Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Covington, GA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,825/month. This represents a 1.4% decline, with a negligible $23 difference per month compared to last year.

  • Covington is 4.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 167 total rentals available. This positions the city as accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Covington run about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms are $900/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,115/month. The 4+ bedroom median of $2,115 marks the upper end of the rental spectrum in this market.

Median rent

Median rent in Covington

$1,825/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Covington is $1,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Covington

167

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Covington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Covington, GA

Average rent prices in Covington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Covington, GA

Rent prices in Covington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Covington is $1,355, whereas a house costs $1,868. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $1,224 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

28%

-

1 bedroom

$900

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,310

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,115

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Covington, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Covington, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Covington and Conyers by all bedroom counts and property types.

Covington

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, GA is 1% higher than the median rent in Conyers, GA.

Discover rentals in Covington, GA

10122 Allen Dr Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

10122 Allen Drive Southwest

10122 Allen Dr Sw, Covington, GA 30014

3 beds

1 bath

$1,325

10179 Waterford Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

3 beds

1 bath

$1,430

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
121 Taunton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

121 Taunton Rd - Greenflower GAFL 2019B

121 Taunton Rd, Covington, GA 30014

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
160 Hidden Pines Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

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Frequently asked questions for Covington, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Covington rental market.

How much is rent in Covington?

The average rent in Covington is $1,825 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Covington?

Average rent prices in Covington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Covington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Covington is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Covington?

To comfortably afford rent in Covington, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Covington?

November offers the lowest rents in Covington, running about 5.6% below July peak prices, making it the best month for apartment hunting if you're looking to save on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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