Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Kennesaw, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Kennesaw rent stands today

    Kennesaw, GA rent rose 7.0% year over year, reaching a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $115 more per month on average than last year, with rent now at the peak level recorded in June 2026 of $2,035/month earlier this month.

  • Kennesaw rent runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 132 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Kennesaw sit around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,150/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,650/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Marietta Country Club rents fell 66.9% year over year to $2,150/month across 14 rentals, a large decline compared to the citywide 7.0% rise. Kennesaw Woodland Acres saw a 23.8% increase to $2,160/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Kennesaw

$2,100/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kennesaw is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kennesaw

132

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kennesaw rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kennesaw, GA

Average rent prices in Kennesaw have increased by 2% 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 $1,748, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennesaw run $1,472 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,772.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,450

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,800

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,150

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,650

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kennesaw, GA is 14% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.

Discover rentals in Kennesaw, GA

3743 Jiles Rd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kennesaw

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Kennesaw, GA

3743 Jiles Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

155 Fay Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kennesaw

Apartment for rent

5065 Sand Wedge Cir Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinetree Country Club townhouse for rent in Kennesaw

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,795

House for rent

Available May 12

2993 Owens Meadow Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kennesaw

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

Available Jun 10

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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 $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kennesaw?

Average rent prices in Kennesaw have increased by 2% 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 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kennesaw?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kennesaw are Pinetree Country Club ($1,847/mo), Mountain View ($2,142/mo), and Cedarcrest ($2,150/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?

Kennesaw's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse rental inventory.

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).

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