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Lily Grace North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lily Grace North

4616 Sunflower LnChattanooga, TN 37416
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Lily Grace South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lily Grace South

510 Central DrChattanooga, TN 37421
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Highlands Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highlands Apartments

2001 S Lyerly StChattanooga, TN 37404
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St Elmo
1 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo

4625 Saint Elmo AveChattanooga, TN 37409
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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Chateau Royale West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Royale West

25 S Germantown RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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Montview Apartments
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Montview Apartments

30 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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821 Vine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

821 Vine St

821 Vine StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Crestview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Apartments

107 Goodson AveChattanooga, TN 37405
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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Mitchell Apartments
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Mitchell Apartments

1601 Mitchell AveChattanooga, TN 37408
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Arbor Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Hill Apartments

5305-5315 Highway 58Chattanooga, TN 37416
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Wendelia
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wendelia

2410 Lyndon AveChattanooga, TN 37415
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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $675 to $5,990 with an overall median price of $2,110. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cedar Hill at $850, Glenwood Eastdale at $850, and Woodmore Dalewood at $950. 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$887$85012
Glenwood Eastdale$1,399$850253
Woodmore Dalewood$1,399$950178
Missionary Ridge$1,500$949912
North Brainerd$1,529$8503307
Woodmore$1,529$8003413
Highland Park$1,591$6752035
Eastgate$1,699$8002674
East Lake$1,699$8503753
East Ridge$1,699$7752744

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The Winn at 950 in the East Ridge neighborhood priced from $775. GoodHomes Chattanooga in the Shepherd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chattanooga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Winn at 950StudioStudio,1BA$775
GoodHomes Chattanooga0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$820
8748 Millard Lee Ln8748 Millard Lee Ln2BR,1BA$825
Gateway at Rossville1bds1BR,1BA$829
The Flats at Lakeshore1BR1BR,1BA$830
Lakeshore ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$830
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1SStudio,1BA$875
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$899
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $0.76 price per square foot 5108 Eldridge Rd Model at 5108 Eldridge Rd in the in the Mile Straight neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the 3x2 Model at Northshore Village starting at $1,399 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Manchester Park 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.
5108 Eldridge Rd5108 Eldridge Rd2BR,1BA$0.76
Northshore Village3x23BR,2BA$0.97
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$1.01
503 Central Dr503 Central Dr2BR,1BA$0.92
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2BR2BR,2BA$1.01
143 East Ave143 East Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.00
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$0.84
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.01
22 W Ontario St, Unit 222 W Ontario St1BR,1BA$0.97

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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 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 $900.

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 $2,110.

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 10,816 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 $389 which is $1,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chattanooga.

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