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Muse Bowling Green
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$697 - $1,157
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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The Emerson
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$948 - $2,351
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The Emerson

2426 Thoroughbred DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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1295 Barnwood Ct, Unit A, Unit A

1295 Barnwood Ct
Bowling GreenKY42104

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bowling Green, KY

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bowling Green, KY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bowling Green Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bowling Green$1,200$47582

Cheapest Available Bowling Green Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowling Green, KY is a 4 Beds unit found at Registry at Bowling Green in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $475. River Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowling Green apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Registry at Bowling Green4X44BR,4BA$475
River Valley Apartments1bd/1ba small w/carpet - Second Floor1BR,1BA$645
Willow Creek ApartmentsEfficiency/StudioStudio,1BA$685
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$749
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Hillside Apartments2/12BR,1BA$750
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$790
Royal Arms of Bowling Green2x12BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bowling Green area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at The Crown in the in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood starting from $440. The second greatest value Bowling Green apartment is the 3BED Model at Grove Park Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowling Green apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crown4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$0.31
Grove Park Apartments3BED3BR,2BA$1.00
Royal Arms of Bowling Green3x23BR,2BA$1.00
WaterfordTwo Bedrooms/One 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Ashton Parc2 Bedroom. 2 Full Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.96
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.00
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
1338 College St1338 College St1BR,1BA$0.89
Midtown at WKUHazelton II2BR,2BA$0.92
Hillside Apartments2/12BR,1BA$0.87

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Bowling Green Overview

With a population of 63,000, you'll find this charming city a great place to raise a family, retire to, or start out at when looking for that first job. With shops lining the Fountain Square and plenty of manufacturing jobs, there's good reason Bowling Green was voted one of the best places in 2014.

Why live in Bowling Green, KY?

There's a lot of good things in Bowling Green. From state of the art medical care to historic homes and fresh foods from local farms, you will find a great community filled with great people. For theater lovers, there are many outlets for performing arts, and with a strong economy, jobs are plentiful and when the work day is done, you can enjoy shopping, dining, and even a night on the town. Finally, you can rest assured that if you have children, they will be going to some great schools here.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowling Green Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bowling Green?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bowling Green is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bowling Green?

The cheapest apartment in Bowling Green is River Valley Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Bowling Green costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bowling Green?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Bowling Green that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bowling Green?

Cheap apartments in Bowling Green have an average cost of $204 which is $996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowling Green.

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