Bluegrass Villas
3750 Ralph Ave,
Owensboro, KY 42303
$1,150 - $1,555
1-3 Beds
Owensboro
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 January 2026, the average apartment rent in Owensboro, KY is $772 for one bedroom, $993 for two bedrooms, and $1,361 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Owensboro has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$772/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$1,614/month
1,457 Sq Ft
Transportation
48
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
50
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
Country Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
472 Students
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
387 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
813 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
863 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
710 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
311 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,740 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,440 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,334 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
© 2026. 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
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Science & History
- Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
- Ben Hawes Park
- Western Kentucky Raptor Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Evansville Regional
Top Apartments in Owensboro
Houses for Rent in Owensboro
Property Management Companies in Owensboro, KY
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.