Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN from $400 with Swimming Pool (50 Rentals)

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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900 Mountain Creek Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

900 Mountain Creek Rd

900 Mountain Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37405
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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 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 Lily Grace North which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Chattanooga costs $3,323.

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 335 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 $331 which is $2,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chattanooga.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chattanooga. Today, I'd love to talk to you about a gem of a city: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.