Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (19 Rentals)

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320 High Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 High Street

320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Market City Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market City Center

728 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Patten Towers
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Patten Towers

1 E 11th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Bode Chattanooga
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bode Chattanooga

730 Chestnut StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Riverfront, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The Overlook Apartments priced from $915. Borough 33 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,049
MAA WindridgeThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1,218
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge1X1A1BR,1BA$1,248
Tomorrow Building at Patten ParkwayIR - StudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, TN

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Maple Model at MAA Windridge in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $1,808. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the Savannah Model at Vista Cameron Harbor starting at $1,689 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA WindridgeThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.25
Vista Cameron HarborSavannah2BR,2BA$1.64
Walnut Commons2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Riverset2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.94
The MaclellanBerry1BR,1BA$1.99
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge1X1A1BR,1BA$1.70
District at Riverside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.99
City Green ApartmentsHetzler (A1)1BR,1BA$2.31
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio ,1BA$2.22
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Chattanooga, TN

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverfront, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at The Overlook Apartments listed at $915.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $967 at The Overlook Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,126 at The Overlook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAA Windridge and starts from $1,899.

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