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Highlights

  • Nine foot ceilings
  • Washer and dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Open floor plan
  • Stylish finishes
  • Nine ft ceilings

Location

442 Bourbon St, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
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Management

The Southern

Leasing office

(270) 770-5847 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Southern Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.1 Zumper Expert Rating, a 9/10 location score, and competitive pricing for its features. Notable details include nine-foot ceilings, an open floor plan, stylish finishes, and in-home washer and dryer, while its value per square foot ranks well and the nearest grocery store is about 0.63 miles away.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, The Southern Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Southern Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Grocery store nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath715+ sqft$999 /mo11 units availableCheckout our NEW properties located at 442 Bourbon Street in Bowling Green, KY - across from the South Industrial Park and close to South Warren High School. Each unit is an open floor plan with 9 ft. ceilings. One, Two and Three bedroom units available (the two and three bedroom units each have 2 bathrooms). All appliances, including refrigerator and washer and dryer) included. Call 270-783-8004 for a tour today!
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,130 sqft$1,250 /mo3 units availableCheckout our NEW properties located at 441 Bourbon Street in Bowling Green, KY - across from the South Industrial Park and close to South Warren High School. Each unit is an open floor plan with 9 ft. ceilings. One, Two and Three bedroom units available (the two and three bedroom units each have 2 bathrooms). All appliances, including refrigerator included. Call 270-783-8004 for a tour today!
3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,269 sqft$1,500 /mo2 units availableCheckout our NEW properties located at 441 Bourbon Street in Bowling Green, KY - across from the South Industrial Park and close to South Warren High School. Each unit is an open floor plan with 9 ft. ceilings. One, Two and Three bedroom units available (the two and three bedroom units each have 2 bathrooms). All appliances, including refrigerator included. Call 270-783-8004 for a tour today!

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Amenities for The Southern Apartments

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Services

Water and Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About The Southern Apartments

HomeApartments in Bowling Green The Southern Apartments

Welcome to The Southern — a perfect blend of classic Southern charm and modern comfort. This inviting property features bright, open living spaces, stylish finishes, and a layout designed for both relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of a Publix coming soon nearby, along with a variety of local restaurants just minutes away. Conveniently located near a new exit providing easy access to I-65, commuting is simple and efficient. At The Southern, comfort, location, and lifestyle come together effortlessly.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, The Southern Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Southern Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Southern Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Southern Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Southern Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Southern Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Southern Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Southern Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 367 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Grocery store nearby
Only 0.6 miles from the nearest store
More space
The 2-bedroom is 78 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2.1 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2.2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.8 miles away

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Rent trends in Bowling Green

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 26% higher than 1-bedrooms in Bowling Green.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Southern Apartments to be 25% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Bowling Green.

3-bedroom apartments at The Southern Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Bowling Green
A table of studio rental data trends in Bowling Green
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$3,500
November 2024$3,350
December 2024$3,275
January 2025$2,975
February 2025$2,712
March 2025$2,444
April 2025$1,712
May 2025$1,724
June 2025$1,535
July 2025$1,777
August 2025$1,539
September 2025$1,580
October 2025$1,713
November 2025$2,409
December 2025$2,686
January 2026$1,771
February 2026$1,585
March 2026$625
April 2026$615
May 2026$615
June 2026$615
July 2026$615
August 2026$569
September 2026$437
October 2026$508

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Can I afford to live at 442 Bourbon St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$39,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $999.
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Schools near The Southern Apartments

Rich Pond Elementary School

530 rich pond rd

bowling green, KY, 42104

PK, K-6Public
A-

Jennings Creek Elementary School

2617 russellville rd

bowling green, KY, 42101

PK, K-6Public
C+

Jackson Academy

877 jackson academy st

bowling green, KY, 42101

3-12Public
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Getting around Bowling Green near 442 Bourbon St

Walking

2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 442 Bourbon St, Bowling Green

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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