Studio Apartment Rent in Covington, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Covington, Washington as of October 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,491 and +79% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Covington
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Covington
Compare Covington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Mercer Island | $2,770 |
| 5 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 6 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 7 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 8 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 9 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 10 | Covington (this page) | $2,310 |
| 11 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 12 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 13 | Renton | $2,238 |
| 14 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 15 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Covington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Covington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent, WA | 7 mi | $1,508 | $-802 (-35%) |
| Renton, WA | 8.2 mi | $2,238 | $-72 (-3%) |
| Auburn, WA | 9.4 mi | $1,559 | $-751 (-33%) |
| Maple Valley, WA | 11.5 mi | $2,610 | +$300 (+13%) |
| Tukwila, WA | 11.6 mi | $1,761 | $-549 (-24%) |
| Pacific, WA | 11.7 mi | $1,472 | $-838 (-36%) |
| Newcastle, WA | 12.2 mi | $2,260 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA | 12.6 mi | $1,588 | $-722 (-31%) |
| Sumner, WA | 13.3 mi | $1,630 | $-680 (-29%) |
| Issaquah, WA | 13.4 mi | $2,815 | +$505 (+22%) |
| Seatac, WA | 13.6 mi | $1,488 | $-822 (-36%) |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 13.6 mi | $1,850 | $-460 (-20%) |
Studio rent in Covington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Covington?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Covington, Washington is $2,310 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,491.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Covington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,400 ($7,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Covington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Covington's studio median of $2,310 is +79% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Covington rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Covington ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Covington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kent ($1,508), Renton ($2,238), Auburn ($1,559).