
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (21 Rentals)
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3504 Marport Dr

539 N Hawthorne St

517 N Hawthorne St

1082 Greenwood Rd

2408 Harley St

River Hills Flats

905 Wheeler Ave

1900 Portland St

430 Booth Rd
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1512 Bailey Ave, Unit 2A

2502 Chamberlain Ave.
East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Chattanooga?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $899 | $1,727 |
East Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $799 | $2,478 |
East Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $749 | $3,231 |
East Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,281 | $4,450 |
East Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available East Chattanooga Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at City View Apartments priced from $820. River Hills Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City View Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
River Hills Flats | The Creekside Flat | Studio,1BA | $899 |
River City North | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
Marina Pointe | Constellation | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chattanooga area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4115 Harbor Hills Rd Model at 4115 Harbor Hills Rd, Unit A in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Chattanooga apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly starting at $1,450 with a $0.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4115 Harbor Hills Rd, Unit A | 4115 Harbor Hills Rd | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
The Firefly | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
3911 Allgood Ct | 3911 Allgood Ct | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Forest Hill Villas | The Casetta | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
1201 Duncan Ave | 1201 Duncan Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Arden Landings | Three Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
606 Shannon Ave | 606 Shannon Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
River City North | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
City View Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Chattanooga is under $1,152.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in East Chattanooga is River Hills Flats which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Chattanooga costs $4,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 5 regular apartments in East 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 East Chattanooga?
Cheap apartments in East Chattanooga have an average cost of $114 which is $4,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Chattanooga.
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