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4407 Fagan St

ChattanoogaTN37410
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $699 to $4,200 with an overall median price of $2,378. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cherokee Woods at $975, Rollingwood at $1,250, and Glenwood Eastdale at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cherokee Woods$999$9751
Rollingwood$1,447$1,2503
Glenwood Eastdale$1,700$89539
Amnicola East Chattanooga$1,749$82531
East Chattanooga$1,749$82577
Kenmoor$1,850$1,6002
Tyner Greenwood$1,899$9757
Glendale$1,900$89515
Mountain Creek$1,900$8958
Avondale$1,950$80076

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 821 Vine St in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $700. The Beverly Apartments in the Tyner neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chattanooga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
The Beverly ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
GoodHomes ChattanoogaStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1SStudio,1BA$825
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
River Hills FlatsRiver Hills Flats Studio Units AvailableStudio,1BA$849
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$885
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Lily Grace South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Fountain Brook in the in the Cedar Hill neighborhood starting from $1,374. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the 3x1-1257 Model at Grey Parc of Rossville starting at $1,110 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Brook2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Grey Parc of Rossville3x1-12573BR,1BA$0.88
Midvale Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$0.96
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Campus Walk3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
Gateway at Rossville2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.98
1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit B1205 Chamberlain Ave1BR,1BA$1.05
Wendelia2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.98
Rossville Duplexes2/12BR,1BA$1.04

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chattanooga Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chattanooga?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chattanooga is at GoodHomes Chattanooga listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chattanooga Apartment is $799 at The Beverly Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chattanooga is starting from $700 at 821 Vine St.

What is the most affordable Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River City North and starts from $977.

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