Studio Apartment Rent in Kennesaw, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kennesaw, Georgia as of October 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,883 and +42% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kennesaw
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kennesaw
Compare Kennesaw's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,830 |
| 11 | Kennesaw (this page) | $1,830 |
| 12 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 13 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 14 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 15 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kennesaw.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kennesaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth, GA | 5.4 mi | $1,625 | $-205 (-11%) |
| Marietta, GA | 8.1 mi | $1,657 | $-173 (-9%) |
| Powder Springs, GA | 10.9 mi | $1,850 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Vinings, GA | 14.3 mi | $1,464 | $-366 (-20%) |
| Mableton, GA | 14.4 mi | $1,550 | $-280 (-15%) |
| Hiram, GA | 14.8 mi | $1,660 | $-170 (-9%) |
| Cartersville, GA | 18.2 mi | $1,215 | $-615 (-34%) |
| Canton, GA | 18.2 mi | $1,665 | $-165 (-9%) |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 18.5 mi | $1,373 | $-457 (-25%) |
| Roswell, GA | 18.6 mi | $1,393 | $-437 (-24%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 22 mi | $1,435 | $-395 (-22%) |
| Douglasville, GA | 22.1 mi | $1,450 | $-380 (-21%) |
Studio rent in Kennesaw — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kennesaw?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kennesaw, Georgia is $1,830 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,883.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kennesaw?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kennesaw expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kennesaw's studio median of $1,830 is +42% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kennesaw rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Kennesaw ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kennesaw?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Acworth ($1,625), Marietta ($1,657), Vinings ($1,464).