
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (47 Rentals)
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1202 Duncan Ave, Unit Unit 1

938 Fort Wood St

1924 Blackford St, Unit a

2215 Allin St, Unit Unit A

Park Village Apartments

2113 Ocoee St, Unit Unit 2113

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612 N Kelly St

3340 Pinewood Ave
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1114 Arlington Ave

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1714 Portland St, Unit Unit C

938 Fortwood St

938 Fortwood St

2015 Duncan Ave

Campbell Ridge
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City View Apartments

938 Fortwood St

404 Homes

Bayberry Apartments

3113 Curtis St

Maple Hills

Oaks at Camden

437 Carver Ln

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3907 Wilsonia Ave

705 Woodmore Ln

1707 Arlington Ave

Fortwood Apartments

2305 Glass St

2016 Rawlings St

Missionary View

The Oaks at Midtown

1006 Rockway Dr
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2024 Rawlings St

413 Booth Rd

508 S Highland Park Ave

2013 Rawlings St

1010 Glenwood Dr

308 Gillespie Rd

1812 E 13th St

3118 Noa St

3114 Noa St
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1228 Sholar Ave

3327 Pinewood Ave
Avondale, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avondale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $1,105 | $1,531 |
| Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $972 | $2,523 |
| Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $775 | $3,125 |
| Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,200 | $3,479 |
| Avondale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,980 | $2,796 | $3,162 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Park Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
| 404 Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| The Firefly | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| District at Riverside Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,461 |
| Fort Wood Apartments | 2/ 1 - 1080 | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1613 S Highland Park Ave | South Highland Park Ave | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firefly | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Fort Wood Apartments | 2/ 1 - 1080 | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 1613 S Highland Park Ave | South Highland Park Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 1108 McCallie Ave | 1108 McCallie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| One Riverside Apartments | Walnut | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Park Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 612 N Kelly St | 612 N Kelly St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 404 Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | Studio ,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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