Rent by ZIP · Warren County
Rent in Bowling Green, KY 42101
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (+5.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $950 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $860 | +5.8% | $819–1,001 | $761 ±$111 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $960 | +4.2% | $900–1,100 | $755 ±$39 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,120 | +5.4% | $1,062–1,298 | $974 ±$40 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,340 | +6% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,132 ±$99 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,750 | +10.3% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,350 ±$195 |
Small Area FMRs for the Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,199.
What renters pay in 42101
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42103 | Bowling Green | $1,370 | $1,202 |
| 42104 | Bowling Green | $1,230 | $999 |
| 42120 | Adolphus | $1,100 | – |
| 42122 | Alvaton | $1,410 | – |
| 42123 | Austin | $970 | – |
| 42127 | Cave City | $910 | $685 |
Fair Market Rents across Warren County, KY · All KY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.