
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave

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Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Luther King?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Martin Luther King Studio Apartments | $1,426 | $888 | $2,150 |
Martin Luther King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,100 | $2,401 |
Martin Luther King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $890 | $4,752 |
Martin Luther King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $715 | $1,425 |
Martin Luther King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $698 | $685 | $715 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Martin Luther King Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Luther King area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Passenger Flats priced from $888. Borough 33 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $888 |
Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
The Grand | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Live on Chattanooga's Trendy Southside! | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
17 Broad | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King, TN
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Martin Luther King apartment is the The Foster Model at Market City Center starting at $1,700 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Luther King apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Market City Center | The Foster | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Riverset | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Douglas Heights | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
1400 Chestnut | 1C10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
1108 McCallie Ave, Unit 203 | 1108 McCallie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
One Riverside Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
17 Broad | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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Getting Around the Martin Luther King Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Luther King Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Luther King is under $1,286.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King is The Grand which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King costs $2,020.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Luther King?
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 12 regular apartments in Martin Luther King that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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