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

Dolly Ann Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

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Frontier Apartments

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Blue Ridge Village Apartments

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Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit

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The Cove Apartments
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4419-4425 Lela Ave NE

The Historic Blair Apartments

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Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes

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Sterlingwood Apartments

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The Crest Apartments

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Countryside Estates

Northridge Village

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Hickory Woods
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The View at 777

The Vista at Orchards

Heintz House

4306 Williamson Rd NW

821 Salem Ave SW

922 12th St SE
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2803 Burton Ave NW

2516 Oakland Blvd NW

The Flats at Rutgers

114 Houston St

80 Jacobs Ladder

1415 15th St NE

3648 Davis Stuart Rd

2916 Courtland Rd NW
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1423 Burrell St NW

2205 Plantation Rd NE
Covington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Covington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Studio Apartments | $894 | $690 | $1,486 |
| Covington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $760 | $2,605 |
| Covington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $899 | $3,745 |
| Covington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,047 | $3,675 |
| Covington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Frontier Apartments | 1 Bed Whitehall | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $926 |
| 4419-4425 Lela Ave NE | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Flats at Rutgers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes | 2b 1.5b 1150sq | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Sterlingwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bathroom + Den Classic Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Blue Ridge Village Apartments | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| The Crest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom with Den | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook at Daleville | 3 BR Type 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Glade Creek (I) | Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Blue Ridge Village Apartments | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| North Point | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Countryside Estates | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 733 West | 2 Bedroom Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES | 2 Bedroom Gold without washer dryer hook ups | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Flats at Rutgers | 1x1 | 1BR,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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