Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bowling Green, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Bowling Green

$850/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bowling Green is $850 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bowling Green

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bowling Green rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bowling Green, OH

Average rent prices in Bowling Green have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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, OH

Rent prices in Bowling Green vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bowling Green is $782, whereas a house costs $1,645. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green run $575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$475

5%

22%

1 bedroom

$699

18%

85%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

61%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,645

19%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$475

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

85%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

61%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bowling Green, OH, 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, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bowling Green and Fostoria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bowling Green

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bowling Green, OH is 11% lower than the median rent in Fostoria, OH.

Discover rentals in Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Estates

1070 1070 - 1078 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, OH 43402

2 beds

1 bath

$739

Apartment for rent

Stadium View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Stadium View Apartments

1700 Juniper Dr, Bowling Green, OH 43402

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,008–$1,095

Apartment for rent

The Vue @ 214 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

The Vue @ 214 Apartments

214 Napoleon Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402

1–2 beds

1 bath

$715–$921

Apartment for rent

524 Mckinley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bowling Green

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Aug 5

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Frequently asked questions for Bowling Green, OH

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 $850 per month as of August 22, 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 increased by 2% since last year.

How does Bowling Green rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bowling Green is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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