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Rental Market Trends in Bowling Green, OH

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Bowling Green, OH is $700/month.

Rent in Bowling Green is 58% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$700/month

Average Rent

554 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.5%

Change / Year

88

Available Apartments

Bowling Green rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Bowling Green average $550 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green average $700 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green average $909 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green average $1,163 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$550/month
298 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$700/month
554 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$909/month
813 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,163/month
907 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Bowling Green, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Bowling Green, OH

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bowling Green, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
33% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
2% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Bowling Green is $700, you’ll want to make about $2,333 per month or $27,996 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.

City

Bowling Green, OH

88 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Bowling Green We Think You'll Love

Winthrop Terrace - Bowling Green

Winthrop Terrace - Bowling Green

400 E Napoleon Rd,
Bowling Green, OH 43402

1-2 Beds | $850 - $1,049

Summit Terrace

Summit Terrace

473 S Summit St,
Bowling Green, OH 43402

1-2 Beds | Call for Rent

Varsity Square

Varsity Square

1097 Varsity East Rd,
Bowling Green, OH 43402

1-3 Beds | $938

Garden Grove Townhomes

Garden Grove Townhomes

1005 Grove St,
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,129

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Bowling Green?

The average rent in Bowling Green is $700 per month, which is 57.9% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Bowling Green?

Rents in Bowling Green, OH are increasing, with prices up 2.5% year-over-year and $18 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Bowling Green?

In Bowling Green, OH, 44% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Ohio Bowling Green Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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