Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Kenner, LA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.5% of gross income.

Kenner rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).

Kenner median rent
$1,629/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Louisiana)
$86,748/yr
Rent as % of income
22.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,229, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,169/mo in rent. Kenner's median rent of $1,629 leaves roughly $540/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 39.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a physical therapist salary

Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Kenner, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Metairie, LA
$1,628/mo (22.5% of income)
Gonzales, LA
$1,627/mo (22.5% of income)
New Orleans, LA
$1,625/mo (22.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Kenner, LA?

Median rent in Kenner is $1,629 a month. A typical physical therapist in Louisiana earns about $86,748 a year, which makes that rent 22.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Kenner?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Louisiana (~$86,748/yr) supports up to $2,169 a month in rent. Kenner's current median rent is $1,629/mo, which leaves a $540/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Kenner?

At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Louisiana works roughly 39.1 hours a month to cover Kenner's median rent of $1,629.

Where is rent cheaper than Kenner for a physical therapist?

Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Metairie ($1,628/mo), Gonzales ($1,627/mo), New Orleans ($1,625/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Louisiana state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Kenner, LA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.