Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, KY

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY is $1,597. This is -16%, or $303, lower than the national average.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,597

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

69

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY is $1,597. This is -16%, or $303, lower than the national average.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%
41%
10%
2%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Covington, KY costs about $1,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,695. Houses for rent in Covington, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,675.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,445

9%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,222

No Change

25%

Studio

$795

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,222

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

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$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, KY is 15% 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

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Martana Flats

512 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,299

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2236 Hanser Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

2236 Hanser Dr.

2236 Hanser Dr, Covington, KY 41011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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2232 Hanser Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

2232 Hanser Drive

2232 Hanser Dr, Covington, KY 41011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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406 E 38th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Covington

406 E 38th St #1, Covington, KY 41015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

Cambridge Square of Covington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

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

5d+ 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

2614 Crisnic Ct #2614 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Covington

Townhome

2614 Crisnic Ct #2614, Covington, KY 41014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

524 Highland Pike - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Covington

2BR/1.0BA

524 Highland Pike, Covington, KY 41014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent