Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Owensboro, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Owensboro
$975/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Owensboro is $975 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Owensboro
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 23% 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 $705, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Owensboro run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 |  13% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $500 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,475 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Apollo | $1,300 | |
Audubon Bon Harbor | $705 | |
Dogwood Azalea | $1,240 | |
Hillcrest | $850 | |
Midtown East | $822 | |
Northwest Side | $777 | |
Old Owensboro | $850 | |
Seven Hills | $870 | |
Southeast Owensboro | $1,100 | |
Wesleyan Shawnee | $975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $705 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$350
Last 30 days
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
41%
Southeast Owensboro
Average rent
$1,100
Apollo
Average rent
$1,300
Seven Hills
Average rent
$870
Audubon Bon Harbor
Average rent
$705
Dogwood Azalea
Average rent
$1,240
Northwest Side
Average rent
$777
Old Owensboro
Average rent
$850
Wesleyan Shawnee
Average rent
$975
Midtown East
Average rent
$822
Hillcrest
Average rent
$850
Apartments
Average rent
$705
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
17%
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
49%lower than the national median
34%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,260
464%$950
$1,400
9%$1,344
661%$995
5%$923
10%$1,500
50%$903
172%$1,250
26%$745
105%$1,549
6%$1,175
37%Discover rentals in Owensboro, KY
2d ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$705–$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Seven Hills house for rent in Owensboro
2705 Redford Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apollo house for rent in Owensboro
3713 Winchester Dr #1, Owensboro, KY 42301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
1512 W 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
2 baths
$1,285
Apartment for rent
2d ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$705–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Seven Hills house for rent in Owensboro
2705 Redford Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apollo apartment for rent in Owensboro
4625 Towne Square Ct #6, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$695
$650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
4002 Carpenter Dr, 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
5d+ ago
Apollo apartment for rent in Owensboro
3812 Legacy Run #00, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Dogwood Azalea house for rent in Owensboro
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
1d ago
1711 Mcconnell Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$705–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Audubon - Bon Harbor house for rent in Owensboro
4115 Harbor Hills Trce #NA, Owensboro, KY 42301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,949
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Apollo apartment for rent in Owensboro
4625 Towne Square Ct #6, Owensboro, KY 42301
1 bed
1 bath
$695
$650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
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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 $975 per month as of September 5, 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 23% since last year.
How does Owensboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Owensboro is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Owensboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Owensboro are Audubon Bon Harbor ($705/mo), Northwest Side ($777/mo), and Midtown East ($822/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Owensboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Owensboro, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/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).