Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenton County Neighborhood of Covington, KY from $400 (150 Rentals)

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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.
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 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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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 Haven Crossing priced from $420. Residences at Courtyard Crossings II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Kenton County apartments for rent in Covington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$420
Residences at Courtyard Crossings IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
1807 Madison Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
Watson's Landing1x1 5501BR,1BA$815
Vista Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Willow Glen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Crown Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 624Sqft1BR,1BA$905
Seasons on ChelseaMAGNOLIA1BR,1BA$919
Chelsea Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
Oaks of Newport1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton County, KY

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenton County area is the $1.23 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Independence Oaks in the in the Freedom Park neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Kenton County apartment is the Andria Model at Grandview Summit Apartments starting at $1,505 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northern Kentucky 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.
Independence OaksThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
Grandview Summit ApartmentsAndria2BR,2BA$1.25
Wrights PointThe Burbank2BR,2BA$1.22
The Arthur Historic Apartments!1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
Walnut Creek2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
5 E 9th St5 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.21
Lakeside LandingKincaid1BR,1BA$1.23
Woodbrooke2x1 8202BR,1BA$1.25
Haven Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.61
Residences at Courtyard Crossings IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenton County, Covington, KY

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Best Local Schools in
Kenton County, Covington, KY

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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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kenton County is Haven Crossing which is listed at $420, while the average apartment in Kenton County costs $5,740.

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 84 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 $215 which is $5,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenton County.

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