1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN (376 Rentals)

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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

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Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 22, 2025

There are currently 7569 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chattanooga, TN that range in price from $750 to $2,350. Riverside, East Brainerd and Old Crab Tree are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chattanooga with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Riverside441$1,320$795
East Brainerd210$1,390$899
Old Crab Tree193$1,399$750
Hickory Valley191$1,399$800
Hamilton Place188$1,399$899
North Shore186$1,332$795
Tyner180$1,399$800
Brainerd Hills179$1,365$899
Marimont178$1,365$899
Ashwood176$1,399$948

Largest Available Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chattanooga, TN is found at The Hudson in the Tyner neighborhood and is 1,152 square feet priced from $2,142. Lullwater at Big Ridge in the Valleybrook neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,093 square feet and currently listed start at $1,458. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chattanooga:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The HudsonA61,152 Sq Ft$2,142
Lullwater at Big RidgeMagnolia1,093 Sq Ft$1,458
MAA WindridgeThe Azalea1,044 Sq Ft$1,308
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1,000 Sq Ft$1,095
The MaclellanThomas998 Sq Ft$1,952
Marina PointeWindward934 Sq FtCall for Rates
IndigoAmethyst933 Sq Ft$1,399
The Fleetwood Building1BR/1.0BA636 Sq Ft$1,260

Cheapest Available Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chattanooga, TN is the Village Efficieny Model starting from $805 at The Villages at Fort Town Apartments in the Westside neighborhood. The second most affordable Chattanooga 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Small Model at The Winn at 950 starting at $860 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chattanooga is currently $1,310. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chattanooga:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Villages at Fort Town ApartmentsVillage Efficieny$805
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small$860
Spring Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 600 Square Feet...$875
Gateway at Rossville1bds$889
The Overlook Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$890
Lily Grace SouthOne Bedroom$899
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...$900
Vandergriff Village Apartments by Callio Properties1x1$905
The View at Mission RidgeOne Bedroom$915

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Chattanooga Overview

Known as a great place for work and play, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city that’s small enough to feel intimate, yet large enough to boast high-profile employers, cultural centers and entertainment venues. “Scenic City,” as Chattanooga is aptly called, is justifiably famous for its riverboat-dotted waterfront, as well as the mountains both encircling and even crossing through the area. Those setting out on the hunt for perfect apartments in Chattanooga will find a rich banquet of neighborhoods, architecture and budgets from which to choose.

Why live in Chattanooga, TN?

Steeped in history while keeping an eye toward a diverse, eco-friendly future, Chattanooga offers a rich selection of neighborhoods for those planning to move to the area. Chattanooga apartments, for example, are available in ultra-modern riverview developments, in older buildings surrounded by Civil War monuments, or in sustainably-minded urban neighborhoods -- as well as in a variety of other downtown and greater Chattanooga areas.

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Getting Around Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Chattanooga, TN Area Reviews

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Catrina1+ years in Chattanooga

March 3, 2025

Chattanooga is fantastic for people like me who love to be on the water. The Tenneessee River is just wonderful, and the communities around it are both well-connected and well-maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chattanooga Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chattanooga with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chattanooga is at The Villages at Fort Town Apartments listed at $805.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chattanooga is $1,310.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chattanooga is a 1,152 square feet unit starting from $2,142 at The Hudson.

What is the average size for Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chattanooga is currently 608 sq ft.

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