Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Bowling Green, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bowling Green, KY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, following a peak of $1,150/month in July 2025 and a recent trough of $1,010/month in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Bowling Green sits 46.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Bowling Green run around $615/month, 1-bedrooms around $815/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,050/month. Larger units range up to $2,295/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in Bowling Green
$1,050/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Bowling Green is $1,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bowling Green
224
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bowling Green rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bowling Green, KY
Average rent prices in Bowling Green have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bowling Green, KY
Rent prices in Bowling Green vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bowling Green is $955, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $615 |  1% | 91% | |
1 bedroom | $815 | 1% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 5% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 5% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bowling Green, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $955 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,049 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$615
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
91%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$815
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bowling Green, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bowling Green, KY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bowling Green, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bowling Green and Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bowling Green
46%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bowling Green, KY is 13% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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10%$2,080
3%$1,745
1%$1,295
$2,252
$1,937
11%$1,150
69%$1,200
56%Cost of living in Bowling Green, KY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 14% lower |
| Housing | 28% lower |
| Transportation | 22% lower |
| Utilities | 8% higher |
Discover rentals in Bowling Green, KY
2d ago
1629 Forrest Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1500 Bryant Way, Bowling Green, KY 42103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2038 Rockcreek Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
429 Upper Stone Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
1258 Ironwood Dr #NA, Bowling Green, KY 42103
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
Available May 20
4d ago
Verified
126 Trapper Way #NA, Bowling Green, KY 42103
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
691 Denver Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
6550 Louisville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$2,549
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$920–$2,434
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1117 Greenwood Aly, Bowling Green, KY 42101
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
126 Trapper Way #NA, Bowling Green, KY 42103
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 23
2h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$920–$2,434
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bowling Green
101 Mcfadin Station St #111, Bowling Green, KY 42103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$920–$2,434
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2212 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bowling Green, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Bowling Green rental market.
How much is rent in Bowling Green?
The average rent in Bowling Green is $1,050 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bowling Green?
Average rent prices in Bowling Green have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Bowling Green rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bowling Green is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bowling Green?
To comfortably afford rent in Bowling Green, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).