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Rental Market Trends in Covington, LA

What is the average rent in Covington, LA?

$1,300/month

Average Rent

784 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Covington, LA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Covington, LA is $1,300 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Covington more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Covington average $1,022 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Covington average $1,300 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Covington average $1,541 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Covington average $1,631 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,022/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,300/month
784 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,541/month
1,121 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,631/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,088/month
1,523 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 1.9%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Covington, LA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Covington, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Covington is $1,300, you’ll want to make about $4,333 per month or $51,996 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

287 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Covington, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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The Collins

The Collins

1612 Versailles Business Pky,
Covington, LA 70433

$1,337 - $3,557

1-3 Beds

Elan at Terra Bella

Elan at Terra Bella

520 Myrtle Dr,
Covington, LA 70433

$1,409 - $2,301

1-3 Beds

The Linden

The Linden

140 Holiday Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433

$999 - $1,525

Studio - 2 Beds

Pinnacle Residences

Pinnacle Residences

200 Pinnacle Pky,
Covington, LA 70433

$950 - $1,300

Studio - 1 Bed

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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 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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