Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Old Owensboro, Owensboro, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Old Owensboro

$975/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Old Owensboro is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$4.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Old Owensboro

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Old Owensboro rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Old Owensboro, Owensboro, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Old Owensboro, Owensboro, KY

Average rent prices in Old Owensboro have increased by 323% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Old Owensboro, Owensboro, KY

Rent prices in Old Owensboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Old Owensboro is $675, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Old Owensboro run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.

Listings

Studio

$350

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$675

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,112

No Change

30%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,112

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

The table above reflects average rent prices in Old Owensboro, 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.

Discover rentals in Old Owensboro, Owensboro, KY

12h ago

Old Owensboro apartment for rent in Owensboro

3285 East 6th Street

3285 E 6th St, Owensboro, KY 42303

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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Frequently asked questions for Old Owensboro, Owensboro, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Old Owensboro rental market.

How much is rent in Old Owensboro?

The average rent in Old Owensboro is $975 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Old Owensboro?

Average rent prices in Old Owensboro have increased by 323% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Old Owensboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Old Owensboro is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Old Owensboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Old 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).

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