Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN from $400 with Washer/Dryer (45 Rentals)

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Chattanooga's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Chattanooga and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart

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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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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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821 Vine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

821 Vine St

821 Vine StChattanooga, TN 37403
Student Housing
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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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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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Chestnut Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flats

2108 Chestnut StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Foundry Flats
Studio Apartments

Foundry Flats

410 W 25th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Sergeant's Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sergeant's Apartments

710 Cherokee BlvdChattanooga, TN 37405
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The Lofts at Tremont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at Tremont

110 Tremont StChattanooga, TN 37405
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Kate's View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kate's View

127 Goodson AveChattanooga, TN 37405
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New Castle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Castle Apartments

5700 Roper StEast Ridge, TN 37412
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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chattanooga. Today, I'd love to talk to you about a gem of a city: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.