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Muse Bowling Green
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$597 - $1,057
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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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property at 199 Ricedale Cir

$800 - $995

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199 Ricedale Cir

DrakesboroKY42337

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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$625
PENNYRILE SENIOR APARTMENTS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Western GreenStudio / Eff unitStudio,1BA$700
Slate RunStudioStudio,1BA$704
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 June 21, 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
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$0.93
Morris Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.00
Liberty Landings2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.06
Willow RunThe Sterling2BR,1BA$0.92
Ambassador VillasAmbassador 1 BD1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Western Green listed at $700.

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 $625 at 225 Clara Drive.

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