Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Maple Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Hills

2515 Gilbert StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Oaks at Camden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Camden

1635 Dodson AveChattanooga, TN 37406
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Dodson Ave Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dodson Ave Apartments

457 Dodson AveChattanooga, TN 37404
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Park Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Village Apartments

701 N Germantown RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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2014 Vine St

ChattanoogaTN37404
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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404

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East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Lily Grace North priced from $675. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable East Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$820
River City North2x22BR,2BA$940
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1,050
The Shoals at Chickamauga LakeA21BR,1BA$1,069
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,080
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,081
The Reserve at Red Bank Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,085
The Hills at Oakwood Apartment HomesThe Cedar TH 1x1.51BR,1BA$1,100
Arden Landing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chattanooga area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value East Chattanooga apartment is the The Casetta Model at Forest Hill Villas starting at $1,799 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the East Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Forest Hill VillasThe Casetta2BR,2BA$1.41
The Shoals at Chickamauga LakeB12BR,2BA$1.22
River City North2x22BR,2BA$1.17
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$0.84
404 Homes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1.42
Arden Landing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.61

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East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chattanooga Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Chattanooga?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Chattanooga is at Lily Grace North listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chattanooga Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chattanooga Apartment is $725 at Lily Grace North.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Chattanooga Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Chattanooga is starting from $725 at Lily Grace North.

What is the most affordable East Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River City North and starts from $1,281.

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