
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bushtown Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (115 Rentals)
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The Highlands Apartments

417 N Hawthorne St

417 N Hawthorne St

1603 E 14th St

300 Dunlap Ave

1020 Mission Ave

404 Homes

12 Bellflower Cir, Unit 2

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway
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1237 Wheeler Ave

2113 Ocoee St

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Park Village Apartments

Chateau Royale West

2412 E 14th St, Unit 3

Fountain Plaza Hogshead

424 Booth Rd

420 Sioux Trail
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309 Nye Dr

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1301 N Orchard Knob Ave

10 North Apartments

2201-2203 Gilbert St

1707 Kirby Ave, Unit C

Lindsay 414

525 E Manning St
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936 Fortwood St

621 E M L King Blvd

East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street

2011 Milne St

Burnside

Southside Flats

513 Donaldson Rd, Unit 3

1203 Rockway Dr

Urban Lofts
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3617 Rogers Rd

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Grandview Apartments

The Maclellan

409 Donaldson Rd

The Grand

1108 McCallie Ave

3332 Pinewood Ave

Walnut Commons

Fort Wood Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bushtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushtown Studio Apartments | $1,236 | $899 | $1,822 |
| Bushtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $775 | $2,567 |
| Bushtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $875 | $3,270 |
| Bushtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $709 | $3,599 |
| Bushtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $649 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bushtown Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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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 Highlands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Bushtown apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| 404 Homes | Efficiency - Studio Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| Park Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
| Chateau Royale West | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bushtown, TN
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bushtown area is the $0.60 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Campus Walk in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $709. The second greatest value Bushtown apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments starting at $1,385 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bushtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Walk | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Firefly | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 2412 E 14th St, Unit 3 | 2412 E 14th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Chateau Royale West | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,105.
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 $3,425.
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 20 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 $1,186 which is $2,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bushtown.
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