Average Rent in Bowling Green, KY
13 apartment buildings, 59 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Bowling Green, KYCheapest
$730/mo
Wheatstone Apartments
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13
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Units
59
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
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Bowling Green, KY Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Wheatstone Apartments
3560 Wheatstone Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
Royal Arms of Bowling Green
890 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
Cave Mill Apartments
2370 Cave Mill Station Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
The Enclave
1132 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103, USA
The Adler Apartment Homes
376 Pascoe Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
Bowling Green Towers
1149 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
The Heritage
2600 Chandler Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheatstone Apartments 3560 Wheatstone Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA | $730 | $1,112 | $1.68/ft² | 3.7 (9) | 23 |
| 2 | Royal Arms of Bowling Green 890 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA | $800 | $1,007 | $1.04/ft² | 4.2 (26) | 6 |
| 3 | Cave Mill Apartments 2370 Cave Mill Station Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA | $825 | $1,104 | $1.09/ft² | 4.5 (111) | 6 |
| 4 | The Enclave 1132 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103, USA | $839 as of Sep 29 | $988 | $1.18/ft² | 3.7 (108) | 8 |
| 5 | The Adler Apartment Homes 376 Pascoe Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA | $849 as of Jul 11 | $1,118 | $1.09/ft² | 4.1 (60) | 10 |
| 6 | Bowling Green Towers 1149 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA | $870 | $870 | $1.55/ft² | 3.4 (53) | 2 |
| 7 | The Heritage 2600 Chandler Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA | $915 as of Oct 3 | $1,154 | $1.19/ft² | 3.9 (229) | 26 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Wheatstone Apartments
3.7 (9)3560 Wheatstone Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
Royal Arms of Bowling Green
4.2 (26)890 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
Cave Mill Apartments
4.5 (111)2370 Cave Mill Station Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
The Enclave
3.7 (108)1132 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103, USA
The Adler Apartment Homes
4.1 (60)376 Pascoe Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA
Bowling Green Towers
3.4 (53)1149 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
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Bowling Green, KY neighborhoods
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Bowling Green, KY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $1,154 per month, based on 59 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $730 at Wheatstone Apartments to $1,705 at Wheatstone Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $934/mo | $730/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $1,191/mo | $780/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $1,462/mo | $1,195/mo | 11 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Bowling Green, KY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bowling Green, KY averages $934/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,191/mo. At the local median household income of $48,419, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bowling Green, KY at $948/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bowling Green, KY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bowling Green, KY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$46,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,154/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($730/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Bowling Green, KY is $48,419 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bowling Green, KY
Overall prices in Bowling Green, KY runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bowling Green, KY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,154 |
| Utilities | $284 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $677 |
| Healthcare | $330 |
| Other goods and services | $529 |
| Estimated total | $3,484/mo |
Population
73,638
Median household income
$48,419
Census median rent
$948/mo
Census rent burden
29.3%
Median age
27.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kentucky
How Bowling Green, KY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bowling Green, KY | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $1,432 | +24% | -10.5% | 19 |
| Louisville, KY | $1,675 | +45% | -2.7% | 15 |
| Owensboro, KY | $1,229 | +6% | -3.6% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bowling Green, KY?
The average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $1,154 per month, based on 59 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Bowling Green, KY?
The median asking rent in Bowling Green, KY is $1,140 per month, computed from 59 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,154/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bowling Green, KY?
The lowest available rent in Bowling Green, KY starts at $730 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bowling Green, KY?
1-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green, KY average $934/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $730/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bowling Green, KY?
2-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green, KY average $1,191/mo. Units start from $780/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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