
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY from $300 (3 Rentals)
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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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Covington Studio Apartments | $1,455 | $780 | $4,112 |
Covington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $750 | $4,408 |
Covington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $890 | $5,685 |
Covington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,520 | $9,200 |
Covington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,928 | $1,850 | $8,730 |
Covington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,152 | $2,795 | $9,310 |
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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.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Covington?
The cheapest apartment in Covington is McMicken Ave which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Covington costs $3,046.
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 46 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 $342 which is $2,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Covington.
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