Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Muse Bowling Green
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$529 - $1,029
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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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Grant Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

213 E 12th AveBowling Green, KY 42101
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River Tanmer
Studio Apartments

River Tanmer

128 River Tanmer WayBowling Green, KY 42101
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Garden Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

414 Trent WayBowling Green, KY 42101
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

501 Eric AveBowling Green, KY 42101
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3830 Banyan Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3830 Banyan Dr

3830 Banyan DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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Kingston Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Heights

491 Kelly RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Moss View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss View

240 Moss View StBowling Green, KY 42101
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Thames Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Thames Valley

134-272 Audley AveBowling Green, KY 42101

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Nick's Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nick's Landing

1260 Kenilwood WayBowling Green, KY 42104
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Bowling Green, KY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bowling Green, KY

Pricing Updated: 02/15/2026

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$1,335$529111

Cheapest Available Bowling Green Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowling Green, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID! in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $641. 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
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$641
River Valley ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$645
Western GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Royal Arms of Bowling Green1x11BR,1BA$729
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY

As of February 15, 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 3880 Old Nashville Rd Model at 3880 Old Nashville Rd, Unit Apt C starting at $900 with a $0.64 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
3880 Old Nashville Rd, Unit Apt C3880 Old Nashville Rd3BR,1.5BA$0.64
623 E 13th Ave, Unit 623623 E 13th Ave3BR,1BA$0.89
Willow Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$0.80
Cave Mill ApartmentsMeremac2BR,2BA$0.91
WaterfordTwo Bedrooms/One 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.00
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Royal Arms of Bowling Green1x11BR,1BA$0.97
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!Two Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$0.98

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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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bowling Green is Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID! which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Bowling Green costs $1,335.

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 12 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 $330 which is $1,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowling Green.

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