Riverhaus
515 Main St,
Covington, KY 41011
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,370 - $4,324
Rental Market Trends in Covington, KY
What is the average rent in Covington, KY?
$1,391/month
Average Rent
707 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Covington, KY is $1,391 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Covington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Covington, you can expect to pay about $1,250 per month for a studio, $1,391 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,891 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,719 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Covington, KY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Covington, KY
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
21%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Covington?
Based on current rent prices, Northern Kentucky and Downtown Covington" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Covington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Covington?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Covington and Northern Kentucky" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Covington.
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Which Covington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Covington with the most apartments available are Northern Kentucky and Downtown Covington" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Covington, KY?
Because the average rent in Covington is $1,391, you’ll want to make about $4,636 per month or $55,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Covington, KY is 13.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Covington is 30.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,250 - $1,891. You can expect to pay 14.1% less for groceries, 5.9% less for utilities, and 21.5% more for transportation.
How does Covington, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Covington, KY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$976/month
$1,278/month
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
$1,566/month
Two Bedroom
$1,439/month
$2,103/month
Three Bedroom
$1,739/month
$1,603/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.