Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, KY from $475 (61 Rentals)

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Western Green
$685 - $1,165

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Base Rent$685 - $1,165
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Western Green

2105 Robin RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Muse Bowling Green
$737 - $1,127

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Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Oak Tree Farms
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$898 - $998

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Oak Tree Farms

2101 Pin Oak DrHopkinsville, KY 42240
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Moss View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss View

240 Moss View StBowling Green, KY 42101
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Thames Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Thames Valley

134-272 Audley AveBowling Green, KY 42101

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Kirkman Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirkman Terrace

100 Croft StHopkinsville, KY 42240
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Little River Landings
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Little River Landings

1101 Pyle LnHopkinsville, KY 42240
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Central City, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Run priced from $515. 225 Clara Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow RunThe Hampton1BR, 1BA$515
225 Clara Drive*2/12BR, 1BA$595
Western GreenOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$685
PENNYRILE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$699
Muse Bowling Green4BR/2.5BA - Vaughn4BR, 2BA$737
Marketplace Commons Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$745
Eagle Crossing1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$749
Ambassador VillasAmbassador 1 BD1BR, 1BA$750
1631 S Main StOne Bed1BR, 1BA$750
Hillview Commons1/11BR, 1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, KY and Nearby

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Royal Arms of Owensboro starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at James Village in the Hopkinsville neighborhood starting at $1,032 with a $0.74 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Arms of Owensboro3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$0.95
James Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR, 2.5BA$0.74
Liberty Landings2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Townhouse2BR, 1BA$1.02
WaterfordTwo Bedrooms/One 1/2 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
Cottonwood2 Bed Duplex2BR, 1.5BA$1.05
Oak Tree Farms2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
Cameron Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.97
Willow RunThe Sterling2BR, 1BA$0.92
Marketplace Commons Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.94
225 Clara Drive*1/11BR, 1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $515 at Willow Run.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $595 at 225 Clara Drive.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at James Village and starts from $1,032.

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