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Is Kenner, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,046about $5,754/month · 21% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$246,30026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,440 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 67 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kenner
$1,336
Bossier City
$1,216
Lake Charles
$1,242
Monroe
$1,145
Alexandria
$1,150
Prairieville
$1,841
Lafayette
$1,096

How much do households earn in Kenner?

Under $25k
18.2%
$25k–50k
23.1%
$50k–100k
30.7%
$100k–150k
12.8%
$150k+
9.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kenner

SizeKennerU.S. average
Studio$992$1,338
1 bedroom$1,026$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,341$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,526$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,525$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Kenner overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kenner, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kenner

🏛️ Property tax$933a year · 0.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$169a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kenner

Commute to work25.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kenner?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $373 a month less.

Renting
$1,336
Owning
$1,709

Owning assumes a typical $246,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kenner, LA?

Renting in Kenner costs a median of about $1,336 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Kenner?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,440 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kenner cheap or expensive?

Kenner is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $69,046. It ranks 67th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kenner?

The median homeowner in Kenner pays $933 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.

Is Kenner more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Kenner?

The median home value in Kenner is $246,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

64,904 people live in Kenner. Numbers are typical (middle) values.