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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $850 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $2,365. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westside Chattanooga at $1,200, Piney Woods at $900, and Riverfront at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westside Chattanooga$1,200$1,2001
Piney Woods$1,350$9005
Riverfront$1,423$1,2002
Cedar Hill$1,425$1,3502
Fort Wood National Historic District$1,675$1,00010
Cherokee Woods$1,700$1,1953
Arts District$1,750$1,0007
Downtown Chattanooga$1,845$1,2004
Tiftonia$1,845$89911
Alton Park$1,850$89925

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at City View Apartments in the East Chattanooga neighborhood priced from $820. GoodHomes Chattanooga in the Shepherd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chattanooga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$820
GoodHomes ChattanoogaStudioStudio,1BA$825
Gateway at Rossville1bds1BR,1BA$829
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$860
The Villages at Fort Town ApartmentsFort Town Place I1BR,1BA$879
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$888
Lakeshore ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Apartment Home - SPECIAL LI...1BR,1BA$895
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$899
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4115 Harbor Hills Rd Model at 4115 Harbor Hills Rd, Unit A in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly starting at $1,450 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the East Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4115 Harbor Hills Rd, Unit A4115 Harbor Hills Rd3BR,2BA$0.89
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Northshore Village3x23BR,2BA$0.97
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$1.01
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2BR2BR,2BA$1.01
Cedarbrooke ApartmentsA-52BR,1.5BA$1.07
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.00
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$0.84
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.01
Douglas Heights2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.07

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Chattanooga Overview

Known as a great place for work and play, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city that’s small enough to feel intimate, yet large enough to boast high-profile employers, cultural centers and entertainment venues. “Scenic City,” 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 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.

Chattanooga, TN Area Reviews

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Catrina • 1+ years in Chattanooga

March 3, 2025

Chattanooga is fantastic for people like me who love to be on the water. The Tenneessee River is just wonderful, and the communities around it are both well-connected and well-maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chattanooga Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chattanooga?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chattanooga is at GoodHomes Chattanooga listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment is $829 at Gateway at Rossville.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chattanooga is starting from $820 at City View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway at Rossville and starts from $1,031.

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