Cheap Homes for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (41 Rentals)

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$1,250

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802 Central Ave

ChattanoogaTN37403
property at 802 Central Ave

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ChattanoogaTN37403
property at 802 Central Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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802 Central Ave

ChattanoogaTN37403
property at 802 Central Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Central Ave

ChattanoogaTN37403
property at 802 Central Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Central Ave

ChattanoogaTN37403
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3408 Jones St

ChattanoogaTN37411

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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 25, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avondale

What type of rentals are currently available in Avondale?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Avondale, TN with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,016. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avondale ranging from $825 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Avondale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Avondale ranges from $825 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,219.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Avondale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Avondale range from $1,325 to $2,262, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,796.

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