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Rental Market Trends in Bowling Green, KY

What is the average rent in Bowling Green, KY?

$893/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $893 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $634 per month for a studio, $893 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,102 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,508 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$634/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$893/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,102/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,508/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,315/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,746/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,153/month
1,713 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,296/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,599/month
1,317 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $10 less 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 March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bowling Green, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
2% $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, Chandler Park and Downtown Bowling Green" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowling Green.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chandler Park
$986/month
764 Sq Ft
Downtown Bowling Green
$994/month
642 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowling Green?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bowling Green
$994/month
642 Sq Ft
Chandler Park
$986/month
764 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
$994/month
642 Sq Ft
Chandler Park
$986/month
764 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 $893, you’ll want to make about $2,976 per month or $35,712 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 11.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bowling Green is 28.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $634 - $1,508. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 9.0% more for utilities, and 9.2% less for transportation.

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Bowling Green, KY

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Apartment Averages

Chandler Park

Bowling Green, KY

Downtown Bowling Green

Bowling Green, KY

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One Bedroom
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$828/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,032/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,345/month
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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