Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Owensboro, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Owensboro
$1,000/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Owensboro is $1,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $945 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Owensboro
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 18% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Owensboro run $705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $685 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 |  5% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 13% | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $1,400 | 10% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Apollo | $925 | |
Dogwood Azalea | $925 | |
Dugan Best | $1,240 | |
Hillcrest | $1,027 | |
Midtown East | $872 | |
Old Owensboro | $1,195 | |
Seven Hills | $1,027 | |
Shifley York | $1,285 | |
Southeast Owensboro | $1,195 | |
Wesleyan Shawnee | $975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,350 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$350
1 bedroom
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
10%
Southeast Owensboro
Average rent
$1,195
Apollo
Average rent
$925
Seven Hills
Average rent
$1,027
Wesleyan Shawnee
Average rent
$975
Dugan Best
Average rent
$1,240
Old Owensboro
Average rent
$1,195
Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,027
Shifley York
Average rent
$1,285
Midtown East
Average rent
$872
Dogwood Azalea
Average rent
$925
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
21%
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
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Owensboro, KY is 16% lower than the median rent in Boonville, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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76%$1,295
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76%$1,570
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21%Discover rentals in Owensboro, KY
4h ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$705–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Owensboro
Lewis Lane Townhomes - 2929 #2929, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$925
House for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Wesleyan - Shawnee house for rent in Owensboro
1912 Scherm Rd #1, Owensboro, KY 42301
3 beds
1 bath
$1,125
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Hillcrest townhouse for rent in Owensboro
4120 Mason Woods Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
Seven Hills apartment for rent in Owensboro
1616 E 18th St #1, Owensboro, KY 42303
Studio
0 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
3h ago
2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
2 baths
$1,285
Apartment for rent
4h ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$705–$975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1711 Mcconnell Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
608 Crittenden St, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Owensboro
Lewis Lane Townhomes - 2929 #2929, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$925
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
1085 E Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4h ago
630 Chuck Gray Ct, Owensboro, KY 42303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$705–$975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1711 Mcconnell Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Owensboro
Lewis Lane Townhomes - 2929 #2929, Owensboro, KY 42301
2 beds
2 baths
$925
House for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Seven Hills apartment for rent in Owensboro
1705 Bluff Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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 $1,000 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Owensboro?
Average rent prices in Owensboro have increased by 18% 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 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $945 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Owensboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Owensboro are Midtown East ($872/mo), Apollo ($925/mo), and Dogwood Azalea ($925/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Owensboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Owensboro, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Owensboro?
Seven Hills stands out as Owensboro's most sought-after neighborhood, generating 18% more inquiries than the market average with 1-bedroom apartments at $700 per month. For social living, Dugan-Best, Old Owensboro, Midtown East, and Northwest Side offer strong community connections with high walk scores and robust street infrastructure.
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).