Bowling Green

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Bowling Green, OH

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A charming college town in Ohio

BGSU College Town Historic Parks Outdoors Community Family-Friendly

Located in northwestern Ohio, Bowling Green combines small-city living with the energy of a college town. Home to Bowling Green State University, this community of approximately 30,000 residents offers rental options from apartments near campus to homes throughout established neighborhoods. The downtown district preserves historic architecture from the city's oil boom era, particularly along Wooster Street. One-bedroom units in Bowling Green average $669 per month, while two-bedroom homes typically rent for $859.

The city stands out for its environmental initiatives, including four 257-foot wind turbines west of the city limits. Community events bring residents together throughout the year, including the Black Swamp Arts Festival, a free arts and music celebration each September. The 13-mile Slippery Elm Trail connects Bowling Green to North Baltimore, offering opportunities for cycling and outdoor activities. The area's manufacturing heritage includes the former Heinz facility, which contributed to the region's industrial development during World War II.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bowling Green, OH is $541 for a studio, $689 for one bedroom, $890 for two bedrooms, and $1,142 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bowling Green has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$689/month
554 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Conneaut Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

419 Students

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

274 Students

Crim Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

132 Students

Bowling Green Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

630 Students

Otsego Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

366 Students

Otsego High School

Public

Grades 9-12

479 Students

Bowling Green High School

Public

Grades 9-12

807 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bowling Green State University Planetarium and Observatory
  • Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve and Rotary Nature Center
  • Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Railway

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.