What is the average apartment size in Covington?

The average size for a Covington, WA apartment is 893 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Covington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Covington is $2,343 per month, a 0.67% decrease from last years average of $2,359.

What is the average apartment size in Covington?

The typical apartment in Covington offers about 893 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Covington, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Covington?

The typical rent budget in Covington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Covington?

In Covington, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Covington is $2,343, a 0.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,359.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $2,132, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,464 offer 962 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,114 sq ft) for $2,443, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Covington, WA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,343	893 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,132	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,464	962 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,443	1,114 sq. ft.

Covington, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Covington, WA have decreased by 0.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,359 to $2,343.

What's the typical rent budget in Covington, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Covington, WA (65%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Covington, WA?

1,530 or 21% of the households in Covington, WA are renter-occupied while 5,794 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Covington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Covington	$2,343
Seattle	$2,242
Tacoma	$1,744
Pullman	$1,424
Vancouver	$1,737
Spokane	$1,397
Everett	$1,849
Bellevue	$2,716
Kent	$1,907
Renton	$2,122
Kirkland	$2,510
Federal Way	$1,881
Redmond	$2,533
Puyallup	$2,022
Lakewood	$1,654
Auburn, WA	$1,850
Issaquah, WA	$2,743
Fife, WA	$1,832
SeaTac, WA	$1,746
Burien, WA	$1,913
Des Moines, WA	$1,784

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Covington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.