Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alton Park Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (25 Rentals)

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St Elmo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo

4625 Saint Elmo AveChattanooga, TN 37409
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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Foundry Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Flats

410 W 25th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Stone Ridge Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Park

1020 W 37th StChattanooga, TN 37410

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Alton Park, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alton Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alton Park area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass priced from $567. Passenger Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Alton Park apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$567
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$909
Foundry Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
17 BroadRubyStudio,1BA$1,074
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton Park, TN

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton Park area is the $0.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $567. The second greatest value Alton Park apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Burnside starting at $1,550 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alton Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.52
Burnside2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Urban LoftsB22BR,2BA$1.95
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Bread Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51
1613 S Highland Park AveSouth Highland Park Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
Flats at Southside GardensA1 - 21BR,1BA$1.81
The Grandview Hotel2 bed 715 Sqft2BR,1BA$1.71
Foundry Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
17 BroadRubyStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Tennessee, including Chattanooga. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alton Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alton Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alton Park is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alton Park?

The cheapest apartment in Alton Park is Foundry Flats which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Alton Park costs $1,890.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alton Park?

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 11 regular apartments in Alton Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

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