Rent in Bowling Green, OH
Across Bowling Green's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,046 a month, with figures from $946–$1,145. The highest typical rent is in 43403 ($1,145) and the lowest in 43402 ($946). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Wood County pay about 1.34% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $728 | $634–$822 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $769 | $663–$875 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,046 | $946–$1,145 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,361 | $1,260–$1,461 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,558 | $1,558 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bowling Green ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bowling Green, OH?
- About $1,046 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $946–$1,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bowling Green, OH?
- About $769 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $663–$875. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bowling Green, OH?
- About $1,361 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,260–$1,461. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bowling Green, OH?
- About $728 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $634–$822. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bowling Green, OH?
- About $1,558 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,558. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bowling Green ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 43403 has the highest typical rent at $1,145 a month, and 43402 the lowest at $946.
- What is the property tax rate in Bowling Green, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wood County pay a typical 1.34% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bowling Green rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).