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Rental Market Trends in Owensboro, KY

What is the average rent in Owensboro, KY?

$759/month

Average Rent

637 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Owensboro, KY is $759 per month. This is 53% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Owensboro more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Owensboro, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $759 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $977 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,382 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$759/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$977/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,382/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,842/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Owensboro, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, 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.
Last Updated May 2025
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Rent Ranges in Owensboro, KY
Last Updated May 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Owensboro, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
45% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Owensboro is $759, you’ll want to make about $2,530 per month or $30,360 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.

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Legacy Commons

Legacy Commons

630 Chuck Gray Ct,
Owensboro, KY 42303

2 Beds | $975

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Bluegrass Villas

3750 Ralph Ave,
Owensboro, KY 42303

1-3 Beds | $1,130 - $1,615

Brushwood Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

3424 New Hartford Rd,
Owensboro, KY 42303

2-3 Beds | $980 - $1,420

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2116 Daniels Ln,
Owensboro, KY 42303

1 Bed | $1,050

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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