Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (53 Rentals)

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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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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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Fortwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fortwood Apartments

837 Fort Wood StChattanooga, TN 37403
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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 1 Bed unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $775. 404 Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
404 HomesEfficiency - Studio Apartments1BR,1BA$889
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$941
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105
District at Riverside ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,438
Nine-4-Nine ApartmentsAvail July 12BR,1BA$1,450
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,450
1613 S Highland Park AveSouth Highland Park Ave2BR,2BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, TN

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the Private Bedroom Model at 821 Vine St starting at $775 with a $0.78 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$1.26
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
1613 S Highland Park AveSouth Highland Park Ave2BR,2BA$1.86
1603 Wheeler Ave, Unit 1603 apt 1011603 Wheeler Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
District at Riverside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.30
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Nine-4-Nine ApartmentsAvail July 12BR,1BA$2.07
One Riverside ApartmentsCoolidge1BR,1BA$2.53
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,490.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is 821 Vine St which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $2,796.

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 4 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 $1,180 which is $1,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.