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Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Western Kentucky University, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bowling Green
$1,097/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Bowling Green is $1,097 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $852 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bowling Green
202
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bowling Green rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Western Kentucky University, KY
Average rent prices in Bowling Green have increased by 10% 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
Western Kentucky University, KY
Rent prices in Bowling Green vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bowling Green is $985, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $615 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $825 | - |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | - | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | - | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,247 | - | - |
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 Western Kentucky University, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,245 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,475 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$615
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,247
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 Western Kentucky University, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Condos
Average rent
$1,245
Houses
Average rent
$1,475
The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Kentucky University, 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.
Discover rentals in Western Kentucky University, KY
4d ago
1629 Forrest Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1612 Westen St, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$850
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2038 Rockcreek Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
181 Mcfadin Station St, Bowling Green, KY 42103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$740–$1,060
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
680 Big Leaf Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
3d ago
1338 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
691 Denver Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3d ago
6550 Louisville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$2,549
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$955–$1,978
Apartment for rent
4d ago
851 Fields Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
3 beds
3 baths
$1,429
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1117 Greenwood Aly, Bowling Green, KY 42101
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$955–$1,978
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bowling Green
101 Mcfadin Station St #111, Bowling Green, KY 42103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
903 Fair St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5814 Otte Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$955–$1,978
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1117 Greenwood Aly, Bowling Green, KY 42101
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lynnwood Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Western Kentucky University, 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 $1,097 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bowling Green?
Average rent prices in Bowling Green have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Bowling Green rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bowling Green is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $852 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 $44,000/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).