Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH

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Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH

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Established in 1910, Bowling Green State University prepares students for lifelong career growth, engaged citizenship, and leadership in a global society. BGSU is home to a transformative learning community, offering more than 200 academic programs and majors to choose from. Educational experiences both inside and outside the classroom enhance the lives of students, faculty, and staff at BGSU.

Located in one of America’s best college towns, BGSU is surrounded by a number of apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent. Convenience to I-75 makes commuting from longer distances simple.

Over 300 student organizations, 40 social fraternities and sororities, 50 intramural and club sports, and NCAA Division I Falcons athletics provide a myriad of things to do on campus. The town of Bowling Green is home to various historic attractions like Snook’s Dream Cars, Wood County Historical Center and Museum, and Carter Historic Farm in addition to major events like the National Tractor Pull and the Black Swamp Arts Festival. Options for day trips and weekend getaways are plentiful with Toledo, Detroit, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Chicago all within a four-hour drive.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Bowling Green, OH is $507 for a studio, $656 for one bedroom, $844 for two bedrooms, and $988 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bowling Green has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 325 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $507/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 553 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $656/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 817 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $844/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,065 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $988/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Conneaut Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

419 Students

7
out of 10

Crim Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

5
out of 10

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

274 Students

5
out of 10

Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

132 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bowling Green Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

630 Students

6
out of 10

Otsego Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

366 Students

4
out of 10

Otsego High School

Public

Grades 9-12

479 Students

7
out of 10

Bowling Green High School

Public

Grades 9-12

807 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bowling Green State University Planetarium and Observatory
  • Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve and Rotary Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express

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