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Average Rent in Kenner, LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Kenner, LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,147/mo
▼ 1.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$870/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Kenner, LA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie 70003 | $1,238 | ▲ $2 | $1,160 | 2 | 3 |
| River Ridge 70123 | $1,175 | ▼ $105 | $935 | 3 | 12 |
| Metairie 70001 | $993 | ▲ $90 | $870 | 2 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kenner, LA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Kenner, LA is $1,147 per month across 7 apartment communities and 19 available units. Rents have decreased $12 (1.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lost Bayou starting at $870/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $895/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,039/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,282/mo.
Prices range from $870 to $1,400 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Kenner, LA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,220 | - | 6 |
| June 2026 | $1,251 | +$31 | 6 |
| July 2026 | $1,156 | -$95 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1,124 | -$32 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,137 | +$13 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $1,138 | +$1 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kenner, LA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kenner, LA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Bayou | $870/mo | $963/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Frenchman's Creek | $895/mo | $1,023/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Riverwood | $935/mo | $1,010/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
| Sawmill Creek | $1,010/mo | $1,239/mo | 8 | 3.5 |
| Registry | $1,160/mo | $1,210/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Hickory Creek Central | $1,165/mo | $1,165/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Lafreniere | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kenner, LA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$46,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,147/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($870/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Kenner, LA is $64,099 , about 16% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kenner, LA
Overall prices in Kenner, LA runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kenner, LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,147 |
| Utilities | $334 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $797 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $622 |
| Estimated total | $3,791/mo |
Population
65,113
Median household income
$64,099
Census median rent
$1,129/mo
Census rent burden
28.8%
Median age
39.4
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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