Buying In Kenner, LA
Sell Your Commercial Property In Kenner, LA
From Rivertown to River Ridge, we buy Kenner multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Areas We Target: Rivertown · Metairie · River Ridge · Harahan — Jefferson Parish, LA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Kenner
Kenner, home of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, is a Jefferson Parish city of 64,904 residents. Renters occupy 36.9% of homes, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates, and 19.9% of Kenner homes sit in five-plus unit buildings.
Median gross rent is $1,179 a month, below HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,480. Rental vacancy is 10.5%. If you want to sell commercial property in Kenner, LA, these are the numbers buyers test first. We buy 5+ unit buildings across the area.
Louis Armstrong International Airport
The airport at 1 Terminal Drive in Kenner welcomed over 13.2 million guests in 2024, per its own site.Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
Ochsner's Kenner hospital at 180 West Esplanade Avenue runs a 24/7 emergency room and physicians in over 90 specialties.Veterans Boulevard retail district
The North 1300 Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District in Kenner carries a 6.75% general sales tax rate for 2025.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Kenner
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Kenner Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Kenner
Renters occupy 36.9% of Kenner homes, or 9,419 of 25,557 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Kenner has 5,565 homes in buildings of five or more units, 19.9% of its stock, per ACS table B25024. In Kenner, 58.3% of homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1978, per ACS table B25035.
Rents and affordability in Kenner
Median gross rent in Kenner is $1,179 a month, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25064. That is $301 below the HUD FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,480 for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,096 |
| One-bedroom | $1,229 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,480 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,900 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,233 |
In Kenner, 52.8% of renter households pay 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070. Rental vacancy is 10.5%, against 6.1% across Jefferson Parish, per ACS profile table DP04. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Kenner, LA will see buyers price that vacancy.
Property taxes in Jefferson Parish
Louisiana assesses residential improvements at 10% of fair market value, under Article VII, Section 18 of the state constitution. A $2,000,000 apartment building is assessed at $200,000, so each mill costs $200 a year.
Kenner raised its fire millage, which the FY2024-2025 city budget said would generate $6.6 million a year. The FY2025-2026 budget notes the Kenner Fire Department still faces a shortfall. Anyone who plans to sell commercial property in Kenner, LA should keep the latest tax bill on hand.
Landlord rules in Kenner
Anyone selling commercial property in Kenner transfers leases under these state rules.
- Deposits go back within one month after the lease ends, under R.S. 9:3251.
- Willful failure costs the amount wrongly kept plus the greater of $300 or twice that amount, under R.S. 9:3252.
- A notice to vacate must allow at least five days, under Code of Civil Procedure Article 4701.
- Lessor rights may not be altered except by state law, under R.S. 9:3258.
What it means for a Kenner owner
Only 25.5% of Kenner resident workers work inside the city, per ACS table B08008. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Kenner, Rivertown, Metairie, River Ridge and Harahan. To sell your apartment building in Kenner, our sell my apartment building page explains how we work.
Owners ready to sell commercial property in Kenner, LA can test their numbers first with our cap rate calculator.
Local Knowledge
Selling In Kenner
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- Kenner holds 15.0% of the 37,155 Jefferson Parish homes in five-plus unit buildings.
- Each mill on a $2,000,000 Kenner apartment building assessed at 10% costs $200 a year.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Kenner, LA face buyers weighing 10.5% rental vacancy.
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Taxes & Rules For Kenner Property
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Kenner Seller FAQ
What is the average rent in Kenner, LA?
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates put median gross rent in Kenner at $1,179 a month. That is $301 below HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,480. HUD's figures run from $1,096 for an efficiency to $2,233 for a four-bedroom unit.
How are apartment buildings taxed in Kenner?
Louisiana assesses residential improvements at 10% of fair market value, so a $2,000,000 building is assessed at $200,000. Each mill then costs $200 a year. Kenner's FY2024-2025 budget said a fire millage increase would generate $6.6 million a year.
How many people rent in Kenner?
Renters occupy 9,419 of 25,557 occupied homes in Kenner, or 36.9%, according to ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Jefferson Parish is close at 37.4%. Some 19.9% of Kenner homes are in buildings with five or more units, against 11.2% statewide.
Can I sell commercial property in Kenner, LA without listing it?
Yes. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. Owners who want to sell multifamily property in Kenner can request an offer without a listing. Buyers will review the rent roll, leases and the 10.5% rental vacancy.
What should I prepare to sell commercial real estate in Kenner, LA?
Prepare a current rent roll, signed leases, the latest tax bill and records of deposits held. Under Louisiana R.S. 9:3251, deposits must be returned within one month after a lease ends. Month-to-month leases need ten calendar days of notice.
Do I need to fix up my Kenner building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
Do you work with Kenner brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Kenner, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in Kenner with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Kenner?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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