Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 15, 2026

Average rent in
Bowling Green, KY

Last updated on January 15, 2026

Last updated on January 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY is $1,072. This is -44%, or $827, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,072

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

286

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY is $1,072. This is -44%, or $827, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
65%
17%
4%
4%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $995. Houses for rent in Bowling Green, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,580

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

3%

Studio

$3,250

8%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$1,072
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bowling Green, KY is 28% 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

958 Collett Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bowling Green

Commercial - Bowling Green, KY

958 Collett Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Studio

0 baths

$350

House for rent

1362 College Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

1362 College Street

1362 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

1–2 beds

1 bath

$445–$870

Apartment for rent

523 E 12th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

523 E 12th Avenue

523 E 12th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

1 bed

1 bath

$615

Apartment for rent

319 Woodford - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

319 Woodford

319 Woodford Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

505 Glen Lilly Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

505 Glen Lilly Road

505 C Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2–3 beds

1 bath

$650–$750

Apartment for rent

River Woods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

River Woods Apartments

1500 Bryant Way, Bowling Green, KY 42103

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$945

Apartment for rent

Sunnyside Apts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Sunnyside Apts

245 Kelly Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Bowling Green

1615 Highland Way #2, Bowling Green, KY 42104

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Jan 13