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Rental Market Trends in Bowling Green, KY
What is the average rent in Bowling Green, KY?
$894/month
Average Rent
689 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $894 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $676 per month for a studio, $894 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,101 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,364 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bowling Green, KY?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $7 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bowling Green, KY
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
46%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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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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.
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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" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bowling Green, KY?
Because the average rent in Bowling Green is $894, you’ll want to make about $2,980 per month or $35,760 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 10.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bowling Green is 28.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $676 - $1,364. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 9.2% more for utilities, and 9.2% less for transportation.
How does Bowling Green, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bowling Green, KY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$830/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,032/month
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Three Bedroom
$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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.