
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Chattanooga, TN from $600 (25 Rentals)
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Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga

1924 Blackford St

621 E M L King Blvd

45 Scruggs St

Passenger Flats
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Fort Wood Apartments

The Hardwick

Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave

The Fleetwood Building

45 Scruggs St

Lindsay 414
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River Rock

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Mission at Main

320 High Street

433 Carver Ln

1206 Sholar Ave
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The Grand

8th Street Apartments

603 Lindsay St
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Arts District, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,212 | $899 | $1,510 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $900 | $2,284 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $775 | $3,070 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $709 | $3,599 |
| Arts District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $649 | $3,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga | Studio - 349 - Eight59 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Fort Wood Apartments | Studio - 660 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Hardwick | 1Bd / 1Ba - 710 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milburn Apartments | Apt #1 1 BR/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Douglas Heights - Historical Access | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fountain Plaza - Fitzgerald Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath - 1024 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Hardwick | 1Bd / 1Ba - 710 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Fort Wood Apartments | Studio - 660 | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
| Lindsay 414 | 1 Bedroom - Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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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