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Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Kennesaw, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kennesaw rent stands today
Kennesaw, GA rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,145/month. Renters today are paying $67 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $2,100/month reached just two months ago.
Compared to national trends
Kennesaw runs 10.6% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 127 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Kennesaw sit around $1,500/month and $1,488/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms run about $1,860/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,216/month and $2,750/month, with houses commanding a median of $2,290/month compared to apartments at $1,772/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Marietta Country Club rents fell 69.2% year over year to $2,000/month across 16 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide 6.7% rent increase and shows a significant neighborhood-level shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Kennesaw
$2,145/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Kennesaw is $2,145 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $205 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kennesaw
127
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $1,772, whereas a house costs $2,290. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennesaw run $1,518 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,868.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,488 |  1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,860 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,215 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 4% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedarcrest | $2,183 | |
Kennesaw Woodland Acres | $2,075 | |
Legacy Park | $1,958 | |
Marietta Country Club | $2,000 | |
Mountain View | $1,678 | |
Pinetree Country Club | $1,795 | |
Ridenour | $1,819 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,772 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 46% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,290 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,488
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,860
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,215
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Pinetree Country Club
Average rent
$1,795
Cedarcrest
Average rent
$2,183
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,678
Ridenour
Average rent
$1,819
Kennesaw Woodland Acres
Average rent
$2,075
Legacy Park
Average rent
$1,958
Marietta Country Club
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
46%
Houses
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
No Change
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
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kennesaw, GA is 18% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,610
3%$1,800
2%$2,325
8%$2,068
6%$1,742
21%$1,975
$1,800
2%$2,000
2%$2,599
5%$1,861
28%$2,200
13%$2,360
2%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
House for rent in Kennesaw
3743 Jiles Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pinetree Country Club townhouse for rent in Kennesaw
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available May 12
4d ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 18
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
1h ago
1490 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$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 Aug 3
3d ago
House for rent in Kennesaw
3416 Owens Landing Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,059
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$1,718
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2825 S Main St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$9,712
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4044 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,059
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$1,718
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3350 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,358–$3,749
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,830
$2,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
6h ago
Verified
3050 Cobb Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$1,718
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2825 S Main St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$9,712
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,830
$2,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3020 Maple Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
House for rent
Available Jul 29
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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 $2,145 per month as of August 1, 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 7% 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 $205 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kennesaw?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kennesaw are Mountain View ($1,678/mo), Pinetree Country Club ($1,795/mo), and Ridenour ($1,819/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kennesaw average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,750/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, while two-bedrooms dropped 3.5% from this time last year.
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).