Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY from $400 (27 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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Hillside Apartments
1 to 2 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: 08/29/2025

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$2,395$80052

Cheapest Available Bowling Green Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowling Green, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Apartments in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $650. River Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowling Green apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Apartments1/11BR,1BA$650
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - Promo - 1/11BR,1BA$695
Western GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
River Valley Apartments1bd/1ba small w/LVP - First Floor1BR,1BA$755
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
Cave Mill ApartmentsCascade1BR,1BA$850
Lynnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Riverwood Flats1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
North Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowling Green, KY

As of August 29, 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 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Willow Creek Apartments starting at $990 with a $0.85 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
Willow Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$0.85
Walnut Creek2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Walnut2BR,2BA$1.03
Bakers Springs2 Bed/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Keystone CommonsDowsntairs 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
5850 Otte Ct2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
126 Candle Ct, Unit D126 Candle Ct2BR,2.5BA$1.06
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - Promo - 1/11BR,1BA$0.97

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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 #12

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bowling Green Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bowling Green Apartment is $650 at Hillside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bowling Green Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bowling Green is starting from $775 at River Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bowling Green Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bowling Green Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Western Green and starts from $925.

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