
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Hills Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $592 (58 Rentals)
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4113 Dorris St

5417 Slayton Ave, Unit A

The Highlands Apartments

1603 E 14th St

The View at Mission Ridge

5317 Lee Ave

2704 E 44th St

915 S Seminole Dr, Unit 23

4018 Kirkland Ave
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Passenger Flats

2412 E 14th St, Unit C

5131 Alabama Ave

4914 Tennessee Ave

3114 14th Ave

1205 W 50th St

3507 3rd Ave

The Grand

1605 Duncan Ave, Unit A

3649 Tanaka Trail
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3380 Shadowlawn Dr

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Southside Flats

108 Halsey St

2015 Duncan Ave

The Villages at Alton Park

St Elmo
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Mission at Main

910 S Crest Rd

Alton Place Apartments

1707 E 50th St

5238 Dorsey St

3700 Central Ave

2106 E 13th St

3208 Dodds Ave

Dodson Ave Apartments

Foundry Flats
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2618 Carr St.

3816 Fagan St

2702 Woodside St

1419 E 49th St

Bailey Row - 2105

Stone Ridge Park

603 Lindsay St

3527 Chandler Ave

508 Buckley St

505 S Lyerly St
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Clifton Hills, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hills Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $850 | $7,500 |
| Clifton Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $830 | $1,799 |
| Clifton Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $775 | $2,599 |
| Clifton Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,199 | $2,414 |
| Clifton Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $2,699 | $2,699 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clifton Hills Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Clifton Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton Hills area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlands Apartments priced from $830. The View at Mission Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Clifton Hills apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| The View at Mission Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| The Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2618 Carr St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
| Flats at Southside Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Hills, TN
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton Hills area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3421 Betty Ln Model at 3421 Betty Ln, Unit 3421 Betty Lane in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Clifton Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass starting at $1,393 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3421 Betty Ln, Unit 3421 Betty Lane | 3421 Betty Ln | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Lookout View Townhomes | The Signal | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.51 |
| The Poplin at Mill Town | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Poplin | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 2412 E 14th St, Unit C | 2412 E 14th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clifton Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton Hills is under $1,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton Hills is The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Clifton Hills costs $1,334.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton Hills?
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 Clifton Hills 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 Clifton Hills?
Cheap apartments in Clifton Hills have an average cost of $367 which is $967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Hills.
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