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Highlights

  • Modern living
  • Spacious apartment homes
  • Small-town charm
  • Ample parking
  • Quiet retreat
  • Professional on-site management

Location

1981 Cottonwood Pl, Covington, TN 38019, USA
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Brookside Properties

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Property Overview

Cottonwood Estates presents modern living in spacious apartment homes, combined with small-town charm and a quiet retreat atmosphere. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.5 and an impressive balance of price, value, and amenities, this property stands out for its excellent location and professional on-site management. Notable features include ample parking and proximity to top-rated educational institutions, making it a desirable option for prospective renters.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Cottonwood Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottonwood Estates has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Walk-in closet

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2 bed2 bath1,010 sqft$988 /mo1 unit availableIncome Restrictions

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Amenities for Cottonwood Estates

Apartment Amenities

Walk-in Closet

Appliances

Washer Dryer Connections

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground

Services

On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Building details

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About Cottonwood Estates

HomeApartments in Covington Cottonwood Estates

Nestled in the heart of Covington, Tennessee, Cottonwood Estates offers a quiet retreat with all the conveniences of modern living. Our charming community features spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes designed for comfort and functionality. Surrounded by scenic greenery and located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local schools, Cottonwood Estates combines small-town charm with easy access to everything you need. Enjoy well-maintained grounds, ample parking, and professional on-site management committed to your satisfaction. Whether you're relaxing at home or exploring Covington's historic downtown, Cottonwood Estates is the perfect place to call home.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Cottonwood Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottonwood Estates has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Cottonwood Estates
Price·10A 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.
Cottonwood Estates offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Cottonwood Estates goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including on-site management. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cottonwood Estates receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cottonwood Estates is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While Cottonwood Estates does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Cottonwood Estates provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Cottonwood Estates compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Covington

2-bedroom apartments at Cottonwood Estates cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Covington.

Median rents as of Jul 26 2025.
Covington
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Covington
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$900
April 2024$912
November 2024$1,131
January 2025$995
February 2025$1,046
March 2025$959
April 2025$950
May 2025$950
June 2025$987
July 2025$1,100

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,520/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,520 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $988.
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Schools near Cottonwood Estates

Crestview Elementary School

151 mark a walker blvd

covington, TN, 38019

PK, K-5Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Covington near 1981 Cottonwood Pl

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 1981 Cottonwood Pl, Covington

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1981 Cottonwood Pl

Midway Market
5000 Mueller Brass Rd
Walmart Supercenter
201 Lanny Bridges Ave
Save-A-Lot
843 Highway 51 S
Naifeh's Food Store
738 Highway 51 N
Titton Food Mart
825 Peeler Rd

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