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The Overlook Apartments
1201 Boynton DrChattanooga, TN 37402
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Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
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The Hardwick
600 Georgia AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave
418 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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The Fleetwood Building
232 E 11th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Lindsay 414
414 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Walnut Commons
212 Walnut StChattanooga, TN 37403
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The Maclellan
721 Broad StChattanooga, TN 37402
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River Rock
355 Walnut StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Southside Flats
1606 Williams StChattanooga, TN 37408
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17 Broad
1701 Broad StChattanooga, TN 37408
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West 6th Apartments
302 W 6th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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621 E M L King Blvd
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Mission at Main
26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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320 High Street
320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
633 Chestnut St
ChattanoogaTN37450
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Chestnut Flats
2108 Chestnut StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Marion
311 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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The Grand
1401 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402
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8th Street Apartments
324 E 8th StChattanooga, TN 37403
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City Center, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| City Center Studio Apartments | $1,246 | $838 | $1,509 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $890 | $2,149 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,060 | $3,070 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $2,259 | $3,599 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The Overlook Apartments priced from $838. Passenger Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Hardwick | 1Bd / 1Ba - 710 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 8th Street Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, TN
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $0.60 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Douglas Heights - Historical Access in the in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $709. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the Studio Model at Bread Factory Lofts starting at $1,349 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Douglas Heights - Historical Access | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.19 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fountain Plaza - Fitzgerald Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath - 1024 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Walnut Commons | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Hardwick | 1Bd / 1Ba - 710 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Lindsay 414 | 1 Bedroom - Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is The Overlook Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in City Center costs $3,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?
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 8 regular apartments in City Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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