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

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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 to 1 Bedroom 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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Warren Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warren Heights

6550 Louisville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Hillside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

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

3830 Banyan Dr

3830 Banyan DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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Jackson's Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson's Landing

1015 Shive LnBowling Green, KY 42103
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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 2 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: 07/02/2025

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$1,245$44057

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River ValleyOne Bed1BR,1BA$675
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$685
Willow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$740
Royal Arms of Bowling Green1x11BR,1BA$800
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$822
Keystone Commons - SoKy Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lynnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!Two Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerland Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.02
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Walnut2BR,2BA$0.84
WaterfordTwo Bedrooms/One 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Fairways at HartlandThe Eagle2BR,2BA$1.04
Bakers Springs2 Bed/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Keystone Commons - 2184Dowsntairs 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Crown, The2x22BR,2BA$0.66
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Willow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,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, KY
Population: 68,401

Ranked #530

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bowling Green, KY

Ranked #23

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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