Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Covington

$1,097/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Covington is $1,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $802 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Covington

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Covington rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Covington, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Covington, TN

Average rent prices in Covington have remained the same 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, TN

Rent prices in Covington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Covington is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $822 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

29%

-

1 bedroom

$719

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$900

5%

178%

3 bedroom

$1,425

2%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,400

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$719

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

178%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

10%

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

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

Covington

Median rent price$1,097
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, TN is 31% lower than the median rent in Atoka, TN.

Discover rentals in Covington, TN

1972 Wooten St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

1942 Wooten St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

1057 Tabernacle Road Covington Tn #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

1057 Tabernacle Road Covington Tn - 1

1057 Tabernacle Road Covington Tn #1, Covington, TN 38019

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

1059 Tabernacle Road Covington Tn #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

1059 Tabernacle Road Covington Tn - 1

1059 Tabernacle Road Covington Tn #1, Covington, TN 38019

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Covington, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Covington rental market.

How much is rent in Covington?

The average rent in Covington is $1,097 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Covington?

Average rent prices in Covington have remained the same 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 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $802 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Covington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Covington are Baskin Heights ($1,150/mo), Woodale ($1,150/mo), and Watkins N View ($1,195/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Covington?

To comfortably afford rent in Covington, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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