
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN (33 Rentals)
Apartments in Chattanooga with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.
Rental terms in Chattanooga as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Populus Waterside Apartments

District at Hamilton Place

Reserve at Lakeshore

Monarch Apartments

Scenic Ridge

Vista Cameron Harbor

Reserve at Creekside

MAA Windridge
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The Maclellan

Lindsay 414

The Haven at Commons Park

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway

Walnut Commons

Marina Pointe

Siegel Select Chattanooga II

Villas at Oak Crest

Amberleigh Ridge
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The Shoals at Chickamauga Lake

Reflection Pointe

Lullwater at Big Ridge

Hawthorne at the Crest

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Integra Vistas Apartments

Preserve Parc

Hills Parc
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 | $1,313 | $600 | $2,162 |
Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $725 | $3,354 |
Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $725 | $4,779 |
Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $715 | $4,998 |
Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $685 | $6,310 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Chattanooga Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chattanooga?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chattanooga is at Passenger Flats listed at $888.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chattanooga Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chattanooga is $1,921.
What is the largest Short-term Chattanooga Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chattanooga is a 2,527 square feet unit starting from $1,469 at Village at Cameron Harbor.
What is the average size for Chattanooga Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Chattanooga is currently at 786 sq ft.
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