Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (47 Rentals)

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612 N Kelly St
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612 N Kelly St

612 N Kelly StChattanooga, TN 37404
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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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404 Homes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

404 Homes

404 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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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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$950 - $1,750

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705 Woodmore Ln

ChattanoogaTN37411
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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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The Oaks at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Midtown

205 Dellwood PlChattanooga, TN 37411
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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. Park Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $972. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$997
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105
The Firefly2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
District at Riverside ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,461
Fort Wood Apartments2/ 1 - 10802BR,1BA$1,495
1613 S Highland Park AveSouth Highland Park Ave2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, TN

As of April 26, 2026 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 2/ 1 - 1080 Model at Fort Wood Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.38 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
Fort Wood Apartments2/ 1 - 10802BR,1BA$1.38
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
1613 S Highland Park AveSouth Highland Park Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
1108 McCallie Ave1108 McCallie Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
One Riverside ApartmentsWalnut1BR,1BA$2.18
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
612 N Kelly St612 N Kelly St2BR,1BA$1.48
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17

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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 $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Park Village Apartments which is listed at $972, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $6,327.

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 7 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 $717 which is $5,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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