Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $888 (10 Rentals)

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City Center, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
City Center Studio Apartments | $1,415 | $888 | $2,204 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $967 | $3,392 |
City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $890 | $4,803 |
City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $715 | $4,227 |
City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $698 | $685 | $715 |
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Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 City Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is Passenger Flats which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in City Center costs $1,965.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?
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 15 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center?
Cheap apartments in City Center have an average cost of $438 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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