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Rental Market Trends in Covington, KY
What is the average rent in Covington, KY?
$1,376/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Covington, KY is $1,376 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $1,278 per month for a studio, $1,376 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,874 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,631 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Covington, KY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
20%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$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 $1,376, you’ll want to make about $4,586 per month or $55,032 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 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Covington is 27.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,278 - $1,874. You can expect to pay 10.8% less for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 2.2% 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
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$1,307/month
One Bedroom
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$1,562/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,094/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,616/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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.