Cheap Apartments for Rent in Covington, VA from $500 (28 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
$964 - $1,160
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$909 - $1,105
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$55

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$964 - $1,160
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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Sterlingwood Apartments
$1,100 - $1,540
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$1,085 - $1,525
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$15

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$1,100 - $1,540
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Sterlingwood Apartments

2215 Montauk RdRoanoke, VA 24017
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The Crest Apartments
$1,200 - $3,475
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$1,200 - $3,475

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The Crest Apartments

128 Rutledge DrSalem, VA 24153
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Heintz House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heintz House

83 Health Center DrUnion, WV 24983
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property at 8188 Lee Hwy

$265

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$265

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$265

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8188 Lee Hwy

TroutvilleVA24175
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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 717 Orange Ave NW

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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717 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24016
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 16 Church Ave SW

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Church Ave SW

RoanokeVA24011
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4419-4425 Lela Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

4419-4425 Lela Ave NE

4419-4425 Lela Ave NERoanoke, VA 24019
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property at 814 Tennessee St

$990

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$990

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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814 Tennessee St

SalemVA24153

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property at 409 Wills Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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409 Wills Rd

LexingtonVA24450
property at 1516 King St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1516 King St

SalemVA24153
property at 2803 Burton Ave NW

$1,149

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$1,149

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$1,149

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2803 Burton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 603 Strand Rd NE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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603 Strand Rd NE

RoanokeVA24012
property at 3816 Dakota Ave NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3816 Dakota Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017

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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. Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit in the Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$990
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$999
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1Bathroom + Den Classic Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,100
Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes2b 1.5b 1150sq2BR,1BA$1,215
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1,217
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2-Bedroom Silver without washer and dryer hook-...2BR,1BA$1,249
Lexington Springs Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom with Den2BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, VA and Nearby

As of June 16, 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 3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan Model at Countryside Estates starting at $1,430 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Peachtree Norwood 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
Countryside Estates3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Glade Creek (I)Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
North Point2BR2BR,2BA$1.40
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.99
733 West2 Bedroom Reno2BR,2BA$1.53
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1.28
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2 Bedroom Gold without washer dryer hook ups2BR,1.5BA$1.51
The Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom with Den2BR,1BA$1.41
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $990 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 $1,125.

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