Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood of Bowling Green, KY from $400 (15 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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Garden Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

414 Trent WayBowling Green, KY 42101
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Hillside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

501 Eric AveBowling Green, KY 42101
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Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY Local Guide

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 Western Green priced from $685. Royal Arms of Bowling Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bowling Green apartments for rent in Bowling Green, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$685
Royal Arms of Bowling Green1x11BR,1BA$800
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
Keystone Commons - SoKy Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!Two Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bowling Green, KY

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bowling Green area is the $1.04 price per square foot The Eagle Model at Fairways at Hartland in the in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood starting from $1,059. The second greatest value Downtown Bowling Green apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Ewing Point at Mount Victor starting at $1,160 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairways at HartlandThe Eagle2BR,2BA$1.04
Ewing Point at Mount Victor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Keystone Commons - 2184Dowsntairs 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
605 Eastwood St, Unit B605 Eastwood St2BR,1BA$0.87
Crown, The2x22BR,2BA$0.66
The EnclaveRockfield2BR,1BA$1.00
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Keystone Commons - SoKy Rentals1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Royal Arms of Bowling Green1x11BR,1BA$1.07
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Bowling Green, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood in Bowling Green, KY

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bowling Green Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bowling Green?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bowling Green is Western Green which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Bowling Green costs $1,290.

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 8 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 $383 which is $907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bowling Green.

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