Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Covington

$1,750/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Covington is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Covington

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Covington rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Covington, LA

Average rent prices in Covington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, LA

Rent prices in Covington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Covington is $1,522, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,670.

Listings

Studio

$900

13%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,690

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,850

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,495

5%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,690

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Covington, LA, 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, LA compare to other cities?

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

Covington

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,005
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, LA is 13% lower than the median rent in Abita Springs, LA.

Discover rentals in Covington, LA

Reagan Crossing - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Reagan Crossing

1016 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,155–$2,245

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Palmetto Greens - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Palmetto Greens

900 Emerald Forest Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

2 beds

2 baths

$1,332

Price drop

103 Covington Meadow Cir #M - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Covington

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,600

70244 6th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

70244 6th Street - 1

70244 6th St #1, Covington, LA 70433

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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Frequently asked questions for Covington, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Covington rental market.

How much is rent in Covington?

The average rent in Covington is $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Covington?

Average rent prices in Covington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Covington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Covington is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Covington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Covington are River Forest ($1,700/mo), Ozone ($1,740/mo), and Clairborne Hill ($1,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Covington?

To comfortably afford rent in Covington, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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 and December offer the best rental deals in Covington, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. May has the highest rents, with approximately a 5% difference between peak and low seasons.

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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