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Owensboro, KY Area Guide

Located along the Ohio River, Owensboro combines small-town hospitality with modern living. This Kentucky community, celebrated for its barbecue heritage, offers housing options from downtown apartments to residential neighborhoods. Current rental rates average $757 for one-bedroom units and $967 for two-bedrooms, with annual increases of 1.5% to 3.2%. Smothers Park anchors the riverfront, hosting the popular "Friday After 5" summer concert series. The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the region's musical legacy, while the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden provides natural beauty throughout the seasons.

Downtown Owensboro showcases the city's evolution, balancing historic architecture with contemporary development. The International Bar-B-Q Festival in May draws visitors from across the region. The city's educational landscape includes Brescia University and Kentucky Wesleyan College. Historic Temple Adath Israel enriches the architectural landscape as one of America's oldest synagogues. With 60,000 residents, Owensboro maintains its welcoming atmosphere while continuing to grow, offering renters a community that honors its past while embracing the future.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Owensboro, KY is $757 for one bedroom, $998 for two bedrooms, and $1,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Owensboro has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$757/month
604 Sq Ft
House
$1,590/month
1,185 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Owensboro, KY is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

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

Bikeable

50 / 100

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

Schools

Audubon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sorgho Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Foust Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

College View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

F T Burns Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Owensboro Middle School North

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

Daviess County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Apollo High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Owensboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Owensboro Innovation Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Science & History
  • Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
  • Ben Hawes Park
  • Western Kentucky Raptor Center

Airports

  • Evansville Regional

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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 February 2026.