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Muse Bowling Green
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$697 - $1,157
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Muse Bowling Green

1799 Russellville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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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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Little River Landings
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Little River Landings

1101 Pyle LnHopkinsville, KY 42240
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$800 - $995

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199 Ricedale Cir

DrakesboroKY42337
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Kirkman Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirkman Terrace

100 Croft StHopkinsville, KY 42240
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Oxford Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Square

322 River Tanmer WayBowling Green, KY 42101
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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 4 Beds unit found at Registry at Bowling Green in the Downtown Bowling Green neighborhood priced from $475. Willow Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Registry at Bowling Green4X44BR,4BA$475
Willow RunThe Hampton1BR,1BA$515
225 Clara Drive*2/12BR,1BA$600
PENNYRILE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
Slate RunOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$719
Eagle Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Legion Park & Heartwood Court ApartmentsLegion 1 Bed1BR,1BA$750
Ambassador VillasAmbassador 1 BD1BR,1BA$750
Greenhaven Apartments ALL UTILITIES PAID!One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750

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

As of May 06, 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 in the starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Summerland Townhomes starting at $1,395 with a $1.00 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
Summerland Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Liberty Landings2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.85
Wilshire Townhomes2BR2BR,1.5BA$0.95
WaterfordTwo Bedrooms/One 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Morris Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.00
Northfield Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Kirkman Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Willow RunThe Sterling2BR,1BA$0.92

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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 $565 at Registry at Bowling Green.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Registry at Bowling Green and starts from $615.

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