How much does it cost to rent in Kenner, LA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Kenner, LA is $1,615. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Kenner cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Kenner is one of the pricier cities in Louisiana, ranking #13 out of 46 cities tracked at $1,615/mo.

When was Kenner rent data last updated?

Kenner rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Kenner, LA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Kenner, LA at $1,380 per month, which is 15% below the $1,615 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Kenner

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Pop. 64,904·13th most expensive in Louisiana·Kenner rents are up 6.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,615/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.9%

vs US Median

-$347

Falling (Monthly)

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Kenner · $1,615

More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Affordability

30% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,615/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$65,000/yr

Local median income

$64,020/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kenner's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,380/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,615 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$19,380/yr

At $1,615/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (6.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, -0.9% 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 → $1,615

up 14.4%

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 $1,615, a 14.4% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Kenner on your salary?

At $1,615/mo, how Kenner rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $82,198/yr · Rent = 23.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $58,360/yr · Rent = 33.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $67,225/yr · Rent = 28.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $120,156/yr · Rent = 16.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $153,529/yr · Rent = 12.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $54,645/yr · Rent = 35.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $49,338/yr · Rent = 39.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $60,813/yr · Rent = 31.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Kenner rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Kenner. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Kenner, LA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Kenner is $1,615/mo as of August 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 30% of local median household income ($64,020/yr), Kenner ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenner an affordable city for renters?

Kenner is considered moderate for renters. At $1,615/mo, rent takes approximately 30% 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 $1,615/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 6.7% over the past year as of August 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 #13 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,615/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kenner?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kenner ($1,615/mo): Harahan ($1,357/mo), River Ridge ($1,498/mo), Metairie ($1,557/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 $1,615/mo is $347 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #13 out of 46 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

30%

MODERATE

At $1,615/mo, rent takes ~30% of Kenner's median household income ($64,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kenner 30%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1.85–4.25%

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