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The Reserve at Mountain Pass
4905 Central AveChattanooga, TN 37410
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510 Central DrChattanooga, TN 37421
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821 Vine StChattanooga, TN 37403
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413 N Moore RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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1924 Blackford St
1924 Blackford StChattanooga, TN 37404
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The Highlands Apartments
2001 S Lyerly StChattanooga, TN 37404
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River City North
3825 Hixson PikeChattanooga, TN 37415
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The Overlook Apartments
1201 Boynton DrChattanooga, TN 37402
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Terra at Ashley
220 Culver StChattanooga, TN 37415
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Lily Grace North
4616 Sunflower LnChattanooga, TN 37416
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The Oaks at Northshore
1717 White Oak RdChattanooga, TN 37415
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The Beverly
4905 Highway 58Chattanooga, TN 37416
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1700 Ashmore Ave
1700 Ashmore AveChattanooga, TN 37415
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3309 Pinewood Terrace
3309 Pinewood TerraceChattanooga, TN 37411
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The Outpost
2614 Lyndon AveChattanooga, TN 37415
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River Hills Flats
2627 Hixson PikeChattanooga, TN 37415
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The Grove at Hickory Valley
1521 Hickory Valley RdChattanooga, TN 37421
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Newberry Commons
3204 Redding RdChattanooga, TN 37415
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Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga
859 McCallie AveChattanooga, TN 37403
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Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
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The View at Mission Ridge
2400 Westside DrChattanooga, TN 37404
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Park Ridge Apartments
728 Frawley RdChattanooga, TN 37412
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Riverside North Apartment Homes
3507 Dayton BlvdChattanooga, TN 37415
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Spring Creek Gardens
950 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412
4331 Lazard St
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621 E M L King Blvd
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The Reserve at Red Bank Apartment Homes
4101-4103 Dayton BlvdChattanooga, TN 37415
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MAA Hamilton
6574 E Brainerd RdChattanooga, TN 37421
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Midvale Heights
300 W Midvale AveChattanooga, TN 37405
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Northshore Village
621 Memorial DrChattanooga, TN 37415
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3603 Dorris St
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Courts at Waterford
6220 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37421
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Trails of Signal Mountain
3535 Mountain Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37415
4292 Byrnewood Village Cir
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Park Village Apartments
701 N Germantown RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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Chateau Royale West
25 S Germantown RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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Veranda at the Ridge
1408C Mana LnChattanooga, TN 37412
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Equinox at Midtown
312 McBrien RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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The Hills at Oakwood Apartment Homes
4827 Jersey PikeChattanooga, TN 37416
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Ivy Terrace Apartments
4105 Dayton BlvdChattanooga, TN 37415
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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 |
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| Cheap Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $715 | $2,635 |
| Cheap Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $556 | $3,018 |
| Cheap Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $709 | $5,171 |
| Cheap Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $649 | $4,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $556 to $16,769 with an overall median price of $3,305. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Galaxy Heights at $832, Tyner Greenwood at $699, and Walden at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Heights | $1,586 | $832 | 30 |
| Tyner Greenwood | $1,679 | $699 | 309 |
| Walden | $1,700 | $1,150 | 1 |
| Kings Point Lake Vista | $1,732 | $850 | 88 |
| East Ridge | $1,749 | $715 | 84 |
| Lupton City Norcross | $1,752 | $832 | 68 |
| Hickory Valley Hamilton Place | $1,827 | $699 | 304 |
| Outer Red Bank | $1,834 | $832 | 65 |
| Yorktown | $1,843 | $899 | 295 |
| North Twinbrook | $1,871 | $899 | 373 |
Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the East Lake neighborhood priced from $556. 821 Vine St in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chattanooga apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $556 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| GoodHomes Chattanooga | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Terra at Ashley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Lily Grace North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Oaks at Northshore | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Beverly | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Winn at 950 | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN
As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $1.08 price per square foot Ridgeland Model at Valley Ridge in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,883. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the Signal Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments starting at $1,538 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Valleybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Ridge | Ridgeland | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Bluff View at Northside Apartments | Signal | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Grey Parc of Rossville | The Oak | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| River City North | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Douglas Heights - Historical Access | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Gateway at Rossville | 2bd2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Riverview North | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Cedarbrooke Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Chateau Royale Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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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 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 $860.
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 $3,305.
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 972 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 $820 which is $2,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chattanooga.
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