
Cheap Apartments for Rent near River, KY from $400 (38 Rentals)
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Fort Gay Apartments

1510 7th Ave

University Suites

Hickory Way Apartments

The Place at Slate Creek

Riverside Landing

Barnett Commons

Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)
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Lynwood Ter

Garden Park Apartments

Paint Landing

The Cloister

Herd Flats - Campus Housing

Brook Side Apartments

Southmoor Hills

Breck Gardens

Top Notch Townhomes & Storage
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Buffington Apartments

9 Riddle MHP

Emerald Gardens

Imperial Lofts

1429 3rd Ave

4547-4535 Piedmont Rd

Mary Lane Estates

Victory Place

Maury Village Apartments
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607 20th St

4 Circle Dr

Main Street Apartments

(Transitioned) Westmoreland

2228 Washington Ave

830 1/2 21st St

Greentree Apartments

108 Blue Jacket Cir

11 Birchwood Ct
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109 Botley Ln

Oakbrook
River, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Studio Apartments | $942 | $750 | $1,400 |
| River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $944 | $503 | $3,150 |
| River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $640 | $3,102 |
| River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $775 | $2,350 |
| River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $1,284 | $1,284 |
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Cheapest Available River Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in River, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Prichard in the Huntington neighborhood priced from $503. Fort Gay Apartments in the Wayne County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prichard | The Grand | 1BR,1BA | $503 |
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Hickory Way Apartments | 2 Bdr | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
| The Place at Slate Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Riverside Landing | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Barnett Commons | 2 Bed 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $740 |
| Lynwood Ter | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Paint Landing | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,1BA | $775 |
| (Transitioned) Westmoreland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River, KY and Nearby
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the River area is the $0.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden Apartment with 2 Car Ga... Model at Country Club Village Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value River apartment is the 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Teays Valley Hurricane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden Apartment with 2 Car Ga... | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Paint Landing | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
| Riverside Landing | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Top Notch Townhomes & Storage | Top Notch Rentals | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Hickory Way Apartments | 2 Bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The Prichard | The Classic | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River is at Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Apartment is $503 at The Prichard.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River is starting from $640 at Fort Gay Apartments.
What is the most affordable River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paint Landing and starts from $775.
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