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property at 2231 Victor St

$650 - $2,400

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2231 Victor St

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 122 Maple Ave

$1,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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122 Maple Ave

SouthgateKY41071

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property at 1607 Main St

$1,050 - $1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1607 Main St

CincinnatiOH45202

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Covington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Covington, KY

Pricing Updated: 12/19/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Covington$1,969$89539
Kenton County$5,686$650670

Cheapest Available Covington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Covington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 2162 Stratford Ave in the Queensgate neighborhood priced from $700. Residences at Courtyard Crossings II in the Freedom Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Residences at Courtyard Crossings IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
1807 Madison Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
2215 Ohio Ave1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Covington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Harrison Terminal Lofts in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Covington apartment is the 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 starting at $2,295 with a $0.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harrison Terminal Lofts3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.00
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 42148 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$0.97
2116 Ravine St, Unit 12116 Ravine St2BR,1BA$0.86
The Arthur Historic Apartments!1BR1BR,1BA$1.09
2215 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
319 W 9th St, Unit 1319 W 9th StStudio ,1BA$1.06
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
Residences at Courtyard Crossings IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Frequently Asked Questions about Covington

What type of rentals are currently available in Covington?

There are currently 1574 Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $25,635. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Covington ranging from $650 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Covington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Covington ranges from $650 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,299.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Covington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Covington range from $1,395 to $9,294, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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