Copperas Cove

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Copperas Cove, TX Area Guide

A close-knit community in central Texas

Tight-knit Family-Friendly Affordable Convenient

Copperas Cove is a close-knit community with a family-friendly atmosphere in central Texas. The city borders Fort Cavazos to the west, shaping the area into a great place for military personnel. Residents enjoy Copperas Cove’s highly regarded schools, cozy neighborhoods, golf courses, and rolling hills. Renters have the choice of several affordable apartments or ranch-style homes scattered throughout town. Modern amenities like shops and restaurants are conveniently located along Highway 190, and outdoor recreation is abundant through local parks and the natural landscape that surrounds the city. If you’re searching for additional excitement, drive about one hour south to get to Austin or an hour northwest to Waco.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Copperas Cove, TX is $632 for a studio, $792 for one bedroom, $826 for two bedrooms, and $1,051 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Copperas Cove has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$792/month
606 Sq Ft
House
$1,479/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,047/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,304/month
1,583 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Copperas Cove, TX is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

49 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

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

S C Lee Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Cove Charter Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

Copperas Cove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cove Charter Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
  • Conder Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Robert Gray AAF
  • Killeen Municipal

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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 February 2026.