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Kennedale

Pop. 9,439·135th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Kennedale, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,666/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$299
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Kennedale · $1,666
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,666/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$118,794/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kennedale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,540/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,992/yr
At $1,666/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kennedale, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,439
Median income
$118,794
Median age
38.6
Renters
28.6%
Age distribution
23.8%
21.6%
28.2%
13.7%
12.7%
Under 1823.8%
18–3421.6%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.7%
65+12.7%
Gender
54.6%
45.4%
Male54.6%
Female45.4%
Race & ethnicity
56.7%
16.5%
21.2%
White56.7%
Black16.5%
Hispanic21.2%
Asian4.3%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
15.2%
25.3%
32.4%
27.1%
No HS diploma15.2%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
71.4%
28.6%
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Kennedale, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,217 → $118,794
up 16.2%
Population
8,342 → 9,439
up 13.2%
Renter share
28.9% → 28.6%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 27.1%
-4.6 pts
Median age
43.9 → 38.6
-5.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $102,217 to $118,794 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. Census counts show Kennedale, TX adding about 1,097 residents over the five-year window, up 13.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.7% to 27.1% across the same window.

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Kennedale rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Kennedale, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kennedale is $1,666/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,240/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,320/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,040/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($118,794/yr), Kennedale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kennedale an affordable city for renters?

Kennedale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,666/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($118,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kennedale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kennedale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,666/mo in Kennedale. The local median household income is $118,794/yr, meaning the typical Kennedale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kennedale?

Rent in Kennedale has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kennedale rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Kennedale is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #135 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,666/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kennedale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kennedale ($1,666/mo): Haltom City ($1,417/mo), Arlington ($1,546/mo).

What percentage of Kennedale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of Kennedale households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. Kennedale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kennedale rent compare to the national average?

Kennedale's median rent of $1,666/mo is $299 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #135 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,666/mo, rent takes ~17% of Kennedale's median household income ($118,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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