Studio Apartment Rent in Bowling Green, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bowling Green, Ohio as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,041 and +43% 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 Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | $610 |
| 2 | Austintown | $610 |
| 3 | Louisville | $640 |
| 4 | Canton | $657 |
| 5 | Alliance | $660 |
| 6 | Boardman | $660 |
| 7 | Massillon | $660 |
| 8 | Niles | $660 |
| 9 | Warren | $660 |
| 10 | Sidney | $670 |
| 11 | Wooster | $670 |
| 12 | Marietta | $680 |
| 13 | Findlay | $690 |
| 14 | Youngstown | $695 |
| 15 | Springfield | $700 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany | $1,540 |
| 2 | Pickerington | $1,420 |
| 3 | Sunbury | $1,410 |
| 4 | Dublin | $1,400 |
| 5 | Westerville | $1,375 |
| 6 | Lewis Center | $1,350 |
| 7 | Mason | $1,320 |
| 8 | Powell | $1,300 |
| 9 | Maineville | $1,280 |
| 10 | Gahanna | $1,280 |
| 11 | Avon Lake | $1,280 |
| 12 | Hilliard | $1,270 |
| 13 | Avon | $1,270 |
| 14 | Upper Arlington | $1,235 |
| 15 | Westlake | $1,220 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bowling Green.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg, OH | 9 mi | $930 | +$200 (+27%) |
| Toledo, OH | 17.6 mi | $740 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Sylvania, OH | 20.3 mi | $850 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Findlay, OH | 27.1 mi | $690 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Adrian, MI | 43.7 mi | $710 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Belleville, MI | 53.6 mi | $1,100 | +$370 (+51%) |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 56.4 mi | $1,130 | +$400 (+55%) |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 59 mi | $1,493 | +$763 (+105%) |
| Romulus, MI | 59.1 mi | $940 | +$210 (+29%) |
| Riverview, MI | 60.5 mi | $900 | +$170 (+23%) |
| Taylor, MI | 61.8 mi | $840 | +$110 (+15%) |
| Wayne, MI | 61.8 mi | $830 | +$100 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Bowling Green — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bowling Green?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bowling Green, Ohio is $730 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,041.
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 $29,200 ($2,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.04/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 $730 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bowling Green rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 114 cities in Ohio with studio data, Bowling Green ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bowling Green?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Findlay ($690), Adrian ($710).