Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Chattanooga, TN from $600 (24 Rentals)

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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
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320 High Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 High Street

320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
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2014 Vine St

ChattanoogaTN37404

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The Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

1401 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Palmetto Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Place

910 E 8th StChattanooga, TN 37403

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Arts District, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Passenger Flats priced from $899. Borough 33 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$899
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,049
The GrandB11BR,1BA$1,065
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Vista Cameron HarborHolston1BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, TN

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.80 price per square foot Lupton (C1) Model at City Green Apartments in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $2,431. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City Green ApartmentsLupton (C1)3BR,2BA$1.80
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
MAA WindridgeThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.27
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge2X2B2BR,2BA$1.67
Riverset2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Douglas Heights2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.07
Market City Center1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
One Riverside ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.96
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.48
District at Riverside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arts District, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Chattanooga, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Arts District, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Arts District Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,313.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?

The cheapest apartment in Arts District is The Grand which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,453.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?

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 12 regular apartments in Arts District 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 Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $698 which is $1,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

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