Cheap Homes for Rent in East Lake Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $900 (21 Rentals)

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East Lake, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Foundry Flats priced from $950. East Ridge Flats and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foundry Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Redbud2BR,2BA$999
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1,000
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$1,025
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, TN

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.03 price per square foot Birch Model at Veranda at the Ridge in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the 2BR Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass starting at $1,098 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Veranda at the RidgeBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.03
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2BR2BR,2BA$1.01
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland ParkFourth2BR,2BA$1.78
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.12
Germantown Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home; 929 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups1BR,1BA$1.24
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Lookout2BR,1BA$1.25
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.51
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lake?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in East Lake, TN with pricing that ranges from $795 to $6,770. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lake ranging from $900 to $2,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lake ranges from $900 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,718.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Lake range from $1,199 to $3,160, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,699.

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