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property at 2126 Fulton Ave

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

2126 Fulton Ave, Unit 6

2126 Fulton Ave
CincinnatiOH45206
property at 1024 Columbia St

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1024 Columbia St

NewportKY41071
property at 14 Woodland Hills Dr

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Woodland Hills Dr, Unit 8

14 Woodland Hills Dr
SouthgateKY41071

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property at 1004 Parkvale Ct

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 23

1004 Parkvale Ct

Park HillsKY41011

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property at 222 E 18th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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222 E 18th St

CovingtonKY41014

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property at 120 Creekwood Dr

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Creekwood Dr, Unit 2

120 Creekwood Dr
WilderKY41071

Covington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Covington, KY

Pricing Updated: 03/12/2026

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$2,034$89529
Kenton County$9,815$725573

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. Clifton View in the Queensgate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Residences at Courtyard Crossings II-55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
2215 Ohio Ave1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Three Springs Apartments1x11BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Covington area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Covington apartment is the 525 E 13th St Model at 525 E 13th St starting at $700 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
525 E 13th St525 E 13th St1BR,1.5BA$0.35
1115 Dayton St2 bed, 1.5 bath- Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.91
2116 Ravine St, Unit 12116 Ravine St2BR,1BA$0.86
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.77
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
2215 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Three Springs Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.09
418 Dorchester Ave, Unit 418 Dorchester #3418 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$1.07
Residences at Courtyard Crossings II-55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Covington

What type of rentals are currently available in Covington?

There are currently 1572 Apartments for Rent in Covington, KY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $31,059. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Covington ranging from $825 to $6,000.

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 $825 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,479.

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 $1,200 to $9,217, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,397 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,260.

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