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The Overlook Apartments
1201 Boynton DrChattanooga, TN 37402
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
621 E M L King Blvd
ChattanoogaTN37403
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Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave
418 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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Market City Center
728 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Lindsay 414
414 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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$1,112 - $1,771Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
17 Broad
1701 Broad StChattanooga, TN 37408
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$1,185 - $1,580Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Fleetwood Building
232 E 11th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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$1,199 - $1,449Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway
818 Georgia AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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$1,199 - $1,799Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West 6th Apartments - ALL INCLUSIVE LIVING
302 W 6th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Studio Apartments | $1,114 | $838 | $1,449 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $890 | $2,350 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,060 | $3,120 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $745 | $3,599 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $665 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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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 $895. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Market City Center | Lula-PILOT | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 17 Broad | Ruby | Studio,1BA | $1,112 |
| Bluebird Row Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,172 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, TN
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2BR/4BA - B3 Model at Douglas Heights in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the St. Elmo 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Heights | 2BR/4BA - B3 | 2BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Market City Center | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1400 Chestnut | 1C10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Walnut Commons | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Bluebird Row Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| 17 Broad | Ruby | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee including City Center, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200.
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 $3,499.
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 10 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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