Cheap Apartments for Rent in Covington, VA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Cedar Forest
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Forest

306 Dairy StCovington, VA 24426
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Dolly Ann Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolly Ann Apartments

826 Long AveCovington, VA 24426
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Frontier Apartments
$799 - $1,499
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$799 - $1,499

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$799 - $1,499
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Frontier Apartments

4302-4410 Plantation Rd NERoanoke, VA 24012
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The Cove Apartments
$971 - $2,493
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$916 - $2,438
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$55

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$971 - $2,493
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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Sterlingwood Apartments
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$1,114 - $1,540
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$1,099 - $1,525
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$15

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$1,114 - $1,540
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Sterlingwood Apartments

2215 Montauk RdRoanoke, VA 24017
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The Crest Apartments
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$1,165 - $3,125
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$1,165 - $3,125

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The Crest Apartments

128 Rutledge DrSalem, VA 24153
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Countryside Estates
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$1,204 - $1,430
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$1,199 - $1,425
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$5

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$1,204 - $1,430
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Countryside Estates

2318 Highland Farm Rd NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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Hickory Woods
$1,245 - $3,445
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$1,135 - $3,335
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$110

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$1,245 - $3,445
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Hickory Woods

3006 Hickory Woods DrRoanoke, VA 24012
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The View at 777
$1,264 - $2,514
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$1,185 - $2,435
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$79

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$1,264 - $2,514
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12

The View at 777

777 Roanoke BlvdSalem, VA 24153
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Heintz House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heintz House

83 Health Center DrUnion, WV 24983
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4306 Williamson Rd NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

4306 Williamson Rd NW

4306 Williamson Rd NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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property at 821 Salem Ave SW

$870

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$870

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$870

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

821 Salem Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 922 12th St SE

$899

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$899

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$899

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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922 12th St SE

RoanokeVA24013

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property at 2803 Burton Ave NW

$949

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$949

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$949

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2803 Burton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 2516 Oakland Blvd NW

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2516 Oakland Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 114 Houston St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

114 Houston St

LexingtonVA24450
property at 80 Jacobs Ladder

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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80 Jacobs Ladder

LexingtonVA24450
property at 1415 15th St NE

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1415 15th St NE

RoanokeVA24012
property at 2916 Courtland Rd NW

$1,223

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$1,223

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$1,223

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 17

2916 Courtland Rd NW

RoanokeVA24012

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property at 1423 Burrell St NW

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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1423 Burrell St NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 2205 Plantation Rd NE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2205 Plantation Rd NE

RoanokeVA24012

Covington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Covington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Covington, VA is a Studio unit found at Ridgeview Apartments in the Monterey neighborhood priced from $690. Frontier Apartments in the Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
Frontier Apartments1 Bed Whitehall1BR,1BA$825
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$926
4419-4425 Lela Ave NE1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$999
Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes2b 1.5b 1150sq2BR,1BA$1,090
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1Bathroom + Den Classic Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,140
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,173
The Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, VA and Nearby

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Covington area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 BR Type 1 Model at The Overlook at Daleville in the in the Cloverdale neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Covington apartment is the Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Glade Creek (I) starting at $1,705 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Monterey 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.
The Overlook at Daleville3 BR Type 13BR,2BA$1.42
Glade Creek (I)Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$1.05
North Point2BR2BR,2BA$1.40
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.15
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
733 West2 Bedroom Reno2BR,2BA$1.53
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2 Bedroom Gold without washer dryer hook ups2BR,1.5BA$1.51
The Historic Blair Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.62
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Covington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Covington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Covington is at Ridgeview Apartments listed at $690.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Covington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Covington Apartment is $760 at Ridgeview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Covington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Covington is starting from $926 at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit.

What is the most affordable Covington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Covington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit and starts from $1,047.

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