Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood of Bowling Green, KY from $300 (56 Rentals)

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Muse Bowling Green
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$637 - $1,077
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$637 - $1,077
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$637 - $1,077
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
Student Housing
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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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$983 - $2,447
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$983 - $2,447
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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 161 McFadin Station St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 8

161 McFadin Station St

Bowling GreenKY42103
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724 E 11th Ave, Unit #4
$1,150
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$1,150
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

724 E 11th Ave, Unit #4

724 E 11th AveBowling Green, KY 42101
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property at 906 Kenton St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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906 Kenton St

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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Riverwood Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Flats

109 Riverwood AveBowling 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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Lee Pointe Condos
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Pointe Condos

1225 N Lee DrBowling 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 4 Beds unit found at The Crown Apartments priced from $460. 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
The Crown Apartments4BR, 4B - Private Bedroom & Bathroom4BR,4BA$460
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
Studio Apartments - All Utilities IncludedOne Bed x One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
The EnclaveBristowStudio,1BA$899
Ewing Point at Mount Victor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$900
Covington OaksThe Cypress w/o Garage1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bowling Green, KY

As of July 30, 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 4BR, 4B - Private Bedroom & Bathroom Model at The Crown Apartments starting at $460 with a $0.37 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.
1011 Campbell Lane1011 Campbell Lane - 7132BR,2.5BA$1.02
The Crown Apartments4BR, 4B - Private Bedroom & Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.37
Royal Arms of Bowling Green3x23BR,2BA$1.00
The Ariel - Beautifully Renovated!3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.20
1328 Chestnut St, Unit Cottage1328 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.92
Ewing Point at Mount Victor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.10

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY

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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 $929.

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 $1,542.

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 3 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 $391 which is $1,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bowling Green.

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