Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Bowling Green State University, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Bowling Green

$826/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bowling Green is $826 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,074 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bowling Green

6

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bowling Green rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bowling Green State University, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bowling Green State University, OH

Average rent prices in Bowling Green have increased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Bowling Green State University, OH

Rent prices in Bowling Green vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bowling Green is $825, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green run $770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $917.

Listings

1 bedroom

$770

-

18%

2 bedroom

$917

-

4%

4 bedroom

$1,950

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$770

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$917

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bowling Green State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Bowling Green State University, OH

Aubrey Green Property - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Aubrey Green Property

420 S Summit St, Bowling Green, OH 43402

2 beds

1 bath

$719

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8100 Linwood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bowling Green

4 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Bowling Green State University, 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 $826 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bowling Green?

Average rent prices in Bowling Green have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Bowling Green rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bowling Green is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,074 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 $33,000/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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