Average Rent in Owensboro, KY
5 apartment buildings, 40 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$570/mo
Owensboro Historic Residences
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
40
available now
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Owensboro, KY.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Owensboro, KY Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Owensboro Historic Residences
301 E 9th St, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Keystone Apartments
1101 Burlew Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Legacy Commons
617 Chuck Gray Ct D01, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Bluegrass Villas
3750 Ralph Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
East Meadows Apartment Homes
2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owensboro Historic Residences 301 E 9th St, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA | $570 | $788 | $0.95/ft² | 2 (9) | 22 |
| 2 | Keystone Apartments 1101 Burlew Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA | $779 | $829 | -- | 3.3 (197) | 2 |
| 3 | Legacy Commons 617 Chuck Gray Ct D01, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA | $1,170 | $1,170 | $1.51/ft² | 5 (3) | 4 |
| 4 | Bluegrass Villas 3750 Ralph Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA | $1,200 | $1,435 | $1.40/ft² | 4.5 (259) | 7 |
| 5 | East Meadows Apartment Homes 2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1.35/ft² | 4.9 (7) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Owensboro Historic Residences
2 (9)301 E 9th St, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Keystone Apartments
3.3 (197)1101 Burlew Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Legacy Commons
5 (3)617 Chuck Gray Ct D01, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Bluegrass Villas
4.5 (259)3750 Ralph Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
East Meadows Apartment Homes
4.9 (7)2116 Daniels Ln, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
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Owensboro, KY neighborhoods
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Owensboro, KY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Owensboro, KY is $1,015 per month, based on 40 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $570 at Owensboro Historic Residences to $1,720 at Bluegrass Villas.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $948/mo | $570/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $1,006/mo | $674/mo | 33 |
| 3 Bed | $1,720/mo | $1,720/mo | 1 |
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 Owensboro, KY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Owensboro, KY averages $948/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,006/mo. At the local median household income of $53,295, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Owensboro, KY at $900/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% 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 Owensboro, KY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Owensboro, 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
$41,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,015/mo.
Comfortable income
$49,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($570/mo), you need to earn at least $23,000/year.
Median household income in Owensboro, KY is $53,295 , about 9% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Owensboro, KY
Overall prices in Owensboro, KY runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.5, 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 Owensboro, KY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,015 |
| Utilities | $257 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $612 |
| Healthcare | $299 |
| Other goods and services | $478 |
| Estimated total | $3,170/mo |
Population
60,112
Median household income
$53,295
Census median rent
$900/mo
Census rent burden
27.7%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
18 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 Owensboro, KY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Owensboro, KY | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $1,592 | +57% | -0.4% | 21 |
| Louisville, KY | $1,341 | +32% | -9.6% | 16 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $1,194 | +18% | -6.7% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Owensboro, KY?
The average rent in Owensboro, KY is $1,015 per month, based on 40 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Owensboro, KY?
The median asking rent in Owensboro, KY is $868 per month, computed from 40 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,015/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Owensboro, KY?
The lowest available rent in Owensboro, KY starts at $570 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY?
1-bedroom apartments in Owensboro, KY average $948/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $570/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY?
2-bedroom apartments in Owensboro, KY average $1,006/mo. Units start from $674/mo across 33 units currently listed.
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