Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bushtown Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $649 (89 Rentals)

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property at 2511 Wilder St
$875 - $900
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2511 Wilder St

ChattanoogaTN37406

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property at 1718 Portland St
$1,000
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1718 Portland St

ChattanoogaTN37406

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property at 2015 Duncan Ave
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2015 Duncan Ave

ChattanoogaTN37404

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Bushtown, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bushtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bushtown area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $775. The View at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Bushtown apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The View at Midtown1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
3301 Navajo1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
404 HomesAmazing 1 Beds | 1 Baths | 340 Square Ft. studi...1BR,1BA$889
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$899
Eight59 Flats - Downtown ChattanoogaStudio - 349 - Eight59Studio,1BA$899
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bushtown, TN

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bushtown area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Bushtown apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly starting at $1,450 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the East Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bushtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
The Fleetwood Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Campus Walk2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.08
2412 E 14th St, Unit C2412 E 14th St1BR,1BA$1.26
The View at Midtown1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chattanooga. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bushtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bushtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bushtown is under $909.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bushtown?

The cheapest apartment in Bushtown is 821 Vine St which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Bushtown costs $1,451.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bushtown?

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 27 regular apartments in Bushtown 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 Bushtown?

Cheap apartments in Bushtown have an average cost of $1,236 which is $215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bushtown.

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