
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN from $800 (71 Rentals)


208 Valley View Ave

3504 Marport Dr

22 W Ontario St, Unit 2

Home Place Apartments

4504 13th Ave

East Ridge Flats and Townhomes

Northshore Village
Chattanooga's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1512 Bailey Ave, Unit 2A

207 Laws Ave

The Overlook Apartments

203 Crisman St

Terra at Ashley

Reserve at Lakeshore

River Hills Flats

2502 Chamberlain Ave.

8731 Millard Lee Ln

5526 Clemons Rd

Meadow Creek Apartments - 55+

Lakeshore Apartments

The Flats at Lakeshore
Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chattanooga?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $795 | $2,199 |
Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $800 | $3,391 |
Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $875 | $4,517 |
Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $719 | $5,722 |
Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $675 | $5,990 |
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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 Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chattanooga is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in Chattanooga is Gateway at Rossville which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Chattanooga costs $2,084.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chattanooga?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10,240 regular apartments in Chattanooga that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chattanooga?
Cheap apartments in Chattanooga have an average cost of $344 which is $1,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chattanooga.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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