Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, KY

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

78

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Covington, KY is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
50%
39%
9%
1%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Covington, KY costs about $1,325 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 $1,697.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,340

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,414

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,150

4%

1%

Studio

$1,025

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,414

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, KY is 9% lower 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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3702 Huntington Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 bedroom 1 bath apartment

3702 Huntington Ave #2, Covington, KY 41015

2 beds

1 bath

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

2 bed 1 bath- 1607 Maryland -Covington

1607 Maryland Ave, Covington, KY 41014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

$1,025

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Available Oct 23

3106 Rogers St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

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3106 Rogers St, Covington, KY 41015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

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Available Oct 12

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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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House for rent in Covington

330 Bush Street, Covington, KY

330 Bush St, Covington, KY 41011

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,195

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Available Dec 2

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Covington

109 Daniels St Unit 2, Covington, KY 41015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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1620 May St #1, Covington, KY 41014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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