Cheap Homes for Rent in City Center Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $1,000 (2 Rentals)

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City Center, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Douglas Heights2BR/4BA - B32BR,4BA$0.89
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Bread Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
The Fleetwood Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Market City Center1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.94
1400 Chestnut1C101BR,1BA$1.78
Walnut Commons1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Bluebird Row ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$1.80
17 BroadRubyStudio ,1BA$1.88
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #40

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in City Center, TN with pricing that ranges from $665 to $3,599. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center ranging from $1,075 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center ranges from $1,075 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,378.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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