Cheap Apartments for Rent in Drake, KY from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Otte Center
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$825
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Otte Center

5814 Otte CtBowling Green, KY 42104
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The Emerson
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$953 - $2,474
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The Emerson

2426 Thoroughbred DrBowling Green, KY 42104
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Moss View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss View

240 Moss View StBowling Green, KY 42101
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Cherry Farms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Farms

268 Cherry Farm LnBowling Green, KY 42103

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Keystone Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Commons

2184-2196 Prospector CtBowling Green, KY 42101
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355 Hillview Mills
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355 Hillview Mills

355 Hillview Mills BlvdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Bakers Springs
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bakers Springs

5438 Bakers Spring StBowling Green, KY 42101
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Triton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Triton

173 Traditions BlvdBowling Green, KY 42103
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$1,050 - $1,099

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4496 Wilford Ln

Bowling GreenKY42101

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The Nash
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nash

6567 Nashville RdBowling Green, KY 42101
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Drake, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Drake, KY is a Studio unit found at CEDARGATE APARTMENTS priced from $655. Willow Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CEDARGATE APARTMENTSStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$655
Willow Creek ApartmentsEfficiency/StudioStudio,1BA$685
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - 1/1 PROMO1BR,1BA$700
Cameron Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
Otte Center1/11BR,1BA$825
Hillview Commons1/11BR,1BA$825
Lynnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
The Adler Apartment HomesThe Marion1BR,1BA$899
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drake, KY and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drake area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Summerland Townhomes in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Drake apartment is the 3BED Model at Grove Park Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Drake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerland Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Grove Park Apartments3BED3BR,2BA$1.00
Cumberland Trace Village ApartmentsMoore2BR,2BA$1.15
Cave MillMeremac2BR,2BA$1.04
The Ridge at Walnut ValleyThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.00
5850 Otte Ct2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Keystone Commons (SoKy Rentals)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Ashton Parc1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Lynnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
River Woods ApartmentsRiver Woods - 1/1 PROMO1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drake Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Drake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Drake Apartment is $700 at River Woods Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Drake is starting from $830 at River Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Drake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Drake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairways at Hartland and starts from $1,223.

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