Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenton County Neighborhood of Covington, KY from $400 (139 Rentals)

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721 Scott St

CovingtonKY41011
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Highland Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Manor

918-922 Highland AveCovington, KY 41011
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522-524 Garrard St.
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522-524 Garrard St.

522-524 Garrard StCovington, KY 41011
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Bluffs at Devou Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluffs at Devou Park

100 Winding WayCovington, KY 41011
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River's Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River's Edge

1028 Greenup StCovington, KY 41011
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Kenton County, Covington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenton County area of Covington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Watson's Landing priced from $815. Running Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Kenton County apartments for rent in Covington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watson's Landing1x1 5501BR,1BA$815
Running Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Willow Glen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsChestnut1BR,1BA$950
Chelsea Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton County, KY

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenton County area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2BR Plus Den Model at The Farm at Taylor Mill in the in the Saylor Woods neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kenton County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Independence Oaks starting at $1,655 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Freedom Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Farm at Taylor Mill2BR Plus Den2BR,2BA$1.26
Independence OaksThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
Eagle Ridge Apartments3TH basementEagle Ridge Apartments3BR,2BA$1.20
Indian River Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath 1st Floor Small2BR,2BA$1.27
306 W 34th St, Unit 306 W. 34th Street306 W 34th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Lakeside LandingLaurel2BR,1.5BA$1.20
921 Washington Ave, Unit 2921 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.03
444 Highland Ave, Unit 2444 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsChestnut1BR,1BA$1.28
Running Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Kenton County, Covington, KY

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Kenton County Neighborhood in Covington, KY

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenton County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kenton County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenton County is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenton County?

The cheapest apartment in Kenton County is Watson's Landing which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Kenton County costs $2,255.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenton County?

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 44 regular apartments in Kenton County 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 Kenton County?

Cheap apartments in Kenton County have an average cost of $243 which is $2,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenton County.

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