Owensboro, KY rental market

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Last updated June 28, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Owensboro, KY is $1,300.

Average rent

$1,300

Month-over-month change

+$205

Year-over-year change

+$100

Available rentals

48

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $3,400.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6005
$7003
$8005
$9003
$1,0004
$1,1004
$1,2004
$1,3008
$1,4006
$1,5005
$1,6002
$1,7004
$1,8002
$1,9001
$2,1002
$2,2002
$2,4002
$2,5002
$2,7001
$3,3001
$3,400+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,295$1,350
Feb$1,295$1,450
Mar$1,395$1,300
Apr$1,275$1,375
May$1,250$1,400
Jun$900$1,095
Jul$925No data
Aug$1,100No data
Sep$1,250No data
Oct$1,300No data
Nov$1,250No data
Dec$1,395No data

Market temperature

The Owensboro, KY rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Owensboro, KY is 36% lower than the national average.

Owensboro, KYvs.

$1,300

$2,021

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Owensboro, KY?

The average rent in Owensboro, KY is $1,300.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Owensboro, KY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Owensboro, KY is $2,780 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY is $695 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY is $1,000 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY is $1,500 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Owensboro, KY is $950 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Owensboro, KY?

Houses in Owensboro, KY rent between $500 - $3,400 with an average rent of $1,300.

8. How has the rent in Owensboro, KY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Owensboro, KY increased by $100

9. How much has the rent in Owensboro, KY increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Owensboro, KY increased by $205

10. How many available rentals are there in Owensboro, KY?

There are currently 48 rentals available in Owensboro, KY.

11. How do rent prices in Owensboro, KY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Owensboro, KY is $1,300 — 35.68% lower the national average of $2,021.

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