The Hub
494 Hub Blvd,
Bowling Green, KY 42103
$1,215 - $2,295
1-3 Beds
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY
Area Guide
A hilltop university for the perfect view
Historic
•
Walkable
•
Museums
•
Theaters
•
Sports
•
WKU
•
Hilltoppers
•
Public
•
University
•
Views
•
Western Kentucky University sits on a hill in beautiful Bowling Green. Founded in 1906, this public university features several top-ranking programs in engineering, business, journalism, and education. It also offers one of the nation's largest master's degree programs in folklore. The WKU Hilltoppers participate in NCAA Division I, with the football team playing at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The basketball team plays at E.A. Diddle Arena and is considered one of the nation's best basketball programs.
Sports fans will want to find apartments near University Drive and Old Morgantown Road to be close to the football stadium, the basketball arena, and Nick Denes Field, all of which are located between University Drive and the Avenue of Champions. To live near the variety of shops and restaurants near the university, College Street and State Street are ideal, especially closer to East Main Avenue. This is where you'll find everything from coffee houses and pubs to boutiques and jewelry stores to theaters.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Bowling Green, KY is $702 for a studio, $896 for one bedroom, $1,111 for two bedrooms, and $1,409 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bowling Green has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
-
Studio
-
461 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$702/month
Average Rent
-
1 BR
-
699 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$896/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
1,010 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,111/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
1,276 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,409/month
Average Rent
Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
876 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
698 Students
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
679 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
603 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
729 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
772 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
487 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
963 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
191 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,494 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,370 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,294 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,031 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
191 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2025. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2025. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Baker Arboretum
- Hardin Planetarium
- Spero Kereiakes Park
- Preston Miller Park
- Russell Sims Aquatic Center
Military Bases
Colleges
Top Apartments Near Western Kentucky University
Houses Near Western Kentucky University
Property Management Companies
Greystar
-
3,435
Communities
-
948,447
Units
-
872
Cities
Willow Bridge
-
705
Communities
-
192,071
Units
-
327
Cities
AMC
-
674
Communities
-
132,890
Units
-
264
Cities
FPI Management
-
622
Communities
-
106,854
Units
-
220
Cities
RPM
-
620
Communities
-
167,630
Units
-
245
Cities
Cushman & Wakefield
-
526
Communities
-
122,257
Units
-
266
Cities
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
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 September 2025.