Cheap Homes for Rent in East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (27 Rentals)

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East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Ridge Apartments priced from $924. MAA Hamilton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $957. Here are the most affordable East Ridge apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
MAA HamiltonThe DahliaStudio,1BA$957
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
Equinox at MidtownSolstice-R1BR,1BA$1,029
Germantown Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home; 929 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,150
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,2BA$1,260
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,297
Veranda at the RidgeBirch2BR,1BA$1,299
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland ParkThird2BR,2BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Ridge area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Glen Ridge Townhomes in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Ridge apartment is the Birch Model at Veranda at the Ridge starting at $1,299 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glen Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Veranda at the RidgeBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Sweetbay Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath with 1260 Sq. Ft. W/D Connections3BR,2BA$1.27
Summit East RidgeDogwood3BR,2BA$1.01
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland ParkFourth2BR,2BA$1.78
Germantown Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home; 929 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.24
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.43
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
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in East Ridge?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN with pricing that ranges from $695 to $2,100. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Ridge ranging from $875 to $2,690.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Ridge ranges from $875 to $2,690 with an average monthly rent of $1,610.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Ridge range from $1,299 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $1,945. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,699.

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