Studio Apartment Rent in Bowling Green, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bowling Green, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,284 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bowling Green
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bowling Green
Compare Bowling Green's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $630 |
| 2 | Corbin | $640 |
| 3 | Bardstown | $660 |
| 4 | Russellville | $660 |
| 5 | Paducah | $720 |
| 6 | Nicholasville | $730 |
| 7 | Paris | $730 |
| 8 | Versailles | $730 |
| 9 | Winchester | $730 |
| 10 | Richmond | $740 |
| 11 | Murray | $770 |
| 12 | Georgetown | $780 |
| 13 | Lawrenceburg | $780 |
| 14 | Southgate | $799 |
| 15 | Hopkinsville | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $1,510 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,150 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Louisville | $1,061 |
| 5 | Vine Grove | $1,060 |
| 6 | Independence | $1,030 |
| 7 | Florence | $980 |
| 8 | Shelbyville | $940 |
| 9 | Shepherdsville | $930 |
| 10 | Elizabethtown | $910 |
| 11 | Cold Spring | $910 |
| 12 | Oak Grove | $890 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $890 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green (this page) | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bowling Green.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, TN | 28 mi | $1,270 | +$380 (+43%) |
| Russellville, KY | 34 mi | $660 | $-230 (-26%) |
| White House, TN | 38.4 mi | $1,510 | +$620 (+70%) |
| Gallatin, TN | 38.9 mi | $1,340 | +$450 (+51%) |
| Springfield, TN | 43.5 mi | $1,320 | +$430 (+48%) |
| Hendersonville, TN | 45.2 mi | $1,640 | +$750 (+84%) |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 48.3 mi | $1,520 | +$630 (+71%) |
| Lebanon, TN | 53.9 mi | $1,385 | +$495 (+56%) |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 54.1 mi | $2,030 | +$1,140 (+128%) |
| Nashville, TN | 61.2 mi | $1,718 | +$828 (+93%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 63 mi | $1,060 | +$170 (+19%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 64.3 mi | $910 | +$20 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Bowling Green — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bowling Green?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bowling Green, Kentucky is $890 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,284.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bowling Green?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bowling Green expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bowling Green's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bowling Green rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Bowling Green ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bowling Green?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Russellville ($660).