Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bowling Green Neighborhood of Bowling Green, KY from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Muse Bowling Green
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$677 - $1,157
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$677 - $1,157
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
Student Housing
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The Emerson
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$948 - $2,250
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$948 - $2,250
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The Emerson

2426 Thoroughbred DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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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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Keystone Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Commons

2184-2196 Prospector CtBowling 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 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
Royal Arms of Bowling Green2x12BR,1BA$799
Riverwood Flats1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
The EnclaveCumberland1BR,1BA$859
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$900
Ewing Point at Mount Victor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Covington OaksThe Cypress w/o Garage1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bowling Green, KY

As of April 30, 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
The Crown4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$0.31
The Ariel - Beautifully Renovated!Large 2 Bedroom with Den2BR,3BA$1.01
Cameron Park Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Royal Arms of Bowling Green2x22BR,2BA$0.95
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
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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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 Registry at Bowling Green which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in Downtown Bowling Green costs $999.

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 28 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 $296 which is $703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bowling Green.

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