Covington Apartments for Rent

About Covington

Renters seeking Covington apartments for rent could be looking to this community for its small town charm as well as big city features. With three colleges, a hospital and many small businesses Covington offers renters a real home town they can be part of with access to lots of resources. Living in Covington you will be located just 35 miles east of Atlanta. You can drive to the capital city in about 40 minutes.

Close to home you can earn a degree or perhaps brush up on some skill for your job at any of the following schools:

• Dekalb Technical College- Covington Campus
• Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Newton County Campus
• Emory University's Oxford College

If you work in the healthcare field, the Newton Medical Center can be found right off US Highway 278 near the center of Covington.

Renters who need a place to unwind after a full day of work can spend some time at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center where hike or bike through the 6400 acre property. The site also offers educational enrichment programs and a museum. Of course Covington has several lakes & rivers where you can go boating, skiing, swimming and fishing. The downtown area is a robust place for shopping and dining locally. If you prefer the large chain stores, a short drive up I-20 will reveal plenty of options such a BJs Wholesale Club, Wal-Mart, dozens of restaurants and the Crossroads Cinemas.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Covington, GA and nearby cities: