Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 30, 2026
Average rent in
Bowling Green, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bowling Green, KY rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters today are paying $387 less per month on average than last year. The current median is below the peak of $1,150/month in July 2025.
Compared to national trends
Bowling Green is 45.0% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median. The market offers 251 total rentals, providing options for renters seeking value in this mid-tier metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $558/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. The bedroom distribution shows 40.4% of rentals are 2-bedrooms, the largest segment.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio segment in Bowling Green saw rents fall by 67.2% year over year, a much steeper decline than the citywide 4.5% drop. This indicates a distinct shift in the smallest unit market compared to the broader rental landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Bowling Green
$1,050/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Bowling Green is $1,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $860 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bowling Green
251
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 4% 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 $935, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $557 | 3% | 93% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 |  1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 8% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 8% | 23% |
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 | $935 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$557
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
93%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
23%
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
$935
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
8%
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
45%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bowling Green, KY is 19% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, KY.
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55%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 | 5% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 28% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Bowling Green, KY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
310 E Main Ave #201, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
0 baths
$475
$400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
1629 Forrest Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
720 Patton Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104
2 beds
2 baths
$620
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1440 Echo Trail Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$689–$1,217
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$11,410
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,285
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,656
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$915–$2,370
Apartment for rent
1d ago
851 Fields Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
3 beds
3 baths
$1,429
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2212 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$915–$2,370
Apartment for rent
1d ago
851 Fields Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
3 beds
3 baths
$1,429
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1066 High St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
4 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5814 Otte Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$915–$2,370
Apartment for rent
1d ago
851 Fields Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
3 beds
3 baths
$1,429
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2212 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price drop
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 August 29, 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 decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Bowling Green rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bowling Green is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $860 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?
January offers the lowest rents in Bowling Green, while November sees the highest prices, with about a 7% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).