Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenton County Neighborhood of Covington, KY from $400 (131 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.
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522-524 Garrard St.

522-524 Garrard StCovington, KY 41011
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluffs at Devou Park

100 Winding WayCovington, KY 41011
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River's Edge
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River's Edge

1028 Greenup 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 Willow Glen Apartments priced from $900. Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Kenton County apartments for rent in Covington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Glen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Walnut Creek1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
The Sanctuary on EdwardsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,063
River Bend Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,085
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,085
Saratoga Place Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom Facelift1BR,1BA$1,100
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsForsythia2BR,1BA$1,125
Campus View1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton County, KY

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenton County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,635 sq. ft. - Carrington Model at Overlook Apartment Homes in the in the Cody Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Kenton County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Independence Oaks starting at $1,655 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Freedom Park 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.
Overlook Apartment Homes3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,635 sq. ft. - Carrington3BR,2BA$1.17
Independence OaksThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
Mitchel's Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.09
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.25
Eagle Ridge Apartments3TH basementEagle Ridge Apartments3BR,2BA$1.20
101 Kyles Ln, Unit #2101 Kyles Ln2BR,1BA$0.98
619 Western Ave, Unit 2619 Western Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
Norse Landing2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Duplex with Den 1,200SqFt2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Lakeside LandingLaurel2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Walnut Creek1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenton County, Covington, KY

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Covington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,125.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kenton County is Willow Glen Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Kenton County costs $2,560.

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 19 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 $191 which is $2,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenton County.

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