average rent
$2,110
Cedarcrest
Average rent
$2,100
Marietta Country Club
Average rent
$2,070
Apartments
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,242
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$712
Last 30 days
28%
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
11%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kennesaw, GA is 16% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,526
4%$1,694
3%$2,162
1%$2,080
8%$1,745
2%$1,995
5%$1,835
8%$1,995
5%$2,500
2%$1,861
9%$2,100
8%$2,300
7%Discover rentals in Kennesaw, GA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
2174 Dresden Grn Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3912 Mcguire Way Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,560
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3741C Old 41 Hwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
1200 Willow Ct Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
3 beds
1 bath
$1,680
Price dropped $85Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3866 Allyn Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
5 beds
4 baths
$5,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 20
1d ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
2790 Sardis St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
4 beds
2 baths
$3,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
1490 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
2 beds
2 baths
$3,107–$3,682
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$1,929
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2825 S Main St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$8,058
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$1,489
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
108 Townpark Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,727–$3,491
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$1,929
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$1,489
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
3808 Mountain View Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
3 beds
2 baths
$2,034
Price dropped $146Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 29
23h ago
Verified
1324 Beaumont Ct Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,205
Price dropped $230Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$1,489
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pinetree Country Club townhouse for rent in Kennesaw
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,870
Price dropped $1,290Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 16
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,675
Price dropped $565Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 2
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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 $2,111 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kennesaw?
Average rent prices in Kennesaw have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Kennesaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kennesaw is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $211 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kennesaw?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kennesaw are Mountain View ($1,910/mo), Pinetree Country Club ($1,985/mo), and Ridenour ($2,061/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kennesaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Kennesaw, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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).