
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Chattanooga, TN from $649 (24 Rentals)
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417 N Hawthorne St

821 Vine St

Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga

Passenger Flats

936 Fortwood St

1605 Duncan Ave, Unit A

938 Fort Wood St, Unit 4
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $899 | $1,585 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $775 | $2,567 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $919 | $3,270 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $709 | $3,499 |
| Arts District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $649 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arts District Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $775. 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 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga | Studio - 349 - Eight59 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| 8th Street Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, TN
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Market City Center in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market City Center | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1030 E 4th St, Unit 206 | 1030 E 4th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Campus Walk | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Bluebird Row Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| One Riverside Apartments | Tivoli | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Walnut Commons | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 8th Street Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is 821 Vine St which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $1,636.
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 27 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 $1,175 which is $461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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