Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Owensboro, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Owensboro
$950/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Owensboro is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Owensboro
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Owensboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Owensboro, KY
Average rent prices in Owensboro have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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
Owensboro, KY
Rent prices in Owensboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Owensboro is $870, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Owensboro run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $695 | 1% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 |  3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 12% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,575 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Apollo | $1,050 | |
Dugan Best | $975 | |
Hillcrest | $1,080 | |
Midtown East | $1,080 | |
Northwest Side | $865 | |
Old Owensboro | $800 | |
Seven Hills | $865 | |
Shifley York | $835 | |
Southeast Owensboro | $950 | |
Wesleyan Shawnee | $907 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $870 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$350
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
1%
Southeast Owensboro
Average rent
$950
Seven Hills
Average rent
$865
Apollo
Average rent
$1,050
Shifley York
Average rent
$835
Midtown East
Average rent
$1,080
Old Owensboro
Average rent
$800
Wesleyan Shawnee
Average rent
$907
Northwest Side
Average rent
$865
Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,080
Dugan Best
Average rent
$975
Apartments
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Owensboro, 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.
How does rent in Owensboro, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Owensboro and Boonville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Owensboro
51%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Owensboro, KY is 23% lower than the median rent in Boonville, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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112%$1,050
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$1,000
2%$950
18%$1,500
$859
109%$1,087
47%$650
57%$1,697
16%$1,057
17%Discover rentals in Owensboro, KY
5d+ ago
Verified
2920 Yale Place, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$350–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
530 Yale Place, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in Owensboro
109 E 18th St #109, Owensboro, KY 42303
Studio
0 baths
$2,780
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Old Owensboro apartment for rent in Owensboro
100 Allen St, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,285
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Seven Hills apartment for rent in Owensboro
1811 Hall St, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,285
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Seven Hills house for rent in Owensboro
2004 Oak Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Oct 30
3d ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apollo apartment for rent in Owensboro
4625 Towne Square Ct #11, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
1d ago
1711 Mcconnell Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apollo apartment for rent in Owensboro
3810 Legacy Run #00, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2920 Yale Place, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$350–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2301 Carter Rd, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1711 Mcconnell Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Owensboro, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Owensboro rental market.
How much is rent in Owensboro?
The average rent in Owensboro is $950 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Owensboro?
Average rent prices in Owensboro have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Owensboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Owensboro is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Owensboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Owensboro are Old Owensboro ($800/mo), Shifley York ($835/mo), and Seven Hills ($865/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Owensboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Owensboro, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Owensboro?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY is approximately $792 per month, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,064 per month.
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).