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Covington, GA

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Small-town hospitality permeates the Hollywood of the South

Suburban Welcoming Diverse Historic Picturesque Affordable

Situated about 35 miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta, Covington is often called the “Hollywood of the South” for its status as a popular filming location for many movies and television shows. Covington is also famous for its small-town atmosphere punctuated by friendly locals and antebellum architecture.

Much of the city’s historical roots are evident in the downtown area, which is brimming with a broad range of specialty shops and diverse eateries in a charming, walkable environment. Nearby Oxford College infuses the dynamic and diverse community with a youthful energy. Convenience to I-20 makes getting around from Covington simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Covington, GA is $1,097 for a studio, $1,395 for one bedroom, $1,551 for two bedrooms, and $1,991 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,395/month
808 Sq Ft
House
$2,004/month
1,875 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,817/month
1,536 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Covington, GA

Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

9
out of 10

Walnut Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

727 Students

6
out of 10

Oak Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

648 Students

5
out of 10

East Newton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

565 Students

5
out of 10

South Salem Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

852 Students

4
out of 10

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

9
out of 10

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

637 Students

4
out of 10

Indian Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

814 Students

3
out of 10

Clements Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

754 Students

3
out of 10

Cousins Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

654 Students

3
out of 10

Eastside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,621 Students

5
out of 10

Newton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,472 Students

4
out of 10

Alcovy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Alcovy Conservation Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.