Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Owensboro, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Owensboro
$937/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Owensboro is $937 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $962 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Owensboro
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Owensboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Owensboro, KY
Average rent prices in Owensboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $795, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Owensboro run $722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $962.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 |  13% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $722 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,012 | 12% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 3% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Apollo | $900 | |
Dogwood Azalea | $950 | |
Dugan Best | $950 | |
Hillcrest | $880 | |
Northwest Side | $1,170 | |
Old Owensboro | $905 | |
Seven Hills | $900 | |
Shifley York | $925 | |
Southeast Owensboro | $962 | |
Wesleyan Shawnee | $925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 6% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,050 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,625 | 3% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$350
Last 30 days
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$722
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
36%
Southeast Owensboro
Average rent
$962
Apollo
Average rent
$900
Seven Hills
Average rent
$900
Wesleyan Shawnee
Average rent
$925
Shifley York
Average rent
$925
Old Owensboro
Average rent
$905
Northwest Side
Average rent
$1,170
Dogwood Azalea
Average rent
$950
Dugan Best
Average rent
$950
Hillcrest
Average rent
$880
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
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
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Owensboro, KY is 26% lower than the median rent in Boonville, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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35%$745
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182%Discover rentals in Owensboro, KY
4d ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3446 Legacy Run, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3404 Legacy Run, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dugan Best house for rent in Owensboro
668 Greenbriar St #NA, Owensboro, KY 42301
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Hillcrest house for rent in Owensboro
1864 Celebration Cir #1, Owensboro, KY 42303
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Old Owensboro apartment for rent in Owensboro
100 Allen St, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1638 Thompson Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1512 W 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Seven Hills apartment for rent in Owensboro
2001 Hall St #B, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
1638 Thompson Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$1,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Northwest Side house for rent in Owensboro
426 Cedar St, Owensboro, KY 42301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Oct 25
1h ago
4002 Carpenter Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dogwood Azalea house for rent in Owensboro
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
1d ago
608 Crittenden St, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Seven Hills apartment for rent in Owensboro
2001 Hall St #B, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
4d ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3446 Legacy Run, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$860–$1,170
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Owensboro
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Price dropped $400House 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 $937 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Owensboro?
Average rent prices in Owensboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $962 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Owensboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Owensboro are Hillcrest ($880/mo), Apollo ($900/mo), and Seven Hills ($900/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.
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).