Cheap Apartments for Rent in Covington, WA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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Knol Apartments
$1,473 - $3,569
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Knol Apartments

11239 SE 260th StKent, WA 98030
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Timber Flats
$1,495 - $2,195
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Timber Flats

27400 132nd Ave SEKent, WA 98042
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Irwin Park
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$1,542 - $1,852
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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1413 12th St NE
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Wandering Creek
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12910 SE 240th StKent, WA 98031

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Meridian Garden
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Meridian Garden

13101 SE 240th StKent, WA 98031
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Shadow Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Woods

22235 196th Ave SERenton, WA 98058

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Covington, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Covington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Covington, WA is a Studio unit found at Washington Park Apartments in the Meredith neighborhood priced from $1,277. Alba Gardens in the Mill Creek Federal Way neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Covington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,277
Alba Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
Vibe Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,431
HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,432
STATION BY VINTAGEStudioStudio,1BA$1,449
The Seasons at Lea Hill VillageStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,467
Knol ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,473
Wandering CreekPlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,489
Village Green Apartments1x1R1BR,1BA$1,500
Covington PlaceHorizon1BR,1BA$1,541

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Covington, WA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Covington area is the $2.25 price per square foot Ponderosa Model at ReNew on East Hill in the in the South Kent neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Covington apartment is the Alderwood Model at Meridian Green Townhomes starting at $2,295 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the East Pointe 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.
ReNew on East HillPonderosa3BR,2BA$2.25
Meridian Green TownhomesAlderwood2BR,2.5BA$2.08
Alden on Lake MeridianMarina View3BR,2BA$1.91
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.87
AllegroLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Village Green Apartments1x1R1BR,1BA$2.22
STATION BY VINTAGE1x1 A11BR,1BA$2.31
Wandering CreekPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.23
Alba Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12

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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 Washington Park Apartments listed at $1,277.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Covington Apartment is $1,385 at Washington Park 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 $1,602 at Irwin Park.

What is the most affordable Covington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Covington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Seasons at Lea Hill Village and starts from $1,833.

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