Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Covington

$1,697/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Covington is $1,697 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $252 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Covington

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Covington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,991. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $1,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,800

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$1,300

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,575

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,792

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,792

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$1,697
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,785
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, LA is 5% lower than the median rent in Abita Springs, LA.

Discover rentals in Covington, LA

Reagan Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

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Excellent

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Reagan Crossing

1016 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,090–$2,010

Apartment for rent

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19425 Slemmer Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Covington

MULTI_FAMILY - Covington, LA

19425 Slemmer Rd #2, Covington, LA 70433

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1230 W 24th Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

West 20s house for rent in Covington

1230 W 24th Ave #NA, Covington, LA 70433

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jun 12

209 W 31st Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Covington house for rent in Covington

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

House for rent

Available Jun 5

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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 $1,697 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Covington?

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

How does Covington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Covington is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $252 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Covington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Covington are Old Covington ($1,500/mo), Clairborne Hill ($1,595/mo), and Old Landing ($1,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Covington?

To comfortably afford rent in Covington, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Covington's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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