Covington

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Covington, GA

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Small-town hospitality permeates the Hollywood of the South

Suburban Welcoming Diverse Historic Picturesque Affordable

Nestled in Metro Atlanta, Covington combines historic charm with contemporary living. The downtown square anchors the community, featuring preserved architecture and welcoming public spaces. Current rental trends show diverse options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,364, while three-bedroom homes command around $1,950 monthly. The rental market has experienced slight fluctuations, with some properties showing decreased rates. Notable areas include the North Covington Historic District and the downtown square district, where historic buildings complement modern residences.

Covington's film industry presence has earned regional recognition, with productions like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Sweet Magnolias" filming throughout the area. The city houses Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Oxford College of Emory University. Turner Lake Park provides walking trails and recreation areas for outdoor activities. The Covington Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases preserved Greek Revival and Italianate architecture from the 1800s. Community events include the Turner Lake Fall Festival and seasonal celebrations in the historic district.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Covington, GA is $1,418 for a studio, $1,489 for one bedroom, $1,538 for two bedrooms, and $2,076 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,489/month
796 Sq Ft
House
$1,912/month
1,807 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,854/month
1,553 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

27

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

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

Oak Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

648 Students

Walnut Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

727 Students

East Newton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

565 Students

Porterdale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

417 Students

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

637 Students

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

944 Students

Indian Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

814 Students

Clements Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

754 Students

Eastside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,621 Students

Newton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,472 Students

Alcovy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Alcovy Conservation Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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.