Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood of Bowling Green, KY from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Muse Bowling Green
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$697 - $1,157
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$697 - $1,157
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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property at 141 McFadin Station St

$795 - $1,050

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$795 - $1,050
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$795 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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141 McFadin Station St

Bowling GreenKY42103

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property at 586 Lost Cir

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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586 Lost Cir, Unit C

586 Lost Cir
Bowling GreenKY42101
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The Emerson
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$953 - $2,293
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Emerson

2426 Thoroughbred DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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property at 1207 Smallhouse Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1207 Smallhouse Rd, Unit B

1207 Smallhouse Rd
Bowling GreenKY42104
property at 950 Lehman Ave

$275 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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950 Lehman Ave

Bowling GreenKY42101
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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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Lampkin Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lampkin Place Apartments

959 Morgantown RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

501 Eric AveBowling Green, KY 42101
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Traditions' Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Traditions' Landing

171 Hunt Village LnBowling Green, KY 42103
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Lenox Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Place

529 Chestnut StBowling Green, KY 42101

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1425 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1425 State St

1425 State StBowling Green, KY 42101
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Keystone Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Commons

2184-2196 Prospector CtBowling Green, KY 42101
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Triton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Triton

173 Traditions BlvdBowling Green, KY 42103

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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 4 Beds unit found at Registry at Bowling Green priced from $475. Western Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bowling Green apartments for rent in Bowling Green, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Registry at Bowling Green4X44BR,4BA$475
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Hillside Apartments2/12BR,1BA$795
Royal Arms of Bowling Green2x12BR,1BA$799
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
Riverwood Flats1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
The EnclaveCumberland1BR,1BA$859
Ogden Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bowling Green, KY

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bowling Green area is the $1.02 price per square foot Fairview Gables - 2/2.5 TH W+D Addtl Model at Fairview Gables in the in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown Bowling Green apartment is the 1011 Campbell Lane - 713 Model at 1011 Campbell Lane starting at $1,525 with a $1.02 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.
Fairview GablesFairview Gables - 2/2.5 TH W+D Addtl2BR,2.5BA$1.02
1011 Campbell Lane1011 Campbell Lane - 7132BR,2.5BA$1.02
Creason Grove ApartmentsCreason Grove- 2/2- PROMO2BR,2BA$1.10
Royal Arms of Bowling Green2x12BR,1BA$0.85
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Midtown at WKUHazelton II2BR,2BA$0.88
Hillside Apartments2/12BR,1BA$0.92
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Riverwood Flats1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.10
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!Two Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.12

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Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY

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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,399.

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 2 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 $274 which is $1,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bowling Green.

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