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.
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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Woodhill Apartments
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$995 - $1,250
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$920 - $1,175
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$75
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$995 - $1,250
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Woodhill Apartments

2522 Ravenwood CtCrescent Springs, KY 41017
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Champion Club Apartments
$1,020 - $1,140
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$880 - $1,000
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$140
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$1,020 - $1,140
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Champion Club Apartments

6725 Parkland PlFlorence, KY 41042
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Royal Cove
$1,045 - $1,349
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$964 - $1,268
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$81
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$1,045 - $1,349
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Royal Cove

200 Water Works RdFort Thomas, KY 41075
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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 Residences at Courtyard Crossings II-55+ priced from $730. The Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Kenton County apartments for rent in Covington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Courtyard Crossings II-55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$800
4462 Fehr RdFehr One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Three Springs Apartments1x11BR,1BA$860
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$880
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Royal725 Grand1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton County, KY

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenton County area is the $1.21 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Independence Oaks in the in the Freedom Park neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Kenton County apartment is the 1410 Russell St Model at 1410 Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $1,550 with a $1.19 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$1.21
1410 Russell St, Unit 21410 Russell St3BR,1BA$1.19
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.27
The Farm at Taylor Mill2BR Brand New Smart Tech!2BR,2BA$1.28
Towne Creek CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Norse Landing2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 1,000SqFt2BR,1BA$1.22
Lakeside LandingLaurel2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Three Springs Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.09
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$1.07
Residences at Courtyard Crossings II-55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kenton County is Residences at Courtyard Crossings II-55+ which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Kenton County costs $9,690.

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 34 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 $165 which is $9,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenton County.

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