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Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2025

There are currently 7933 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chattanooga, TN that range in price from $725 to $3,560. Riverside, North Shore and Riverfront 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
Riverside481$1,399$725
North Shore261$1,482$825
Riverfront239$1,499$995
Westside Chattanooga227$1,499$995
Southside200$1,495$995
Martin Luther King193$1,495$995
East Brainerd169$1,379$899
St. Elmo160$1,495$829
Old Crab Tree158$1,246$895
Pineville Moccasin Bend155$1,469$995

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 $2,146. 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 $1,366. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chattanooga:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The HudsonA61,152 Sq Ft$2,146
Lullwater at Big RidgeA21,093 Sq Ft$1,366
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1,000 Sq Ft$1,025
The MaclellanThomas998 Sq Ft$1,952
Marina PointeWindward934 Sq Ft$1,422
IndigoAmethyst933 Sq Ft$1,475
Meadow Creek Apartments - 55+1 Bed, 1 bath927 Sq Ft$800
The Fleetwood Building1BR/1.0BA696 Sq Ft$1,295

Cheapest Available Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chattanooga, TN is the Large Studio Model starting from $725 at Lily Grace North in the East Chattanooga neighborhood. The second most affordable Chattanooga 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Meadow Creek Apartments - 55+ starting at $800 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chattanooga is currently $1,438. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chattanooga:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lily Grace NorthLarge Studio$725
Meadow Creek Apartments - 55+1 Bed, 1 bath$800
Gateway at Rossville1bds$829
Chateau Royale West1A$895
Lakeshore ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Apartment Home - SPECIAL LI...$895
Lily Grace SouthOne Bedroom$899
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small$910
Compass HeightsA1$919
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment$924
Woodland Apartments1 Bedroom$925

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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

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.

Chattanooga, TN Area Reviews

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Catrina • 1+ 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 Lily Grace North listed at $725.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chattanooga is $1,438.

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 $2,146 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 680 sq ft.

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