Cheap Homes for Rent in Owensboro, KY from $800 (14 Rentals)

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property at 734 Walnut St

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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734 Walnut St

OwensboroKY42301
property at 2504 Veach Rd

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2504 Veach Rd

OwensboroKY42303
property at 327 Lucas Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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327 Lucas Ave

OwensboroKY42301
property at 3026 Saint Ann St

$1,000

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$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3026 Saint Ann St

OwensboroKY42303

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property at 123 W 18th St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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123 W 18th St

OwensboroKY42303
property at 1926 E 19th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1926 E 19th St

OwensboroKY42303
property at 1526 Walnut St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1526 Walnut St

OwensboroKY42301
property at 317 E 20th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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317 E 20th St

OwensboroKY42303
property at 2170 N Stratford Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2170 N Stratford Dr

OwensboroKY42301

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Cheapest Available Owensboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Owensboro, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Legion Park & Heartwood Court Apartments priced from $750. Ambassador Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Owensboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legion Park & Heartwood Court ApartmentsLegion 1 Bed1BR,1BA$750
Ambassador VillasAmbassador 1 BD1BR,1BA$750
East Meadows Apartment HomesEast Meadows - 2/2 - 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1,285
Royal Arms of Owensboro3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owensboro, KY

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Owensboro area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Royal Arms of Owensboro in the starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Owensboro apartment is the East Meadows - 2/2 - 2nd Floor Model at East Meadows Apartment Homes starting at $1,285 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Owensboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Arms of Owensboro3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.95
East Meadows Apartment HomesEast Meadows - 2/2 - 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.25
901 Peppertree Ln, Unit 8901 Peppertree Ln2BR,2BA$1.11
4116 Benttree Dr, Unit C4116 Benttree Dr2BR,1BA$0.95
2700 Castlewood Pl, Unit A2700 Castlewood Pl2BR,1BA$1.53
Ambassador VillasAmbassador 1 BD1BR,1BA$1.07
3301 W 2nd St, Unit 73301 W 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.14
Legion Park & Heartwood Court ApartmentsLegion 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.25
715 Princeton Pky, Unit 715 Princeton Pkwy715 Princeton Pky1BR,1BA$1.05

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Owensboro, KY
Population: 59,809

Ranked #633

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Owensboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Owensboro?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Owensboro, KY with pricing that ranges from $625 to $1,720. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Owensboro ranging from $800 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Owensboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Owensboro ranges from $800 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,557.

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