Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $649 (41 Rentals)

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1438 Vance Rd, Unit C-1

1438 Vance Rd
ChattanoogaTN37421

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Monarch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Apartments

7700 Aspen Lodge WayChattanooga, TN 37421
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The Shallowford
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shallowford

7510 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37421
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Reserve at Creekside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Creekside

1340 Reserve WayChattanooga, TN 37421
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Parc 1346
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc 1346

1346 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421

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Bella Vista, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bella Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bella Vista area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lily Grace South priced from $899. MAA Heritage Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $978. Here are the most affordable Bella Vista apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$978
Bridgeway Chattanooga Apartment HomesBlackBurn1BR,1BA$988
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$990
MAA HamiltonThe HibiscusStudio,1BA$998
Dogwood Place2 Bed, 2 Bath 60%2BR,2BA$1,019
Elements of Chattanooga1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$1,065
Arden Landing Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,099
Ledford at Hamilton Place1/1 W/D1BR,1BA$1,100
Villas at Oak CrestPoplar1BR,1BA$1,106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista, TN

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bella Vista area is the $1.18 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Cannondale Court in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $1,893. The second greatest value Bella Vista apartment is the Three bedroom Model at Parc 1346 starting at $1,561 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Marimont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bella Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cannondale CourtHamilton3BR,2.5BA$1.18
Parc 1346Three bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
The Collection at WiltshireEberly Exterior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.45
Forest Hill Villas Apartment HomesThe Casetta2BR,2BA$1.23
Revere at Hamilton PlaceThree Bedroom Two Bathroom Floorplan3BR,2BA$1.42
The Grove at Hickory Valley3x23BR,2BA$1.31
Dogwood Place2 bed, 1 Bath 60%2BR,1BA$1.12
Reserve at CreeksideOne Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$1.44
The ShallowfordThe Ashford (A2)1BR,1BA$1.48
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.40

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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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Bella Vista, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #36

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bella Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bella Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bella Vista is at MAA Hamilton listed at $998.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bella Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bella Vista Apartment is $899 at Lily Grace South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bella Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bella Vista is starting from $1,019 at Dogwood Place.

What is the most affordable Bella Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bella Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dogwood Place and starts from $1,096.

Expert Rental Resources

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