Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Covington

$2,885/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Covington is $2,885 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $985 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Covington

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Covington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Covington, WA

Average rent prices in Covington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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, WA

Rent prices in Covington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Covington is $1,929, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,138.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,625

7%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,691

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,900

11%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,445

7%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

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

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

Covington

Median rent price$2,885
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, WA is 15% higher than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Covington, WA

17817 Se 259th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

17811 Se 265th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Covington

5 beds

3 baths

$4,100

$3,995

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Covington, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Covington rental market.

How much is rent in Covington?

The average rent in Covington is $2,885 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Covington?

Average rent prices in Covington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Covington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Covington is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $985 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Covington?

To comfortably afford rent in Covington, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/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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