Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN from $400 (188 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Hamilton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton County, TN is a Studio unit found at Lily Grace South in the Marimont neighborhood priced from $649. City View Apartments in the East Chattanooga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace SouthStudioStudio,1BA$649
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$820
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$899
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$900
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
River City North2x22BR,2BA$940
Foundry Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County 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
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Riverview NorthB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
River City North2x22BR,2BA$1.17
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$0.84
22 W Ontario St, Unit 222 W Ontario St1BR,1BA$0.86
4714 Metro Park Ln, Unit B4714 Metro Park Ln2BR,1BA$0.97
Douglas Heights2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hamilton County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hamilton County is at Lily Grace South listed at $649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton County Apartment is $725 at Lily Grace North.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamilton County is starting from $725 at Lily Grace North.

What is the most affordable Hamilton County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hamilton County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit East Ridge and starts from $1,260.

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