Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Covington, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Covington

$1,995/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Covington is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Covington

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Covington rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,847, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Covington run $1,337 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,220.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

28%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,995

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,395

13%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,475

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,725
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Covington, WA is 27% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Covington, WA

18232 Se 262nd Pl - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

House for rent in Covington

18232 Se 262nd Pl, Covington, WA 98042

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,949

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,995 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Covington?

Average rent prices in Covington have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Covington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Covington is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Covington, WA, is $1,738, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,422.

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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