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Rental Market Trends in Covington, KY

What is the average rent in Covington, KY?

$1,392/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Covington, KY is $1,392 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,242 per month for a studio, $1,392 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,885 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,630 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,242/month
594 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,392/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,885/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,630/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,727/month
887 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,254/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,251/month
2,039 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,411/month
1,238 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Covington, KY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $9 less 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Covington, KY
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

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northern Kentucky
$1,456/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Covington
$1,513/month
883 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Covington
$1,513/month
883 Sq Ft
Northern Kentucky
$1,456/month
776 Sq Ft

Which Covington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Covington with the most apartments available are Northern Kentucky and Downtown Covington" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northern Kentucky
$1,456/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Covington
$1,513/month
883 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Covington, KY?

Because the average rent in Covington is $1,392, you’ll want to make about $4,640 per month or $55,680 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 $1,242 - $1,885. You can expect to pay 10.8% less for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.

City

Covington, KY

1,241 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Northern Kentucky

Covington, KY

Downtown Covington

Covington, KY

Studio
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$1,275/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,589/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,090/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,621/month
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$1,363 - $2,982

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$1,226 - $2,378

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Property Management Companies in Covington, KY

North American Properties
North American Properties
  • 10

    Communities

  • 2,053

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Covington
Birkla Investment Group
Birkla Investment Group
  • 24

    Communities

  • 3,739

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

3 Communities in Covington
Rookwood Properties
Rookwood Properties
  • 23

    Communities

  • 2,900

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Covington
Uptown Rental Properties
Uptown Rental Properties
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    Communities

  • 2,913

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

3 Communities in Covington
Flaherty & Collins, Inc
Flaherty & Collins, Inc
  • 58

    Communities

  • 13,957

    Units

  • 41

    Cities

2 Communities in Covington
Towne Properties
Towne Properties
  • 62

    Communities

  • 11,112

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

2 Communities in Covington
CMC Properties
CMC Properties
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,053

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

2 Communities in Covington
Crawford Hoying
Crawford Hoying
  • 22

    Communities

  • 3,583

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

2 Communities 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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