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Covington, WA Area Guide

Bask in natural beauty and small-town community in King County

Suburban Scenic Growing Mountain Views Active Welcoming Close-Knit Convenient

Situated between Seattle and Tacoma, Covington is a scenic suburb experiencing rapid growth while maintaining a small-town feel. Covington’s residential neighborhoods are enveloped in lush natural beauty and numerous shopping centers boast an array of retail delights.

Covington fosters a strong sense of community through special events, such as the Covington Days Festival, Summer Concert Series, and a bevy of fun poolside events at the Covington Aquatic Center. Covington is within minutes of outdoor destinations like Lake Meridian Park, Lake Wilderness Park, Tiger Mountain State Forest, and Mount Rainier National Park. Getting around from Covington is easy with access to Route 18 and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Covington, WA is $2,001 for one bedroom, $2,163 for two bedrooms, and $2,601 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,001/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$3,492/month
2,328 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Covington, WA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 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

Maple View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Mattson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Cedar Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Kentwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Enatai Beach Park
  • Shadow Lake Bog
  • Lake Wilderness Arboretum
  • Auburndale Park
  • Flaming Geyser State Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

Top Apartments in Covington

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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.