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Highlights

  • Large laundry room
  • Expansive community room
  • Beautiful courtyard

Location

3800 Locke St, Covington, KY 41015, USA
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Management

Fairstead Management LLC

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Leasing office

(859) 208-6872

Property Overview

The Colony Apartments receives high marks across various categories, with a Zumper expert rating of 9/10 reflecting its appeal to renters. Its competitive pricing, coupled with top-tier amenities, including a large laundry room and a beautiful courtyard, contributes to an excellent value. Additionally, the property's outstanding location allows easy access to reputable schools and key points of interest, enhancing the overall living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
The Colony Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Elevator

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath520 sqft$1,325 /mo4 units availableOne Bed, One Bath
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath520 sqft$1,134 /moTwo Bed, One Bath

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Amenities for The Colony Apartments

Tech

Stove/Refrigerator

Building

Community RoomControlled Access
ElevatorMulti-use Room
Onsite LaundryWheelchair Accessible

Grounds

Assigned ParkingMature Landscaping

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceCommunity Activities
Fitness ProgramsOn-Site Management

Neighborhood

Senior Community 62+

Other

Pet Play Area
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Deposit$300

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Deposit$300

We are a pet-friendly community! Call us today to learn more about our pet policy. (Weight Limit 20 lbs)

Building details

Property details

Units137
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About The Colony Apartments

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Please call us and schedule a visit here at Colony Apartments! We’d love to show you around our large laundry room, expansive community room, and the beautiful courtyard. Lots of fun living at The Colony as our residents will be happy to tell you!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.0
/10
Excellent
The Colony Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated The Colony Apartments
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, The Colony Apartments has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Colony Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Colony Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
The Colony Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at The Colony Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Colony Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Colony Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Covington

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% higher than 1-bedrooms in Covington.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Colony Apartments to be 19% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Covington.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Covington
A table of studio rental data trends in Covington
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,097
October 2023$1,132
November 2023$960
December 2023$1,095
January 2024$1,322
February 2024$1,340
March 2024$1,307
April 2024$1,253
May 2024$1,232
June 2024$1,222
July 2024$1,301
August 2024$1,219
September 2024$1,267
October 2024$1,066
November 2024$937
December 2024$1,053
January 2025$1,158
February 2025$1,077
March 2025$1,089
April 2025$1,243
May 2025$1,279
June 2025$1,253
July 2025$1,190
August 2025$1,243

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Can I afford to live at 3800 Locke St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,325.
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Schools near The Colony Apartments

Latonia Elementary School

39th & huntington ave

covington, KY, 41015

K-5Public
C+

Biggs Early Childhood Education Center

1124 scott blvd

covington, KY, 41011

PKPublic

Transformational Learning Center

200 home rd

covington, KY, 41011

K-12Public
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Getting around Covington near 3800 Locke St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3800 Locke St, Covington

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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