Cheap Homes for Rent in Kenton County Neighborhood of Covington, KY from $900 (22 Rentals)

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property at 406 Elm St

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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406 Elm St

CincinnatiOH45238

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property at 43 Wilson Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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43 Wilson Rd

NewportKY41071

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property at 101 Park Pl

$1,490

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$1,490

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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101 Park Pl

Fort ThomasKY41075

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property at 826 Arlington Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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826 Arlington Rd

Park HillsKY41011

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 The Manor priced from $800. Barkley Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Kenton County apartments for rent in Covington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$800
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Oaks of Newport1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsChestnut1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton County, KY

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenton County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2BR Model at The Arthur Historic Apartments! in the in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Kenton County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Independence Oaks starting at $1,530 with a $1.13 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.
The Arthur Historic Apartments!2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Independence OaksThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
1130 River Hill Dr, Unit Devou Park #11130 River Hill Dr2BR,1BA$1.08
Towne Creek CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Lakeside LandingLaurel2BR,1.5BA$1.24
319 W 10th St, Unit 1319 W 10th St2BR,1BA$1.26
229 E 5th St, Unit 1229 E 5th St1BR,1BA$1.29
Crown Court Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 806SqFt2BR,1BA$1.27
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$1.07
Crescent Ridge ApartmentsChestnut1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kenton County?

There are currently 723 Apartments for Rent in Kenton County, KY with pricing that ranges from $730 to $11,050. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kenton County ranging from $985 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kenton County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kenton County ranges from $985 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,922.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kenton County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kenton County range from $1,050 to $9,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,490 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,595.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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