Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bowling Green, KY

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY is $1,012. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,012

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

226

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY is $1,012. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
71%
15%
3%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Bowling Green, KY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY have increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Bowling Green, KY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bowling Green, KY is $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bowling Green, KY costs about $815 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Bowling Green, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$810

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,012

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,545

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,095

3%

10%

Studio

$615

No Change

92%

Studio

Average rent

$615

Last year

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$810

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,012

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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.

Compare rent prices in Bowling Green, KY to other cities

Median rent prices in Bowling Green, KY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brownsville, KY.

Bowling Green

Median rent price$1,012
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bowling Green, KY is 4% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, KY.

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Cost of living in
Bowling Green, KY

The overall cost of living in Bowling Green, KY is 13% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

Apartments for rent in Adams

Discover rentals in Bowling Green, KY

319 Woodford - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

7.7

Very good

319 Woodford

319 Woodford Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Sunnyside Apts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Sunnyside Apts

245 Kelly Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Greenwood Flats - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Greenwood Flats

249 Greenwood Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$905

Apartment for rent

199 East Heights Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.8

Very good

199 East Heights Duplex

199 E Heights Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

525 Lost Circle - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

525 Lost Circle

525 Lost Cir, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

100 Amy Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

100 Amy Avenue

100 Amy Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Westen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Westen Apartments

1612 Westen St, Bowling Green, KY 42104

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1294 Kenilwood Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bowling Green

2 beds

1 bath

$860

House for rent