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Rental Market Trends in Bowling Green, KY

What is the average rent in Bowling Green, KY?

$891/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $891 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Bowling Green more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bowling Green, you can expect to pay about $678 per month for a studio, $891 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,353 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$678/month
461 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$891/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,118/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,353/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,093/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,718/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,040/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,067/month
910 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,129/month
782 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,560 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bowling Green, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bowling Green, KY
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bowling Green, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
46% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
1% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowling Green?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bowling Green and Chandler Park" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowling Green.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bowling Green
$1,013/month
712 Sq Ft
Chandler Park
$1,286/month
774 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowling Green?

Based on current rent prices, Chandler Park and Downtown Bowling Green" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowling Green.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chandler Park
$1,286/month
774 Sq Ft
Downtown Bowling Green
$1,013/month
712 Sq Ft

Which Bowling Green neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bowling Green with the most apartments available are Downtown Bowling Green and Chandler Park" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bowling Green
$1,013/month
712 Sq Ft
Chandler Park
$1,286/month
774 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bowling Green, KY?

Because the average rent in Bowling Green is $891, you’ll want to make about $2,970 per month or $35,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bowling Green, KY is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bowling Green is 28.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $678 - $1,353. You can expect to pay 7.3% less for groceries, 7.8% more for utilities, and 22.1% less for transportation.

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Bowling Green, KY

Chandler Park

Bowling Green, KY

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One Bedroom
$838/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,034/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,299/month
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Bowling Green, KY 42103

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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