Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Chattanooga, TN from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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320 High Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 High Street

320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Marion

311 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Fortwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fortwood Apartments

837 Fort Wood StChattanooga, TN 37403
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The Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

1401 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402

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Palmetto Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Place

910 E 8th StChattanooga, TN 37403

Arts District, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $700. Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Eight59 Flats - Downtown ChattanoogaStudio - 349 - Eight59Studio,1BA$899
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$949
Fort Wood ApartmentsStudio - 660Studio,1BA$995
The Hardwick1Bd / 1Ba - 7101BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, TN

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.31 price per square foot Apt #1 1 BR/1Bath Model at Milburn Apartments in the in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Douglas Heights - Historical Access starting at $709 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the St. Elmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Milburn ApartmentsApt #1 1 BR/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Douglas Heights - Historical Access3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
The Fleetwood Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Fountain Plaza - Fitzgerald Apartments2 bed / 2 bath - 10242BR,2BA$1.46
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Hardwick1Bd / 1Ba - 7101BR,1BA$1.41
Fort Wood ApartmentsStudio - 660Studio ,1BA$1.51
Lindsay 4141 Bedroom - Jefferson1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arts District, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #24

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Arts District, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?

The cheapest apartment in Arts District is The Hardwick which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $3,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?

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 17 regular apartments in Arts District 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 Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $1,288 which is $2,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

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