
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY from $300 (122 Rentals)
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342 E 13th St

513 E 16th St

3424 Decoursey Ave

4112 Decoursey Ave

809 Madison Ave

813 Madison Ave

4501 Decoursey Ave

17 E 31st St

811 Madison Ave
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801 Willard St

622 Main St

2041 Greenup St

418 Wallace Ave

808 Elberon Ave

2810 Maryland Ave

Barkley Ridge Apartments

Indian River Apartments

Devou Village

325 Pike St

2006 Alvin St

23 Ash St

1622 Pleasant St

Running Creek

Bellevue House Apartments

921 Washington Ave, Unit 2

Cedar Ridge

4600 Winston Ave

642 W McMicken Ave

516 Milton St

2156 W Clifton Ave, Unit #1

2156 W Clifton Ave

1603 Broadway

2116 Ravine St, Unit 1

International Village

Flats on the Row

1646 Vine St
Covington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Covington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Covington Studio Apartments | $1,512 | $775 | $4,112 |
Cheap Covington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $750 | $4,408 |
Cheap Covington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $890 | $5,685 |
Cheap Covington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,528 | $1,350 | $9,200 |
Cheap Covington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $1,295 | $3,150 |
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Covington, KY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Covington, KY
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Covington, KY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Covington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Kenton County | $1,980 | $650 | 10388 |
Downtown Covington | $5,920 | $795 | 13025 |
Cheapest Available Covington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Covington, KY is a 2 Beds unit found at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall in the Queensgate neighborhood priced from $730. Clifton View in the Queensgate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
McMicken Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Sands Senior Apartments | 1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
Emerald View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Flats on the Row | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Covington area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2251 Custer Ln Model at 2251 Custer Ln in the in the Saylor Woods neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Covington apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Covington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2251 Custer Ln | 2251 Custer Ln | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
474 Dayton St, Unit 1 | 474 Dayton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
50 E McMicken Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
12 Leathers Rd, Unit #1 | 12 Leathers Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
921 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 921 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
537 Elberon Ave | 2 beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Covington Overview
Located in the proud confines of Kenton County, Covington is a blue collar city in Kentucky that acts as home to around 40,000 residents. Boasting views of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, this fifth most-populated city in the state is a welcoming locale brimming with charm and possibility.
Why live in Covington, KY?
With scenic natural beauty to spare and plenty of amenities usually only seen in larger cities, Covington apartments for rent make an excellent option for anyone in the market for a new home in the great state of Kentucky. From impressive local schools to popular area eateries, this on-the-move working class hot spot is a great destination in which to raise a family or enjoy retirement.
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Getting Around Covington, KY
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Covington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Covington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Covington is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Covington?
The cheapest apartment in Covington is Clifton View which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Covington costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Covington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 76 regular apartments in Covington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Covington?
Cheap apartments in Covington have an average cost of $113 which is $3,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Covington.
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