Covington

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Covington, LA

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Bask in historic storefronts and natural beauty

Suburban Historic Quaint Charming Active Scenic Laidback

Located where the Bogue Falaya River meets the Tchefuncte River, Covington is a charming city lush with natural beauty and rich with history. Covington’s historic downtown serves as the city’s cultural hub with numerous restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, hip cafes, and eclectic shops set in quaint storefronts. A bevy of events are also held downtown on a regular basis, including free concerts, block parties, festivals, and a popular farmers’ market.

Covington offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from biking the scenic Tammany Trace Trail to paddleboarding the Bogue Falaya River. For more adventurous encounters, head to Insta-Gator Ranch and Hatchery to interact with and learn more about alligators. Quick access to I-12 and U.S. 190 connects Covington to New Orleans and other surrounding cities within minutes.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Covington, LA is $1,092 for a studio, $1,291 for one bedroom, $1,491 for two bedrooms, and $1,616 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,291/month
793 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

47

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

Lee Road Junior High School

Public

Grades PK-8

788 Students

6
out of 10

E. E. Lyon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

662 Students

6
out of 10

Pine View Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

635 Students

5
out of 10

Covington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

628 Students

5
out of 10

Lee Road Junior High School

Public

Grades PK-8

788 Students

6
out of 10

William Pitcher Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

380 Students

3
out of 10

Covington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,660 Students

5
out of 10

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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.