Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Covington Neighborhood of Covington, KY from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Covington area of Covington.

property at 112 E 5th St

$1,000

Studio Rentals

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112 E 5th St

CovingtonKY41011
property at 525 Garrard St

$1,395 - $1,595

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525 Garrard St

CovingtonKY41011

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JRG Lofts
$1,580 - $3,908
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$1,580 - $3,908

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JRG Lofts

437 W 6th StCovington, KY 41011
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property at 1235 Scott St

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1235 Scott 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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Duveneck Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duveneck Square

710 Washington 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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Roebling Row
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roebling Row

240 Greenup 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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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 $1,155. Seminary Square Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,310. 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$1,155
Seminary Square LoftsAcolyteStudio,1BA$1,310
Duveneck SquarePikeStudio,1BA$1,435
RiverhausA111BR,1BA$1,494
The Arthur Historic Apartments!2BR2BR,1BA$1,560
JRG LoftsIslandStudio,1BA$1,580
103 E 3rd St. - The Hayden1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,645
Roebling RowThe Foster2BR,2BA$2,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Covington, KY

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Covington area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2BR Model at The Arthur Historic Apartments! in the in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Downtown Covington apartment is the The Foster Model at Roebling Row starting at $2,151 with a $1.79 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 Arthur Historic Apartments!2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Roebling RowThe Foster2BR,2BA$1.79
RiverhausB12BR,2BA$2.08
631 Bakewell St, Unit 631 Bakewell Apt #1631 Bakewell St2BR,1BA$2.06
Flats on the Row2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Seminary Square LoftsAcolyteStudio ,1BA$1.77
Duveneck SquarePikeStudio ,1BA$2.29
103 E 3rd St. - The Hayden1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.82
JRG LoftsIslandStudio ,1BA$3.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Covington, Covington, KY

Ranked #2

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Covington Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Covington Apartment is $1,155 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 $1,436 at Flats on the Row.

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