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Jefferson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Place

518 S Jefferson AveCovington, LA 70433
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Phoenix Square
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Square

45530 Durbin RdHammond, LA 70401
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Heatherwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood

46588 Heatherwood DrHammond, LA 70401
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Covington, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Covington, LA

Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Covington, LA area range in price from $468 to $2,937 with an overall median price of $1,557. The three Covington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Covington at $777, Tyler at $468, and Clairborne Hill at $468. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Covington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Covington$1,501$7774
Tyler$1,501$46866
Clairborne Hill$1,504$46863
Barkley Park$1,532$77728
River Forest$1,535$77727
New Covington$1,665$46887
Old Covington$1,665$46883

Cheapest Available Covington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Covington, LA is a Studio unit found at Providence Club in the Livingston Parish neighborhood priced from $575. University Courtyard "Camelot" in the Livingston Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Providence ClubStudioStudio,1BA$575
University Courtyard "Camelot"Outer Courtyard1BR,1BA$700
Windrush Trace Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
College Town ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$790
Parkside GardensOaks1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, LA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Covington area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at University Crossing in the in the Livingston Parish neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Covington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lions Gate starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Livingston Parish 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.
University Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Lions Gate2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
13281 RJ DriveTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Beaumonde Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Parkside Gardens2b/1b loft units2BR,1BA$1.18
St. TropezTwo Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Azalea Park2 Bed Room2BR,2BA$1.07
Pelican Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
College Town ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Windrush Trace Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Covington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Covington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Covington is under $980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Covington?

The cheapest apartment in Covington is Providence Club which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Covington costs $1,557.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Covington?

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 57 regular apartments in Covington 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 Covington?

Cheap apartments in Covington have an average cost of $841 which is $716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Covington.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.