Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (44 Rentals)

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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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354 Derby Cir

ChattanoogaTN37404
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Maple Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Hills

2515 Gilbert StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Oaks at Camden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Camden

1635 Dodson AveChattanooga, TN 37406

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Dodson Ave Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dodson Ave Apartments

457 Dodson AveChattanooga, TN 37404
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404 Homes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

404 Homes

404 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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Fortwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fortwood Apartments

837 Fort Wood StChattanooga, TN 37403

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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404
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Avondale, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $700. Fort Wood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Fort Wood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$915
Eight59 Flats - Downtown ChattanoogaStudio - 349 - Eight59Studio,1BA$959
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$997
Fortwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,089
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105
The Firefly2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, TN

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the Private Bedroom Model at 821 Vine St starting at $700 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.35
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
908 Oak St2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
2611 Andrews St, Unit 1012611 Andrews St2BR,1BA$1.99
District at Riverside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.07
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Fortwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55
Fort Wood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.82

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Avondale, Chattanooga, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Fort Wood Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,555.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

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 12 regular apartments in Avondale 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 Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $765 which is $1,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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