Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Covington Neighborhood of Covington, KY from $700 (30 Rentals)

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JRG Lofts
$1,475 - $3,631
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JRG Lofts

437 W 6th StCovington, KY 41011
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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817 Perry St

CovingtonKY41011
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522-524 Garrard St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

522-524 Garrard St.

522-524 Garrard StCovington, KY 41011
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River's Edge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River's Edge

1028 Greenup StCovington, KY 41011
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Apartments on 10th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments on 10th

10-12 W 10th StCovington, KY 41011
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811 Greenup St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

811 Greenup St

811 Greenup StCovington, KY 41011

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Duveneck Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duveneck Square

710 Washington StCovington, KY 41011
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303 Greenup  (NEW)
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

303 Greenup (NEW)

303 Greenup StCovington, KY 41011
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Roebling Row
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roebling Row

240 Greenup StCovington, KY 41011
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Downtown Covington, Covington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Covington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Covington area of Covington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Flats on the Row priced from $1,092. JRG Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Downtown Covington apartments for rent in Covington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,092
JRG LoftsAvalonStudio,1BA$1,475
The Amos**NO VACANCY**1BR,1BA$1,730
RiverHausA61BR,1BA$1,735
103 E 3rd St. - The Hayden2BR/2.5BA2BR,2BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Covington, KY

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Covington area is the $1.34 price per square foot **NO VACANCY** Model at The Amos in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Downtown Covington apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at 103 E 3rd St. - The Hayden starting at $3,250 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Covington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Amos**NO VACANCY**1BR,1BA$1.34
103 E 3rd St. - The Hayden2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.52
631 Bakewell St, Unit 631 Bakewell Apt #1631 Bakewell St2BR,1BA$2.06
Flats on the Row2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.62
RiverHausA61BR,1BA$2.19
211 Covington Ave, Unit Cov Ave #1211 Covington Ave1BR,1BA$1.27
JRG LoftsAvalonStudio ,1BA$3.27

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Covington, Covington, KY

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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Covington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Covington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Covington is at JRG Lofts listed at $1,475.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Covington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Covington Apartment is $1,092 at Flats on the Row.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Covington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Covington is starting from $1,310 at Flats on the Row.

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