
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood of Bowling Green, KY from $399 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bowling Green area of Bowling Green.


1031 Elm St

2132 Rock Creek Dr

1224 High St

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Western Green

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Muse Bowling Green

Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!

Studio Apartments - All Utilities Included

903 Fair St

1229 Chestnut St
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510 Glen Lily Rd

1359 High St

Royal Arms of Bowling Green

135 Amy Ave

Cameron Park Apartments

144 Enterprise Ct

809 Broadway Ave

The Enclave

511 Jackson St

1402 High St
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586 Lost Cir, Unit C

Ogden Place Apartments

Ewing Point at Mount Victor

269 Old Porter Pike

Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)

1004 Lewis Ave

2180 Prospector Ct

1338 College St

Covington Oaks

853 E 11th Ave
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The Emerson

Fairways at Hartland

Mount Victor Olde Towne Luxury Apartments

Fairview Gables

542 Woodford Ave

610 Cabell Dr

161 McFadin Station St, Unit 103

1328 Chestnut St

Grant Village

Garden Apartments
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352 Cherry Way

Hillside Apartments

Lampkin Place Apartments

Kinnidi Place Apartments

1610 Flanigan Ct

Mt Victor Estates

1607 & 1720 US 31W Bypass

1621 Catherine Dr

1454 Indianola St

705 Woodford Ave
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Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bowling Green?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bowling Green Studio Apartments | $786 | $460 | $999 |
| Downtown Bowling Green 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $500 | $2,650 |
| Downtown Bowling Green 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $565 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Bowling Green 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $625 | $6,186 |
| Downtown Bowling Green 4 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $475 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood of Bowling Green, KY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bowling Green Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bowling Green area of Bowling Green, KY is a Studio unit found at The Crown Apartments priced from $460. 352 Cherry Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bowling Green apartments for rent in Bowling Green, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Apartments | 4BR, 4B - Private Bedroom & Bathroom | Studio,4BA | $460 |
| 352 Cherry Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Western Green | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Muse Bowling Green | 4BR/2.5BA - Vaughn | 4BR,2BA | $737 |
| Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID! | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Mt Victor Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Enclave | Cumberland | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Ogden Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bowling Green, KY
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bowling Green area is the $1.02 price per square foot 1011 Campbell Lane - 713 Model at 1011 Campbell Lane in the in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown Bowling Green apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at 1240 Center St starting at $669 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bowling Green apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1011 Campbell Lane | 1011 Campbell Lane - 713 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| 1240 Center St | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| Ewing Point at Mount Victor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Fox Ridge Apartments | FR - 2/2 - 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Crown Apartments | 2br2b - private bedroom & bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 269 Old Porter Pike | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
| Mt Victor Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID! | Two Bedroom Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bowling Green Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bowling Green?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bowling Green is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bowling Green?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bowling Green is 352 Cherry Way which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Bowling Green costs $1,002.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Bowling Green?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Bowling Green have an average cost of $173 which is $829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bowling Green.
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