Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, KY

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY is $1,633. This is -16%, or $316, lower than the national average.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,633

increased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

53

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY is $1,633. This is -16%, or $316, lower than the national average.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
44%
42%
11%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Covington, KY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY have decreased by 8% in the last month and have increased by 17% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Covington, KY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Covington, KY is $1,633. A 1-bedroom apartment in Covington, KY costs about $1,545 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,725. Houses for rent in Covington, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,492

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$1,575

4%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,095

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

5%

Studio

$1,025

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,492

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Covington, KY, 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.

Compare rent prices in Covington, KY to other cities

Median rent prices in Covington, KY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, KY.

Covington

Median rent price$1,633
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, KY is 6% higher than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.

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Cost of living in
Covington, KY

The overall cost of living in Covington, KY is 13% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

11% lower

Groceries

14% lower

Health

2% lower

Housing

30% lower

Transportation

22% higher

Utilities

6% lower

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Martana Flats - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Martana Flats

512 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,099–$1,299

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Cambridge Square of Covington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Cambridge Square of Covington

101 Promontory Dr, Covington, KY 41015

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,147–$1,633

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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Available Feb 20

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5d+ ago

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524 Highland Pike, Covington, KY 41014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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1703 Holman Street, Unit 1703 Holman Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

1703 Holman Street, Unit 1703 Holman Unit 2

1703 Holman Ave, Covington, KY 41011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Dec 20

2422 Warren St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

2422 Warren Street - 1

2422 Warren St #1, Covington, KY 41014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Apr 20

910 Leonard St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Covington

House for rent

109 Daniels St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

109 Daniels St.

109 Daniels St, Covington, KY 41015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Apartment for rent