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Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Covington, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Covington
$1,722/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Covington is $1,722 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $207 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Covington
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Covington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Covington, LA
Average rent prices in Covington have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,541, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 4% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,335 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,925 | 8% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Barkley Park | $1,798 | |
Clairborne Hill | $1,460 | |
New Covington | $1,750 | |
North Covington | $2,000 | |
Old Covington | $1,747 | |
Old Landing | $1,934 | |
Ozone | $1,811 | |
River Forest | $1,565 | |
Tyler | $1,780 | |
West 20s | $1,510 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,541 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,335
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
Tyler
Average rent
$1,780
River Forest
Average rent
$1,565
Clairborne Hill
Average rent
$1,460
North Covington
Average rent
$2,000
West 20s
Average rent
$1,510
Old Covington
Average rent
$1,747
Ozone
Average rent
$1,811
Old Landing
Average rent
$1,934
Barkley Park
Average rent
$1,798
New Covington
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,541
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
9%
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
11%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Covington, LA is 9% lower than the median rent in Abita Springs, LA.
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6%$1,662
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10%$1,600
11%Discover rentals in Covington, LA
6h ago
Verified
1016 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Covington
19425 Slemmer Rd #2, Covington, LA 70433
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
900 Emerald Forest Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,504–$1,541
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Covington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Covington
21175 Highway 36, Covington, LA 70433
Studio
0 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Covington
3 beds
4 baths
$4,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Covington house for rent in Covington
1429 Collins Blvd #B, Covington, LA 70433
Studio
0 baths
$4,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Covington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
1016 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Covington
69206 4th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Covington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
10h ago
520 Myrtle Dr, Covington, LA 70433
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$1,951
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1016 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
900 Emerald Forest Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,504–$1,541
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Covington
70244 6th St #1, Covington, LA 70433
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Covington
2213 Darlene Dr, Covington, LA 70435
4 beds
3 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available Jun 8
6h ago
Verified
1016 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Covington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
12h ago
520 Myrtle Dr, Covington, LA 70433
1 bed
1 bath
$1,641
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1842 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,235–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,722 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Covington?
Average rent prices in Covington have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Covington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Covington is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $207 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Covington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Covington are Clairborne Hill ($1,460/mo), West 20s ($1,510/mo), and River Forest ($1,565/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Covington?
To comfortably afford rent in Covington, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Covington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Covington average around $1,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/month.
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).