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Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 264506 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chattanooga, TN that range in price from $800 to $3,389. Riverside, North Shore and Martin Luther King are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chattanooga with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Riverside13748$1,400$800
North Shore9809$1,469$850
Martin Luther King8776$1,495$1,105
Tiftonia8575$1,494$967
Pineville Moccasin Bend6670$1,434$900
Southside6568$1,469$950
Bushtown6514$1,501$950
City Center6471$1,504$967
Downtown Chattanooga6471$1,504$967
North Chattanooga Hill City UTC6447$1,500$900

Largest Available Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chattanooga, TN is found at The Hudson in the Tyner neighborhood and is 1,152 square feet . Lullwater at Big Ridge in the Valleybrook neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,093 square feet and currently listed start at $1,510. Here is todayā€™s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chattanooga:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The HudsonA61,152 Sq FtCall for Rates
Lullwater at Big RidgeA21,093 Sq Ft$1,510
MAA WindridgeThe Dogwood1,056 Sq Ft$1,183
Scenic Ridge1 BEDROOM1,044 Sq Ft$1,291
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1,000 Sq Ft$995
The MaclellanThomas998 Sq Ft$1,953
District at Riverside ApartmentsA8973 Sq Ft$1,689
Marina PointeWindward934 Sq Ft$1,540
IndigoAmethyst933 Sq Ft$1,551
River RockA4932 Sq Ft$1,754

Cheapest Available Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chattanooga, TN is the 1bds Model starting from $829 at Gateway at Rossville . The second most affordable Chattanooga 1 Bedroom is the 1BR Model at The Flats at Lakeshore starting at $830 in the Westside neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chattanooga is currently $1,486. Here is todayā€™s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chattanooga:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Gateway at Rossville1bds$829
The Flats at Lakeshore1BR$830
Lakeshore Apartments1 Bd 1 Ba$830
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small$860
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment$924
Woodland Apartments1 Bedroom$925
Midvale Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A$950
The Villages at Fort Town ApartmentsFort Town Place VI$962

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Chattanooga Overview

Known as a great place for work and play, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city thatā€™s small enough to feel intimate, yet large enough to boast high-profile employers, cultural centers and entertainment venues. ā€œScenic City,ā€ as Chattanooga is aptly called, is justifiably famous for its riverboat-dotted waterfront, as well as the mountains both encircling and even crossing through the area. Those setting out on the hunt for perfect apartments in Chattanooga will find a rich banquet of neighborhoods, architecture and budgets from which to choose.

Why live in Chattanooga, TN?

Steeped in history while keeping an eye toward a diverse, eco-friendly future, Chattanooga offers a rich selection of neighborhoods for those planning to move to the area. Chattanooga apartments, for example, are available in ultra-modern riverview developments, in older buildings surrounded by Civil War monuments, or in sustainably-minded urban neighborhoods -- as well as in a variety of other downtown and greater Chattanooga areas.

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Getting Around Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk ScoreĀ®, Transit ScoreĀ®, and Bike ScoreĀ® Ratings?

  • Walk ScoreĀ® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit ScoreĀ® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike ScoreĀ® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chattanooga Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chattanooga with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chattanooga is at Gateway at Rossville listed at $829.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chattanooga is $1,486.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chattanooga is a 1,152 square feet unit at The Hudson.

What is the average size for Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chattanooga is currently 1,003 sq ft.

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