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Average Rent in Bowling Green 42103 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Bowling Green 42103, Bowling Green, KY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,155/mo
Lowest Available
$859/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Bowling Green 42103
11 listed units across 1 building in Bowling Green 42103 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $141/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Drake | Unit 1236, The Mac | $1,358 | $1,197 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 135, The Mac | $1,358 | $1,197 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 336, The Mac | $1,368 | $1,207 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 423, The Mac | $1,368 | $1,207 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 434, The Mac | $1,358 | $1,197 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 435, The Mac | $1,358 | $1,197 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 934, The Mac | $1,358 | $1,197 | $161 |
| The Drake | Unit 1111, The Arnie | $1,536 | $1,430 | $106 |
Bowling Green 42103 vs Bowling Green, KY Average
Bowling Green 42103 is more expensive the Bowling Green, KY average by $20/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,135/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bowling Green 42103?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Bowling Green 42103 is $1,155 per month across 2 apartment communities and 29 available units.
The most affordable option is The Enclave starting at $859/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $899/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,029/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,173/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,394/mo.
Prices range from $859 to $1,445 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bowling Green 42103
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bowling Green 42103
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enclave | $859/mo | $979/mo | 7 | 3.7 |
| The Drake | $1,067/mo | $1,210/mo | 22 | 4.5 |
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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 $1,155/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 ($859/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Cost of living in Bowling Green 42103
We only have live rent data for Bowling Green 42103 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,155 |
| Estimated total | $1,155/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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