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

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
404 HomesEfficiency - Studio Apartments1BR,1BA$889
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$909
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,089
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Walk3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
2412 E 14th St, Unit 32412 E 14th St1BR,1BA$1.30
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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Bushtown, Chattanooga, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $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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