Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY from $460 (145 Rentals)

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Muse Bowling Green
$637 - $1,077
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$637 - $1,077
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Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Western Green
$685 - $1,165
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$685 - $1,165
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Western Green

2105 Robin RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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property at 135 Amy Ave

$810 - $860

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135 Amy Ave

Bowling GreenKY42101

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property at 586 Lost Cir

$875

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586 Lost Cir, Unit C

586 Lost Cir
Bowling GreenKY42101
property at 1043 Winners Cir

$885

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1043 Winners Cir, Unit D

1043 Winners Cir
Bowling GreenKY42103

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bowling Green, KY

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bowling Green, KY area range in price from $460 to $11,410 with an overall median price of $1,027. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bowling Green Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bowling Green$1,027$460108

Cheapest Available Bowling Green Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowling Green, KY is a Studio unit found at The Crown Apartments in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $460. Muse Bowling Green in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $637. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowling Green apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crown Apartments4BR, 4B - Private Bedroom & BathroomStudio,4BA$460
Muse Bowling Green4BR/2.5BA - Vaughn4BR,2BA$637
River Valley Apartments1bd/1ba small w/carpet - Second Floor1BR,1BA$645
Hillside Apartments1/11BR,1BA$650
Western GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Mt Victor Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Studio Apartments - All Utilities IncludedOne Bed x One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Otte Center1/11BR,1BA$825
Hillview Commons1/11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bowling Green area is the $0.46 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 1240 Center St in the in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood starting from $669. The second greatest value Bowling Green apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Summerland Townhomes starting at $1,395 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.
1240 Center St4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.46
Summerland Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.00
3840 Banyan Dr, Unit C3840 Banyan Dr2BR,2BA$0.75
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Walnut2BR,2BA$0.98
Audley Court TownhomesAudley Court - 2/2.5 TH (PROMO)2BR,2.5BA$0.98
Keystone Commons/ 21542 BR Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.02
The Crown Apartments2br2b - private bedroom & bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.67
Cameron Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Mt Victor Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.93

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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 $825.

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 $1,027.

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 26 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 $173 which is $854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowling Green.

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