
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (11 Rentals)
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3004 E 26th St

Passenger Flats

3609 Carl White Pl

4625 Kirkland Ave
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South Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chattanooga?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,331 | $875 | $2,068 |
South Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $850 | $1,800 |
South Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $949 | $3,849 |
South Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $1,275 | $1,800 |
South Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,699 | $1,899 |
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Cheapest Available South Chattanooga Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Passenger Flats priced from $888. Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable South Chattanooga 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 |
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Summit East Ridge | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,098 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chattanooga, TN
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chattanooga area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2BR Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,098. The second greatest value South Chattanooga apartment is the Chestnut Model at Veranda at the Ridge starting at $1,359 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Veranda at the Ridge | Chestnut | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland Park | Fourth | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Summit East Ridge | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Germantown Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home; 929 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
2412 E 14th St, Unit 3 | 2412 E 14th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Flats at Southside Gardens | Corner 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
Passenger Flats | Junior One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
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Among neighborhoods in Chattanooga, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Chattanooga Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 South Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Chattanooga is under $1,359.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in South Chattanooga is Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in South Chattanooga costs $2,089.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 4 regular apartments in South 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 South Chattanooga?
Cheap apartments in South Chattanooga have an average cost of $116 which is $1,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chattanooga.
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