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Rental Market Trends in Covington, LA

What is the average rent in Covington, LA?

$1,297/month

Average Rent

781 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Covington, LA is $1,297 per month. This is 21% 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 $1,031 per month for a studio, $1,297 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,483 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,618 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,031/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,297/month
781 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,483/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,618/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,860/month
1,406 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,290/month
2,483 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Covington, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $22 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, LA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Covington, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Covington?

Based on current rent prices, River Oaks Estates is the most affordable neighborhood in Covington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
River Oaks Estates
$1,676/month
754 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Covington?

Based on current rent prices, River Oaks Estates is the most expensive neighborhood in Covington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
River Oaks Estates
$1,676/month
754 Sq Ft

Which Covington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Covington with the most apartments available is River Oaks Estates .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
River Oaks Estates
$1,676/month
754 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Covington is $1,297, you’ll want to make about $4,323 per month or $51,876 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.

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Covington, LA

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Apartment communities in Covington we think you'll love

The Collins

The Collins

1612 Versailles Business Pky,
Covington, LA 70433

$1,228 - $3,960

1-3 Beds

Elan at Terra Bella

Elan at Terra Bella

520 Myrtle Dr,
Covington, LA 70433

$1,371 - $2,167

1-3 Beds

Pinnacle Residences

Pinnacle Residences

200 Pinnacle Pky,
Covington, LA 70433

$950 - $1,300

Studio - 1 Bed

The Green at Northpark

The Green at Northpark

2021 Sullivan Ln,
Covington, LA 70433

$1,378 - $2,610 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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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