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Kenner

Pop. 64,904·11th most expensive in Louisiana·Kenner rents are up 7.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,629/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$336
Falling (Monthly)
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Kenner · $1,629
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
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Rents are right about where Kenner's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,629/mo
Expected by trend
$1,643/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,380/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,548/yr
At $1,629/mo median
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Rents are climbing (7.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kenner, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,904
Median income
$64,020
Median age
39.3
Renters
36.9%
Age distribution
23.6%
20.8%
24.1%
12.4%
19.2%
Under 1823.6%
18–3420.8%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.4%
65+19.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
47.2%
17.2%
29.5%
White47.2%
Black17.2%
Hispanic29.5%
Asian4.6%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
15.1%
27.6%
28.2%
29.1%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
63.1%
36.9%
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Kenner, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,412 → $1,629
up 15.4%
Income
$58,419 → $64,020
up 9.6%
Population
66,411 → 64,904
down 2.3%
Renter share
40.3% → 36.9%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.6% → 29.1%
+0.5 pts
Median age
37.8 → 39.3
+1.5 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in Kenner, LA has climbed from $1,412 to $1,629, a 15.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,419 in 2021 to $64,020 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 66,411 residents to roughly 64,904. Renters now make up 36.9% of households, compared with 40.3% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Kenner, LA market of 2022.

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Kenner rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Kenner, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kenner is $1,629/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($64,020/yr), Kenner ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenner an affordable city for renters?

Kenner is considered moderate for renters. At $1,629/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($64,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kenner slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kenner?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,629/mo in Kenner. The local median household income is $64,020/yr, meaning the typical Kenner household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kenner?

Rent in Kenner has increased 7.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kenner rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Kenner is one of the pricier cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #11 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,629/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kenner?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kenner ($1,629/mo): Harahan ($1,415/mo), River Ridge ($1,498/mo), Metairie ($1,605/mo).

What percentage of Kenner residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.9% of Kenner households are renters, while 63.1% are owner-occupied. Kenner leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kenner rent compare to the national average?

Kenner's median rent of $1,629/mo is $336 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #11 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,629/mo, rent takes ~31% of Kenner's median household income ($64,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kenner 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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