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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Western Kentucky University, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bowling Green
$1,065/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Bowling Green is $1,065 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bowling Green
249
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $615 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $812 | - |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | - | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | - | - |
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 | $950 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$615
1 bedroom
Average rent
$812
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
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
$950
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
310 E Main Ave #201, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
0 baths
$400
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
1629 Forrest Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
720 Patton Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104
2 beds
2 baths
$620
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bowling Green
217 Glen Lily Rd #1, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
22h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$12,997
$8,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,159
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,487
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
3630 Amherst Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104
5 beds
4 baths
$3,500
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$915–$2,368
Apartment for rent
50m ago
851 Fields Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,129–$1,429
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2212 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$2,300
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2244 Hickory St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$12,997
$8,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$915–$2,368
Apartment for rent
1d ago
903 Fair St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowling Green
2613 Cedrus Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Aug 7
11h ago
Verified
2426 Thoroughbred Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$915–$2,368
Apartment for rent
50m ago
851 Fields Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104
3 beds
3 baths
$1,429
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1341 Kenilwood Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
12h 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 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 $1,065 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bowling Green?
Average rent prices in Bowling Green have increased by 7% 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 $835 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 $43,000/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).