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Kennesaw, GA

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Small-town charm and big-city amenities thrive in the Greater Atlanta area.

Family-Friendly Suburban Commuter Historic

Located in Cobb County, Kennesaw combines small-town atmosphere with suburban convenience. Home to Kennesaw State University, the city offers a range of housing options from apartment communities to single-family homes. Current rental trends show average one-bedroom apartments going for $1,526, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $1,790, making it more affordable than downtown Atlanta. The city's crown jewel, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, features 18 miles of hiking trails and provides a natural escape for outdoor recreation.

Kennesaw's history dates to the Civil War era, when it was known as Big Shanty and marked the beginning of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History preserves this heritage in downtown Kennesaw. Each April, the Big Shanty Festival transforms downtown with arts and crafts displays. Swift-Cantrell Park area and Legacy Park neighborhoods offer recreational amenities and green spaces. With a population of 33,036, Kennesaw maintains its historical character while continuing to develop its community resources.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Kennesaw, GA is $1,466 for one bedroom, $1,755 for two bedrooms, and $2,086 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennesaw has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,466/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$2,439/month
1,805 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,215/month
1,662 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lewis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

531 Students

Hayes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

841 Students

Bullard Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

801 Students

Chalker Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

674 Students

Big Shanty Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

539 Students

Lost Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,011 Students

Mcclure Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

991 Students

Pine Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

576 Students

Palmer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

828 Students

Awtrey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

626 Students

Harrison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,121 Students

Kennesaw Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,809 Students

North Cobb High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,555 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Leone Hall Price Park
  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
  • Marietta Tree Keepers
  • Allatoona Lake
  • Picketts Mill Battlefield Historical Site

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.