Apartments in 98042

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$1,850 - 2,220
26902 169Th Place Southeast Covington, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,449 - 2,458
16830 SE Wax Rd Covington, WA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,854 - 2,592
Deal
2.9
17126 Southeast 269th Place Covington, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,620 - 3,719
14200 SE 272nd St Kent, WA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
1615 W Smith St Kent, WA
2 BR | Jul. 31, 2026
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$3,195
Covington, WA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$2,800
18863 SE 269Th St Covington, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,750
17817 SE 259Th St Covington, WA
5 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$2,000
16901 SE 276th St Covington, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$3,100
25526 159th Ct SE Covington, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,395
13733 SE 272nd St Kent, WA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$2,995
26615 188th Ave SE Covington, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,800
30044 219th Pl SE Covington, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,701 - 3,283
14901 Se 272nd Street Kent, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$900
Kent, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,200
25437 167th Pl SE Covington, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 98042?

98042 apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,450 $1,450 - $1,450
1BR $1,780 $900 - $1,870
2BR $2,000 $1,900 - $2,120
3BR $2,560 $2,440 - $3,240
4+BR $3,200 $2,800 - $3,720
Find an Apartment in 98042
Looking for apartments for rent in the 98042 zip code in Covington, WA? Rentable currently has 241 units available for rent in this area. The average rent in 98042 is $2,000, with 1-bedroom units starting at $965.

The 98042 zip code in Covington, WA offers a variety of amenities and nearby points of interest. This area is known for its beautiful parks, such as Soos Creek Park and Cedar Creek Park, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities and relaxation. Plus, there are several community amenities nearby, including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Ready to find your next rental? Take a look at Rentable's apartments near 98042 Covington, WA and discover the perfect place for you.

Covington:
July Rent Report

Welcome to the July 2026 Covington Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the July 2026 key findings and figures for the Covington rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Covington and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Covington average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Covington Rent Prices Decrease From June to July

Covington rent prices decreased over the last month. From June to July, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Covington one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from June to July, Covington experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Covington two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

July Prices: Covington vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Covington and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Covington over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Covington suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Covington suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Covington suburbs.

July 2026 Pricing Trends: Covington vs. National Comparisons

Covington Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Covington over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Covington average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Covington one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Covington and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Covington and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.