
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Western Green

853 E 11th Ave
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Covington Station

225 Fuller Dr

510 Glen Lily Rd

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272 Audley Ave

Royal Arms of Bowling Green
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Bowling Green, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bowling Green?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Bowling Green Studio Apartments | $784 | $685 | $1,033 |
Cheap Bowling Green 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $595 | $1,758 |
Cheap Bowling Green 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $610 | $2,380 |
Cheap Bowling Green 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $850 | $2,529 |
Cheap Bowling Green 4 Bedroom Apartments | $856 | $440 | $1,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bowling Green, KY
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Bowling Green | $1,245 | $440 | 57 |
Cheapest Available Bowling Green Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowling Green, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at River Valley priced from $675. Western Green in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowling Green apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Valley | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Western Green | Studio / Eff unit | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Willow Creek Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Royal Arms of Bowling Green | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Cameron Park Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Ashton Parc | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Keystone Commons - SoKy Rentals | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Lynnwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID! | Two Bedroom Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bowling Green area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Summerland Townhomes in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Bowling Green apartment is the The Walnut Model at The Ridge at Walnut Valley starting at $899 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowling Green apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summerland Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
The Ridge at Walnut Valley | The Walnut | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Waterford | Two Bedrooms/One 1/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Fairways at Hartland | The Eagle | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Bakers Springs | 2 Bed/2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Keystone Commons - 2184 | Dowsntairs 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Crown, The | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.66 |
269 Old Porter Pike | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
Ashton Parc | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Willow Creek Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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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.
Bowling Green, KYPopulation: 68,401
Ranked #530
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleBowling Green, KY
Ranked #23
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Bowling Green, KY
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowling Green Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bowling Green?
The cheapest apartment in Bowling Green is River Valley which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Bowling Green costs $1,245.
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 8 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 $383 which is $862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowling Green.
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