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Chattanooga, TN 37411
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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $675 to $5,923 with an overall median price of $2,147. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cedar Hill at $850, Glenwood Eastdale at $850, and Woodmore Dalewood at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cedar Hill$850$85024
Glenwood Eastdale$1,299$850413
Woodmore Dalewood$1,299$899345
Missionary Ridge$1,500$8991380
North Brainerd$1,570$8482771
Woodmore$1,570$8002786
Eastgate$1,699$8001845
East Lake$1,699$8504914
East Ridge$1,699$8001976
Highland Park$1,700$6751742

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at GoodHomes Chattanooga in the Shepherd neighborhood priced from $825. Gateway at Rossville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chattanooga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GoodHomes ChattanoogaLimited-Time Move-In Special available!Studio,1BA$825
Gateway at Rossville1bds1BR,1BA$829
The Flats at Lakeshore1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$830
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$860
The Villages at Fort Town ApartmentsFort Town Place I1BR,1BA$895
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$899
Lakeshore ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$900
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$900
MAA HamiltonThe HibiscusStudio,1BA$903

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Northshore Village in the in the Manchester Park neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Scenic Ridge starting at $1,257 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Tyner 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.
Northshore Village3x23BR,2BA$0.97
Scenic Ridge2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$0.96
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties2x2 - The Tulip2BR,2BA$1.06
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2BR2BR,2BA$1.01
Cedarbrooke ApartmentsA-52BR,1.5BA$1.07
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.00
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.01
304 Everglades Blvd, Unit 304 Everglades304 Everglades Blvd2BR,1BA$1.08
Douglas Heights2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.08

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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.

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 $940 at River City North.

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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