Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bowling Green, KY

Last updated on March 1, 2026

Last updated on March 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY is $1,050. This is -45%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,050

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

253

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bowling Green, KY is $1,050. This is -45%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
65%
17%
4%
3%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$805

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,050

3%

10%

Studio

$2,300

16%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$805

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

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$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bowling Green, KY is 5% 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

310 E Main Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bowling Green

Modern + Unique Office Spaces

310 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

1 bed

0 baths

$450

House for rent

Available Feb 10

523 E 12th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

1d ago

7.7

Very good

319 Woodford

319 Woodford Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

River Woods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

River Woods Apartments

1500 Bryant Way, Bowling Green, KY 42103

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,045

Apartment for rent

118 Creekwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Bowling Green

118 Creekwood Dr

118 Creekwood Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Sunnyside Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Sunnyside Apts

245 Kelly Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

2601 Avalon Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

2601 Avalon Court

2601 Avalon Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42103

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

199 East Heights Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

199 East Heights Duplex

199 E Heights Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent