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Average Rent in Bowling Green, KY

6 apartment buildings, 95 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,192/mo

median $1,169

-1.1% vs last month

Cheapest

$839/mo

The Enclave

Properties

6

tracked daily

Units

95

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Bowling Green, KY.

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Average rent trend, last 2 months

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$1,125
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Bowling Green, KY $1,000$1,133$1,267$1,400 Jul 23Aug 6Aug 20Sep 3Sep 17

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Bowling Green, KY Rent Prices

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Bowling Green, KY Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $1,192 per month, based on 95 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $839 at The Enclave to $1,755 at The Heritage.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $899/mo $899/mo 1
1 Bed $1,033/mo $839/mo 37
2 Bed $1,255/mo $999/mo 40
3 Bed $1,407/mo $1,193/mo 17

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Market Context

Who rents in Bowling Green, KY, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bowling Green, KY averages $1,033/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,255/mo. At the local median household income of $48,419, that works out to 30% 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 26% 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

$48,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,192/mo.

Comfortable income

$57,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($839/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.

Median household income in Bowling Green, KY is $48,419 , about 15% 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) $1,192
Utilities $284
Groceries $510
Transportation $677
Healthcare $330
Other goods and services $529
Estimated total $3,522/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 $1,594 +34% -1.3% 21
Louisville, KY $1,344 +13% -9.5% 16
Owensboro, KY $1,046 -12% -1.7% 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bowling Green, KY?

The average rent in Bowling Green, KY is $1,192 per month, based on 95 units across 6 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 $1,169 per month, computed from 95 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,192/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 $839 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 $1,033/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $839/mo across 37 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bowling Green, KY?

2-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green, KY average $1,255/mo. Units start from $999/mo across 40 units currently listed.

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