
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN from $695 (147 Rentals)


32 Woodlawn Dr, Unit 2

208 Valley View Ave

207 Valley View Ave

The Highlands Apartments

5727 N Morgan Ln, Unit 4

Terra at Ashley

997 W Elmwood Dr

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The Outpost
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The View at Mission Ridge

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Spring Creek Gardens

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Northshore Village

Midvale Heights

Newberry Commons
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1516 Springvale Rd

Courts at Waterford

Park Village Apartments

Chateau Royale West

Hills at Oakwood

The Hardwick

406 Alice Dr

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Home Place Apartments
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Ascent at Signal Mountain

1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit B, Unit B

Equinox at Midtown

MAA Heritage Park

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway

Elements of Chattanooga

The Grove at Hickory Valley

The Oaks at Northshore

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1915 McCallie Ave

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1420 Union Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1
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Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge

Sunset Rock Apartments

Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga

4521 Balcomb St

Lindsay 414

Revere at Hamilton Place

Ledford at Hamilton Place

1615 Heather St

Market City Center

East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street
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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chattanooga?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $699 | $1,964 |
| Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $695 | $2,392 |
| Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $556 | $3,220 |
| Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $637 | $3,599 |
| Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $649 | $4,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chattanooga is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in Chattanooga is The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Chattanooga costs $2,369.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 749 regular apartments in 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 Chattanooga?
Cheap apartments in Chattanooga have an average cost of $733 which is $1,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chattanooga.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN
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